Below is a brief historical timeline for SMART. For additional information on who SMART is and what SMART does, please see the About Us page.
| 1988 |
Wilsonville Innovative Transportation Association successfully petitions TriMet to withdraw and form an independent city-owned transit system
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| 1989 |
Contractual service agreement granted to Buck Ambulance Service; Door–to-door service begins
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| 1991 |
First passenger van purchased and drivers hired. Wilsonville Area Rapid Transit (WART) provides “next day” service and is free to riders.
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| 1992 |
Ridership grows. City maintenance department recognized for refurbishing GMC buses.
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| 1993 |
First fixed routes begin to major employer sites from Oregon City, Tualatin and Barbur Blvd Transit Center.
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| 1994 |
WART (Wilsonville Area Rapid Transit) becomes SMART (South Metro Area Rapid Transit) |
1995
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SMART enhances service: adds City Hall to route # 203 where it meets with TriMet # 96. New #204 “Crosstown Shuttle” begins |
1996
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New shelter and transit center opens at City Hall.
ADA (American with Disabilities Act) plan completed and implemented.
Midday service added to route # 204 |
1997
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Three, low-floor, 30 passenger buses added to fleet.
Salem route #1X service begins
European commuter train makes demonstration run from Wilsonville to Beaverton
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| 1998 |
SMART adds more Dial-A-Ride service to Charbonneau District.
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| 1999 |
Washington County Commuter Rail Study Phase II completed
SMART ridership growth continues, additional trips added to routes.
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2002
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The SMART Options program begins helping employers promote commuter benefits to employees.
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2003
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Route 205 begins service to Canby |
2005
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SMART ART on the bus program talks with over 250 Wilsonville students about Transportation Options. |
2006
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The Walk SMART program logs over a billion steps and 1,000 participants. |
| 2007 |
Construction at the new Multi-modal Wilsonville Station begins. Brush is cleared for the park and ride lot, concrete is poured for the Commuter Rail platform. |
| 2008 |
SMART administrative offices move to North Wilsonville to join the bus fleet and maintenance facility on Elligsen Rd. |
| 2009 |
January 12th, SMART changes bus routes and expands service for WES commuter rail. All routes now transfer at SMART Central at Wilsonville Station. |
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2010
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August 2010 - ARRA funded projects complete;
Transit Operator break-room & plublic restrooms
Community Landmark Clock Tower
Transit Amenities |
| 2011 |
SMART Operations Center (fleet and administration facilities) Design phase underway, Connect Oregon III grant approved, construction slated for completion in November 2012. |
Last updated: 4/9/2012 3:42:49 PM