Replying to People of Portland

I just took a job and I'm moving to Portland in two weeks and trying to figure out a good spot to get an apartment.  I'm going to be working both downtown and in Hillsboro so I'm looking for a location convenient to both.  The NW part of town looks pretty sick and it looks like its close to some hiking/biking trails?

Any locals have any insight? Wheres a good area to be, and where is traffic horrible in the morning/afternoon? I've never been to Portland but I've heard good things thanks for any help!

Also will be worth getting a season pass somewhere or just buy day tickets and check out all the options?  Looks like Baker and Bachelor aren't too far, with the Hood resorts being the closest