BikePortland Event
We’re excited to announce the first Steel Bridge Skatepark Project in Old Town Community Gathering! Drop by to give feedback on three design options and learn more about this project.
When: Sunday, February 15, 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: 220 NW 2nd Ave, 6th floor
The OTC is ODOT’s boss. In other words, the OTC, “establishes state transportation policy. The commission also guides the planning, development and management of a statewide integrated transportation network that provides efficient access, is safe, and enhances Oregon’s economy and livability.”
Items on the agenda include:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be holding the Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
This is an in-person meeting, hosted in Room 216 of the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Avenue). Light refreshments will be provided. Per city policy, a remote attendance option is also available. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
A PDF version of the agenda and link to join the Zoom meeting can be found on the January meeting webpage.
6:00-6:10 – Welcome to new members & short introductions (10 min)
PAC Co-Chairs / Alan De Anda-Hall, Adia Estes, Marita Ingalsbe, Ellen Miles, & Simon Xu
6:10-6:20 – Committee Business (10 min)
PAC Co-Chairs
6:20-6:30 – Remarks from PBOT Director Williams (10 min)
Dir Millicent Williams, PBOT
6:30 -7:10 – Alternative Funding presentation (40 min)
Mark Lear & Matt Grumm, PBOT
Proposals for potential longer-term, sustainable funding mechanisms for transportation in Portland were presented publicly to the City Council’s Transportation & Infrastructure committee in December 2025. PBOT staff will share those proposals with the committee. There will be time after the presentation for questions.
7:10-7:30 – PAC Onboarding, Pt 1 (20 min)
Gena Gastaldi, PBOT
PBOT Pedestrian Realm Coordinator Gena Gastaldi will give a presentation about the PAC, the city’s Pedestrian Master Plan, PedPDX, and answer questions from the committee members. This will serve as initial onboarding for the five new members and a refresher for existing members.
7:30-7:50 – Committee Letter Review & Votes (20 min)
PAC Co-Chairs
In December, PAC members discussed drafting two letters about the 1) 82nd Ave Transit Project, BAT lanes, and other pedestrian-related improvements, and 2) funding mechanisms. Letter drafters will share drafts/outlines and the committee will vote to advance or adopt each.
7:50-8:00 – Public Comment (10 min)
8:00 – Adjourn
January Meeting Agenda:
The 20-member volunteer Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets monthly to review projects of interest to cyclists and discuss bike issues. The committee advises the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) as well as city council and other bureaus on all biking-related matters.
Meets on second Tuesday of each month (not this month because of Veterans Day Holiday) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Meetings are hybrid via Zoom and in person at Suite 216 of the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Avenue)
January Meeting Agenda:
A PDF version of the agenda can be found on the January meeting webpage.
Announcements (6:00-6:15)
NW/SW 4th Avenue Report (6:15-6:25)
Central City in Motion Project Manager Gabe Graff will provide an update on the 4th Avenue project.
Alternative Transportation Funding Discussion (6:25-7:05)
A Resolution introduced in July 2025 by Councilor Olivia Clark noted that funding for PBOT has “been in long-term decline, resulting in the City’s inability to provide adequate basic maintenance”, and urged the Public Works Service Area, in collaboration with the Budget and Finance Service Area to “develop a comprehensive strategy to identify and evaluate viable alternative funding sources”. PBOT responded by developing an “Alternative Transportation Funding Report” that was presented to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on December 15, 2025. Mark Lear, part of the Project Core Team, will discuss the leading options and seek input from the Committee as the public process moves forward.
Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) and E-bikes (7:05-7:35)
PCEF has funded the city’s first E-bike rebate program. Seetha Reem-Rao, Transportation Decarbonization Program Manager for PCEF will discuss the current program’s status.
Committee Business (7:35-7:50)
Outstanding or upcoming issues for members to discuss.
Public Comment (7:50-8:00)
Adjourn (8:00)
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Bahá’í Center
8720 N Ivanhoe Street, Portland
Plan your trip
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This open house event will take place on the campus of Portland State University
Portland State University
Student Union (Rms 296/298)
1825 SW Broadway, Portland
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Clackamas Community College Harmony Campus
Community Room (Harmony West Building)
7738 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie
From Metro:
The Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee (TPAC) provides technical input to the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) on transportation planning and funding priorities for the region.
TPAC reviews regional plans and federally funded transportation projects, and advises area leaders on transportation investment priorities and policies related to transportation. Such efforts include curbing greenhouse gas emissions and creating communities with easy access to public transit. The committee also helps identify needs and opportunities for involving the public in transportation matters.
TPAC’s 12 members consist of technical staff from the same governments and agencies as JPACT, plus a representative from the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council, and six community members appointed by the Metro Council. In addition, the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, City of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington Department of Ecology and C-TRAN System have each appointed an associate non-voting member to the committee.
TPAC meetings are held on the first Friday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon online via Zoom, unless otherwise notified.
The Quarterly Trails Forum is a peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge and ideas about planning, building, promoting and enjoying trails.
Do you work on trails or active transportation projects as an advocate, civil servant, or consultant? Do you enjoy riding your bike, hiking, horseback riding or paddling? Metro’s Quarterly Trails Forum is designed for you to network with fellow trail enthusiasts and learn about resources to help bring more trails to your community. For more than 30 years, Metro has convened these gatherings as a way to support each other’s work by fostering connectedness, collaboration and information sharing.
Membership
The Quarterly Trails Forum is inclusive and informal by design. There is no charter or membership roster. The general public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Participation in the Quarterly Trails Forum does not require any special qualifications or affiliations.
