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
- Hot Topics
- Fatal Crash Report
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
