Archives: Events

From ODOT:

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee (PTAC) provides advice to the Public Transportation Division and Oregon Transportation Commission on policy and funding areas that impact public transit users and providers. The committee serves as a forum for discussing and identifying issues and solutions.

The committee was created by the Oregon Transportation Commission in 2000. It consists of 25 members and meets every other month. Meetings are open to the public and time is available for public comment.

Links:

• PTAC website
• July 16 meeting agenda

From Metro:

The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) makes recommendations to the Metro Council on transportation needs in the region.

Metro is the federally mandated metropolitan planning organization designated by the governor to develop an overall transportation plan and to program federal funds. Comprised of transportation representatives from across the region, JPACT recommends priorities and develops plans for the region. The Metro Council must adopt the recommendations before they become transportation policies.

JPACT comprises 17 members that serve as elected officials or representatives of transportation agencies across the region.

JPACT typically meets on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. through online Zoom meetings. Hybrid meetings, where members can attend in person or online, will take place every other month in the Metro Regional Center council chamber.

Links:

• JPACT Website
• July 17th Meeting Info, Zoom link, etc.

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.

Feb 6 meeting webpage with links to meeting materials packet

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.

Links:

• TPAC website for agenda and meeting materials

From ODOT:

The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, or OBPAC, is an eight-member committee appointed by the governor that acts as a liaison between the public and Oregon Department of Transportation. It advises ODOT in the regulation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic, the establishment of bikeways and walkways, and other statewide bicycle and pedestrian issues. The committee meets six times a year in various locations around the state to support implementation of the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and listen to the views and concerns of interested citizens, local officials and ODOT staff.

Meeting Details: 

Agenda: PDF
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 
Time: 1-4:30 p.m. 
Location: ODOT Region 4 HQ (Bldg. M – Baney Conf RM) 63055 N Highway 97, Bend, Oregon 97703 
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3835494723?omn=82862575239 

PBOT is updating their all-important and all-powerful Transportation System Plan (TSP). This is the guiding document for transportation policymaking. This is the second meeting of their Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).

From PBOT:

The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the 20-year plan to guide transportation projects, programs, policies, and investments in Portland.

The 2045 TSP Community Advisory Committee advises the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) director and staff on key tasks, policies, and outcomes, while offering insights into community values and investment priorities throughout all phases of the TSP workplan.

Links:

• TSP CAC website
• CAC member roster
• Agenda and meeting info

• OTC Website
• 7/24 Meeting Agenda
• 7/24 Meeting Materials

From ODOT:

The Oregon Transportation Commission (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. The governor appoints five commissioners, ensuring that different geographic regions of the state are represented. One member must live east of the Cascade Range; no more than three members can belong to one political party.

Links

This is a subcommittee of the Portland City Council. The meeting agenda includes a review of the state legislative session and a resolution that would initiate a public process and report to evaluate a new funding mechanism for PBOT. Get full background in this BikePortland story.

Links:

• Meeting Info
• Agenda
• Watch on YouTube

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Freight Advisory Committee, formed February 2003, serves as an advisory group to the Portland Bureau of Transportation and City Council on issues related to freight mobility. Includes community member volunteers and public agency representatives at the local, state, and federal level.

Meets on the first Thursday of each month from 8:30 to 10:30. Hybrid meetings are held at Portland Building and online via Zoom.

Committee Member List

Committee Website

November 6 2025 meeting agenda below. Zoom Registration here.

Meeting agenda

A PDF version of the agenda can be found on the meeting website.

8:30 AM – Welcome and Introductions
Corky Collier / All

8:55 AM – Hot Topics, Points of Interest
Corky Collier / All
PFC members report on current activities from their respective industry and agencies.
• Vision Zero updates – Leeor Schweitzer

8:50 AM – Prosper Portland Update
Cornell Wesley, Executive Director (Prosper Portland)
Prosper Portland’s Executive Director will share his vision on economic competitiveness, workforce development, partnerships, and small business support within Portland’s freight and industrial sectors.

9:20 AM – I-5 Rose Quarter Update
Monica Blanchard (WSP), Kerry Werner (ODOT), John Wolf (HDR)
Staff from the I-5 Rose Quarter team will provide an update on the I-5 Rose Quarter Project.

9:45 AM – SMART Grant Update
Jacob Sherman (PBOT)
PBOT staff will provide an update on the USDOT SMART Grant and Zero-Emission Delivery Zone pilot project.

10:05 AM – EOA Update
Tom Armstrong and Sam Brookham (BPS)
BPS Staff will present an update on their Economic Opportunities Analysis
discussion draft.

10:25 AM – Public Comments
Corky Collier
Members of the public can provide comment and ask questions to the committee and staff.

10:30 AM – Adjourn