Archives: Events

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 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 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Meetings are hybrid and held at the Portland Building and online via Zoom.

Committee website

Committee member roster

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

The Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee will meet in person at Eugene City Hall and online from 2:00–5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025. Agenda and meeting details on joining the online meeting are available on the website. 

Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee
2:00–5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025  

In-person location: Eugene City Hall, 500 E 4th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3835494723 

About the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee 

The Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee includes about 15 volunteers appointed by the ODOT director. Members represent various topics and organizations, including health, equity, Safe Routes to School practitioners, school district pupil transportation, the Oregon Department of Education, the League of Oregon Cities, the Association of Oregon Counties, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, each ODOT region, law enforcement, ODOT, small cities, the Oregon Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the Oregon Transportation Safety Committee. The committee meets at least quarterly and is charged with recommending projects for funding in ODOT’s Safe Routes to School Construction and Education Grant Programs. The committee advises the Oregon Transportation Commission and ODOT.