Links:
- 12/10 meeting agenda (includes update on 82nd Ave Transit Project)
- TriMet Board of Directors Roster
- Board Meeting website
TriMet Board of Directors Meeting
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Bike/Ped Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting (Mult Co)
Dec 10th meeting agenda is below
- Welcome and Introductions
Land Acknowledgement
Introductions
(10 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………6:00 pm - Opportunity for Public Comment
(10 minutes if submitted) ………………………………………………………………………..6:10 pm - Chair Report – Andrew Holtz, BPCAC
(5 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………..6:20 pm - Review and Adoption of August 2025 Meeting Minutes – All (Action Item)
(5 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………..6:25 pm - Gorge Transportation Updates – Terra Lingley, ODOT
(25 minutes) ………………………..……………………………………………………….……6:30 pm - Burnside Bridge Update – Megan Neill, Multnomah County
(25 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………7:00 pm - TSAP Update and Letter of Support to EMCTC – All (Action Item)
(15 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………7:25 pm - Staff Updates – MaryJo Andersen, Multnomah County
(10 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………7:40 pm - Open Share/Project Updates/Other Business – All
(5 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………..7:50 pm
Next BPCAC meeting: January 14, 2026, 6-8pm
Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting (PBOT)
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)
December Meeting Agenda:
A PDF version of the agenda can be found on the December meeting webpage. Zoom registration link here.
Announcements (6:00-6:15)
- Vision Zero Update
- Committee member hot topics
Public Comment (6:15-6:20)
Report on Advisory Bicycle Lanes (6:20-6:50)
In 2023 PBOT advanced on its long-held interest in advancing advisory bicycle lanes. The ABL’s were Implemented in four locations and thoroughly evaluated, with two included in a formal Federal Highway Administration Request to Experiment process. PBOT staff will present the findings for this promising treatment.
Retreat Action Items Follow-Up (6:50-7:20)
A committee discussion to follow up on November’s meeting that identified clear action items related to the goals of the committee’s February retreat. The goal will be to identify committee members willing to help bring the actions to life.
Advocates Forum Planning (7:20-7:50)
BAC leadership is interested in hosting a future BAC meeting in the form of a forum for advocates working in Portland on advancing bicycling. Committee discussion about how to best achieve, structure and organize it.
Public Comment (7:50-8:00)
Adjourn (8:00)
Portland Freight Advisory Committee Meeting (PBOT)
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.
12/4 Zoom meeting registration
12/4 meeting agenda
8:30 AM – Welcome and Introductions
Jana Jarvis / All
8:35 AM – Hot Topics, Points of Interest
Jana Jarvis / All
PFC members report on current activities from their respective industry and agencies.
• Vision Zero updates – Leeor Schweitzer
8:55 AM – Columbia River Rail Crossing
Johan Hellman, BNSF’s Gov’t Affairs for PNW
BNSF will discuss the current status and long-term viability of their Columbia River Rail crossing.
9:20 AM – Union Pacific Update
Aaron Hunt, Senior Director, Public Affairs, Pacific Northwest
Union Pacific will give a general update and discuss current operations and trends.
9:45 AM – Central City Code Amendments Project Update
Nicholas Starin, BPS
BPS Staff will share an update on the Central City Amendments Project which is exploring ways to foster more housing and support business activity in the city core.
10:05 AM – Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub
Tom Armstrong, BPS
BPS staff will discuss the Proposed Draft to update Comprehensive Plan policies and development rules to address issues related to bulk liquid fuel facilities in the CEI Hub.
10:25 AM – Public Comments
Jana Jarvis
Members of the public can provide comment and ask questions to the committee and staff.
10:30 AM – Adjourn
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Strong Towns PDX District 2 Monthly Meetup
Event info:
I’m excited to share that we’re continuing with a District 2 Strong Towns monthly meeting!
We’re meeting on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at Radio Room on NE 11th and Alberta Street. (Happy hour ends at 6pm, Minors allowed until 8pm.)
Our first meetup will be this coming Monday, December 1st at 5:30pm. We’ll stay at least until 7:30pm, feel free to drop in when you can.
This will be a space for those of us who live in District 2 to connect and talk about what’s working well in our neighborhoods, what’s not, and what actions we can take to make our community better. This is a chance to collaborate on issues more focused on North and (inner) Northeast Portland. More locally—in the true Strong Towns spirit.
Whether you’ve been involved with Strong Towns for a while or are new, we’d love to see you there!
Feel free to RSVP (: respond yes 🙂 to help us gauge headcount, or just show up!
In Community,
Allan Rudwick
District 2 Strong Towns Member & STPDX Admin
Oregon Transportation Safety Committee (ODOT)
Check committee website for 12/10 meeting agenda
From ODOT:
The Transportation Safety Committee is created within the Department of Transportation to advise the department and the Oregon Transportation Commission concerning the functions described under ORS 802.310 and to perform any other functions related to transportation safety that the commission delegates. The committee established under this section shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the commission.
Oregon Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting (ODOT)
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.
Region 1 Area Commission on Transportation Meeting (ODOT)
Links:
According to ODOT, “The Region 1 Area Commission on Transportation, also known as R1ACT, is an advisory body established to provide a forum for stakeholders to collaborate on transportation issues affecting Oregon Department of Transportation Region 1. R1ACT is intended to strengthen state and local partnerships in transportation planning, programming and development. The primary mission of R1ACT is to advise the OTC on state and regional policies affecting ODOT Region 1’s transportation system.”
Oregon Transportation Commission Meeting
November meeting agenda and materials
Items on the agenda include:
Major Projects Financing Plans: Receive a briefing on ODOT’s plans for financing major projects, including plans for issuance of bonds.
Committee Updates. Receive an update from commissions on their respective committes.
I-205 Abernethy Bridge update: Receive an update on the status of the I-205 Abernethy Bridge project.
Rose Quarter update: Receive an update on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project funding and project development progress, including next steps.
2025-2027 Bond Resolution: Approve resolution authorizing New Money Issuance, Reimbursement and Refunding for Highway User Tax Revenue bonds.
STIP Amendments: Consider a list of added, modified or canceled projects to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting (PBOT)
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)
November Meeting Agenda:
A PDF version of the agenda can be found on the November meeting webpage.
Announcements (6:00-6:15)
- Vision Zero Update
- Committee member hot topics
Public Comment (6:15-6:20)
Committee Work (6:20-7:00)
Review of retreat goals and actions. Discussion about how to apply them in today’s governmental, political, budgetary, cultural and bureaucratic structure. Planning for future meetings and events.
Portland Clean Energy Community Benefit Fund Discussion (7:00-7:30)
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is proving to be a significant contributor to Portland’s work to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. From the start of these efforts bicycle transportation has been counted on to play a big role. Seetha Reem-Rao, Transportation Decarbonization Program Manager for PCEF will discuss PCEF’s existing programmatic efforts to encourage increased bicycle use. Her main focus this evening will be the e-bike rebate program.
Project Updates (7:30-7:45)
Roger Geller will provide updates on notable capital projects (SW 4th, SW Terwilliger [BES]. SW 6th, NE Broadway-Weidler, Messaging, Neighborhood Greenways-Bike Bus, Bike Bus Wayfinding, Bike lane hardening and other efforts (maintenance).
Public Comment (7:45-8:00)
Adjourn (8:00)
I-5 Rose Quarter Advisory Committee Meeting
Joint meeting of the ODOT I-5 Rose Quarter Project Historic Albina Advisory Board (HAAB) and the Community Oversight Advisory Committee (COAC).
This is an in-person meeting hosted at the New Song Church Community Center, located at 220 NE Russell St, Portland, OR.
82nd Ave Transit Project Policy & Budget Committee
The Policy & Budget Committee is composed of elected officials and executive leadership from each partner jurisdiction, plus the chair of the Community Advisory Committee. Meetings take place quarterly or as needed.
Members:
- Sam Desue Jr. (Chair)
TriMet General Manager - Diana Helm
Clackamas County Commissioner - Duncan Hwang
Metro Councilor - Christine Lewis
Metro Councilor - Chris Ford
ODOT Policy & Development Manager - Millicent Williams
PBOT Director - Franklin Ouchida
Community Advisory Committee Interim Chair