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From PBOT:

The Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) advises the city and the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) on all matters that encourage and enhance walking as a means of transportation, recreation, wellness, and environmental enhancement.

This committee meets monthly on the third Tuesday.

8/19 meeting includes a 75-minute walking tour of downtown. Agenda belwo

6:00-6:15 – Welcome & Introductions (15 min)
Meeting point: The SW corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square (701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204) at 6 P.M. The meeting point is easily accessible with public transportation.

• Hot topics
• Pedestrian wayfinding pilot project (Gena Gastaldi)
  

6:15-7:30 – Walking Tour (approx. 75 min)
Downtown Walking Route: Once the group has convened at Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW corner near the food carts), we will walk the north/west portion of the Downtown Route, a pedestrian wayfinding pilot project. The group will walk west on SW Yamhill Street to SW 10th Ave, then proceed north on SW 10th to NW Couch Street. We will head west on NW Couch before turning south at NW 12th Ave. The group will proceed to SW 12th Ave and turn east onto SW Harvey Milk Street. From Harvey Milk we will return to SW 10th Ave which we will follow to SW Morrison Street and then end the walk back at Pioneer Square. The entire loop is about 1 mile.

The route will allow participants to see all of the different interventions for the pilot, including both directional (small) and orientation (large) signs, nudge signs, sidewalk decals, and viny storefront window coverings. PAC members and attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and speak with PBOT planners involved with the project. For more information about the Downtown Route, visit walkpdx.com.

Links:

• PAC member roster
• PAC website
• PBOT PAC Staff Liaison – Gena Gastaldi Gena.Gastaldi@portlandoregon.gov

From TriMet:

The CAC is comprised of a diverse group of individuals representing a variety of perspectives, including residents, business owners, transit riders and organizations that serve people who use 82nd Avenue and the project route.

The Committee serves as a sounding board for design issues. Feedback from the CAC will be shared with decision-makers.

Members serve as liaisons with the communities they represent, providing a strong two-way communication link between the project and those it affects. Members participate with a spirit of collaboration, working toward a transit project that maximizes benefits and minimizes impacts, particularly for vulnerable communities.

The CAC meeting is held the fourth Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

In-person only meeting located at: PCC SE Community Hall Annex (2305 SE 82nd Ave)

Links:

• CAC website

Organized by Oregon Walks, Metro, and APANO (Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon)

Description:

Metro and Oregon Walks are receiving planning assistance from the U.S. Environmental Project Agency’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program to address heat islands in the greater Portland region. Portland is one of five communities selected nationally to receive assistance this year through this program.

Why heat islands? Did you know that urban areas can be up to 10 degrees warmer than rural areas, and that extreme heat is the most fatal weather event, even more than tornadoes, floods, or riptides? Heat islands are a key topic in the Cooling Corridors planning process underway by Metro. Together, we will explore challenges and strategies to support these topics.  

How can I get involved? If you live, work, or play on the 82nd Avenue Corridor, we invite you to the Community Public Meeting and the Action Planning Workshop. Please RSVP below. We need your perspectives, ideas, and enthusiasm to make this planning process a success!

Workshop details: When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Dharma Rain Zen Center, 8500 NE Siskiyou St. Dinner will be provided. Space is limited. RSVP required

Links:

• RSVP Form

From TriMet:

TriMet is governed by the seven-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor of Oregon. The Board of Directors sets agency policy, enacts legislation (taxing and policy ordinances) and reviews certain contracts. Board members must live in the geographical districts they represent.

Links:

• TriMet Board of Directors Roster
• Board Meeting website

From ODOT:

The Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee (SRAC) consists of approximately 15 volunteers who have been appointed by the ODOT Director. The members represent topics and organizations like health, ADA, equity, Safe Routes to School Practitioner, School district pupil transportation, Oregon Department of Education, League of Oregon Cities, Association of Oregon Counties, Metropolitan Planning Organization, each ODOT region, law enforcement, ODOT, small city, Oregon Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and 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 Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure Grant Programs. The committee is advisory to the Oregon Transportation Commission and ODOT.

Links:

• Committee website
• 9/18 meeting agenda will be posted when available

From ODOT:

The Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee (SRAC) consists of approximately 15 volunteers who have been appointed by the ODOT Director. The members represent topics and organizations like health, ADA, equity, Safe Routes to School Practitioner, School district pupil transportation, Oregon Department of Education, League of Oregon Cities, Association of Oregon Counties, Metropolitan Planning Organization, each ODOT region, law enforcement, ODOT, small city, Oregon Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and 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 Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure Grant Programs. The committee is advisory to the Oregon Transportation Commission and ODOT.

Links:

• Committee website
• 7/17 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.

Links:

• Committee website
• 9/10 meeting agenda will be posted once available

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.

Links:

• Committee website
• 7/9 meeting agenda

Links:

• Committee website
• Committee member roster
• 10/8 meeting agenda

From ODOT:

In 2001, the Oregon Legislature formalized the Oregon Freight Advisory Committee, or OFAC, through the passage of House Bill 3364 (now ORS 366.212). This legislation calls for the Oregon Department of Transportation Director to “appoint members of a Freight Advisory Committee to advise the Director and Oregon Transportation Commission on issues, policies and programs that impact multimodal freight mobility in Oregon.” This includes identifying high-priority freight mobility projects for consideration in ODOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and for the Connect Oregon program.

From ODOT:

In 2001, the Oregon Legislature formalized the Oregon Freight Advisory Committee, or OFAC, through the passage of House Bill 3364 (now ORS 366.212). This legislation calls for the Oregon Department of Transportation Director to “appoint members of a Freight Advisory Committee to advise the Director and Oregon Transportation Commission on issues, policies and programs that impact multimodal freight mobility in Oregon.” This includes identifying high-priority freight mobility projects for consideration in ODOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and for the Connect Oregon program.

Links:

• Committee website
• 7/9 Meeting agenda