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)
January Meeting Agenda:
A PDF version of the agenda can be found on the January meeting webpage.
Announcements (6:00-6:15)
- Vision Zero Update
- Committee member hot topics
NW/SW 4th Avenue Report (6:15-6:25)
Central City in Motion Project Manager Gabe Graff will provide an update on the 4th Avenue project.
Alternative Transportation Funding Discussion (6:25-7:05)
A Resolution introduced in July 2025 by Councilor Olivia Clark noted that funding for PBOT has “been in long-term decline, resulting in the City’s inability to provide adequate basic maintenance”, and urged the Public Works Service Area, in collaboration with the Budget and Finance Service Area to “develop a comprehensive strategy to identify and evaluate viable alternative funding sources”. PBOT responded by developing an “Alternative Transportation Funding Report” that was presented to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on December 15, 2025. Mark Lear, part of the Project Core Team, will discuss the leading options and seek input from the Committee as the public process moves forward.
Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) and E-bikes (7:05-7:35)
PCEF has funded the city’s first E-bike rebate program. Seetha Reem-Rao, Transportation Decarbonization Program Manager for PCEF will discuss the current program’s status.
Committee Business (7:35-7:50)
Outstanding or upcoming issues for members to discuss.
Public Comment (7:50-8:00)
Adjourn (8:00)