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.
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