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Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PBOT)

Meeting website with Zoom registration and more details

Agenda:

6:00-6:20 – Committee Business (20 min)

  • Hot topics
  • Plaza Program Update
  • Fatal Crash Report

6:20-6:50– Proposed Fixing Our Streets 3 Small Safety Projects (30 min)
Liz Hoekstra & Keili Tucker, PBOT
PBOT planners will present a selection of small safety projects proposed for Fixing Our Streets funding, with a focus on pedestrian improvements. The full list of proposed projects can be found on the FOS website

6:50 -7:20 – Safe Routes to School Mapping Update (30 min)
Jeri Stroupe, PBOT
Jeri Stroupe, Safe Routes Infrastructure Coordinator, will share an overview of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, and taking a deeper dive into its infrastructure work. The presentation will describe the SRTS Infrastructure Plan, circulation work, and share examples of recently completed and/or upcoming projects.

7:20-7:50 PAC Onboarding (30 min)
Gena Gastaldi, PBOT
PBOT Pedestrian Realm Coordinator Gena Gastaldi will give a presentation about the PAC, the city’s Pedestrian Master Plan, PedPDX, and answer questions from the committee members. This will serve as initial onboarding for the five new members and a refresher for existing members.

7:50-8:00 – Public Comment (10 min)

8:00 – Adjourn

TriMet Policy & Budget Committee Meeting

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The 82nd Avenue Transit Project Policy & Budget Committee provides high-level, strategic direction. Meetings are open to the public and testimony is welcome.

This meeting will be a discussion about the extent of BAT lanes on 82nd Ave. It could be the final meeting before TriMet GM Sam Desue makes the decision about the design.

Location: PCC Southeast Community Hall Annex (SE Division & 82nd)

Agenda and full details

ODOT Transportation Safety Action Plan Meeeting

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The steering committee for the Transportation Safety Action Plan will hold its final virtual workshop 9-11 a.m. Feb. 12, 2026. Partners who represent various safety interests will also join this meeting. 

The steering committee advises ODOT on updates to the plan, which guides the agency’s decisions and investments to make roads safer for everyone, including people who walk, roll and bike. This is the committee’s final meeting.     

The meeting is open to the public and there is an opportunity to submit comments.   

On the meeting agenda: Committee members and partners will provide feedback on the draft plan’s proposed safety actions. 

Meeting agenda and zoom links

Transportation Funding Open House – D2

Event website

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Cafeteria (4906 NE 6th Avenue)

Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities at an open house in your district.

Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of budget cuts. Our streets are falling apart, our bridges are aging, and we can’t afford to make the safety improvements our communities are asking for. The cost of transportation construction has gone up, and funding hasn’t increased to pay for it.

The longer we wait to repair our transportation assets, the more expensive and expansive the problems get. 

Portland City Council is talking about how to solve this problem. Come to an open house to learn more – and give us your feedback – about:

  • the options to raise more money
  • the kinds of things that the city would spend the money on
  • ways to review and monitor the spending


Transportation Funding Open House – D3

Event website

Location: Atkinson Elementary School Cafeteria (5800 SE Division Street)

Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities at an open house in your district.

Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of budget cuts. Our streets are falling apart, our bridges are aging, and we can’t afford to make the safety improvements our communities are asking for. The cost of transportation construction has gone up, and funding hasn’t increased to pay for it.

The longer we wait to repair our transportation assets, the more expensive and expansive the problems get. 

Portland City Council is talking about how to solve this problem. Come to an open house to learn more – and give us your feedback – about:

  • the options to raise more money
  • the kinds of things that the city would spend the money on
  • ways to review and monitor the spending


Transportation Funding Open House – D1

Event website

Location: Lent Elementary School Cafeteria (5105 SE 97th Avenue)

Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities at an open house in your district.

Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of budget cuts. Our streets are falling apart, our bridges are aging, and we can’t afford to make the safety improvements our communities are asking for. The cost of transportation construction has gone up, and funding hasn’t increased to pay for it.

The longer we wait to repair our transportation assets, the more expensive and expansive the problems get. 

Portland City Council is talking about how to solve this problem. Come to an open house to learn more – and give us your feedback – about:

  • the options to raise more money
  • the kinds of things that the city would spend the money on
  • ways to review and monitor the spending


Transportation Funding Open House – D4

Event website

Location: Rieke Elementary School Gym (1405 SW Vermont St.)

Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities at an open house in your district.

Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of budget cuts. Our streets are falling apart, our bridges are aging, and we can’t afford to make the safety improvements our communities are asking for. The cost of transportation construction has gone up, and funding hasn’t increased to pay for it.

The longer we wait to repair our transportation assets, the more expensive and expansive the problems get. 

Portland City Council is talking about how to solve this problem. Come to an open house to learn more – and give us your feedback – about:

  • the options to raise more money
  • the kinds of things that the city would spend the money on
  • ways to review and monitor the spending


Steel Bridge Skatepark Community Gathering

We’re excited to announce the first Steel Bridge Skatepark Project in Old Town Community Gathering! Drop by to give feedback on three design options and learn more about this project.

When: Sunday, February 15, 1:00-3:00 pm 
Where: 220 NW 2nd Ave, 6th floor

  • Walking tour led by Portland Chinatown Museum at 1:30 pm
  • Kids are welcome
  • Free raffle and refreshments
  • Music and local organizations tabling

Oregon Transportation Commission Meeting

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The OTC is ODOT’s boss. In other words, the 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.” 

Items on the agenda include:

  • Interstate Bridge Replacement Program update: Receive an update on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project.
  • Internal Audit updates: Review and adopt the 2026 Internal Audit Plan; Accept the Internal Audit Report reviewing actions taken by DMV and the Office of Innovative Funding to address recommendations from Report 22-01.
  • Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Program: Approve STIF Program rule changes.
  • 2025-2026 Oregon Community Paths: Receive an informational update on the Oregon Community Paths Program, for public comment and OTC approval.
  • Capital Investment Plan update: Receive an update on the development of the Capital Investment Plan and review the 2026 timeline.
  • Draft 2027-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program: Request approval to release the draft 2027-2028 STIP to the pubic for review and comment.
  • HB 3991 Implementation: Receive a status update on efforts to implement HB 3991. Discuss implementation highlights and provide input.

Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PBOT)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be holding the Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. 

This is an in-person meeting, hosted in Room 216 of the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Avenue). Light refreshments will be provided. Per city policy, a remote attendance option is also available. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

A PDF version of the agenda and link to join the Zoom meeting can be found on the January meeting webpage.

6:00-6:10 – Welcome to new members & short introductions (10 min)
PAC Co-Chairs / Alan De Anda-Hall, Adia Estes, Marita Ingalsbe, Ellen Miles, & Simon Xu 

6:10-6:20 – Committee Business (10 min)
PAC Co-Chairs 

  • Hot Topics
  • Fatal Crash Report 

6:20-6:30 – Remarks from PBOT Director Williams (10 min) 
Dir Millicent Williams, PBOT

6:30 -7:10 – Alternative Funding presentation (40 min)
Mark Lear & Matt Grumm, PBOT
Proposals for potential longer-term, sustainable funding mechanisms for transportation in Portland were presented publicly to the City Council’s Transportation & Infrastructure committee in December 2025. PBOT staff will share those proposals with the committee. There will be time after the presentation for questions.

7:10-7:30 – PAC Onboarding, Pt 1 (20 min)
Gena Gastaldi, PBOT
PBOT Pedestrian Realm Coordinator Gena Gastaldi will give a presentation about the PAC, the city’s Pedestrian Master Plan, PedPDX, and answer questions from the committee members. This will serve as initial onboarding for the five new members and a refresher for existing members.

7:30-7:50 – Committee Letter Review & Votes (20 min)
PAC Co-Chairs
In December, PAC members discussed drafting two letters about the 1) 82nd Ave Transit Project, BAT lanes, and other pedestrian-related improvements, and 2) funding mechanisms. Letter drafters will share drafts/outlines and the committee will vote to advance or adopt each. 

7:50-8:00 – Public Comment (10 min)

8:00 – Adjourn

City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

1/12/26 Meeting website

Agenda includes:

Amend Renaming City Streets Code to realign with Oregon Revised Statute 227.120 by redelegating decision-making authority to City Council to approve or deny street renaming proposals (amend Code Chapter 17.93) (Ordinance)

Exempt certain code requirements under City Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets for the proposed renaming of a portion of SW Jackson Street to SW Rose Hill Street (Ordinance)

Committee member discussion on transportation funding resolution report and committee priorities for 2026 (Presentation)

Bike/Ped Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting (Mult Co)

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Committee website

January Meeting Agenda:

  1. Welcome and Introductions
    Land Acknowledgement
    Introductions
    (10 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………6:00 pm
  2. Opportunity for Public Comment
    (5 minutes if submitted) ………………………………………..………………………………..6:10 pm
  3. Chair Report – Andrew Holtz, BPCAC
    (5 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………..6:15 pm
  4. Review and Adoption of December 2025 Meeting Minutes – All (Action Item)
    (5 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………..6:20 pm
  5. Safety Update – MaryJo Anderson, Multnomah County
    (10 minutes) ………………………..……………………………………………………….……6:25 pm
  6. Road to Zero Grant Letter Support, Nsilo Berry, Multnomah County Health Department
    (20 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………6:35 pm
  7. Stark Street Bridge BUILD Grant Letter of Support, Megan Neill, Multnomah County
    (15 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………6:55 pm
  8. Safer Sandy, Arini Farrell, Multnomah County
    (20 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………7:10 pm
  9. Staff Updates – MaryJo Andersen, Multnomah County
    (10 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………7:30 pm
    10.Open Share/Project Updates/Other Business – All
    (5 minutes) ………………………………………………………………………………………..7:40 pm
    Next BPCAC meeting: February 11, 2026, 6-8pm

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