How are new transportation funding methods ensuring equitable access across all city neighborhoods?
Date: January 13, 2026 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on January 12, 2026, to discuss several key issues. The committee addressed amendments to the city's street renaming code, aiming to realign it with state law and delegate decision-making authority back to the City Council. This change was necessitated by discrepancies found between city code and...
Date: December 15, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on December 15, 2025, to discuss critical issues concerning transportation funding. The primary focus was on the Transportation Funding Resolution Progress Report, which outlined the need for reviewing various revenue options due to insufficient state and federal support. The committee considered multiple funding mechanisms, including a...
Date: October 20, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation and Infrastructure Committee convened on October 20, 2025. The meeting began with a roll call by Diego, confirming the presence of members including President Smith, Koyama Lane, Morillo, and Clark. Claire then read the statement of conduct, outlining the rules for public testimony, including the need for advance sign-up and...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on November 10, 2025, to discuss several key issues including the sale of the Sellwood Community House and updates on the Parks Levy. The committee adopted minutes for August and September without objections. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the ordinance to declare the Sellwood Community Center as surplus...
Date: October 6, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee met on October 6, 2025, to discuss several critical issues affecting the city's infrastructure. The committee first reviewed the outcomes of a recent special legislative session that focused on transportation funding, celebrating the approval of significant funding that will aid in maintaining and improving the city's transportation...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on September 22, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key initiatives related to the city's transportation and infrastructure. The meeting focused on the adoption of a framework to establish a permanent public street plaza program, which aims to transform city streets into vibrant, community-focused spaces. The committee also addressed the...
Date: September 8, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee met on September 8, 2025, to discuss several key issues affecting the city's infrastructure and emergency preparedness. The meeting featured detailed presentations from the Bureau of Emergency Management and Public Works, highlighting the city's strategies for disaster preparedness, particularly in response to potential cuts in FEMA funding...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on August 11, 2025, to discuss several key issues, primarily focusing on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. The meeting featured detailed presentations from city officials, program administrators, and community stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of the bridge replacement for regional connectivity and economic stability. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on July 21, 2025, to discuss several key issues concerning city infrastructure and utility governance. The committee approved the appointment and reappointment of members to the Portland Utility Board, emphasizing the importance of diverse and skilled individuals in guiding utility services. Additionally, the committee reviewed and passed ordinances facilitating property trades...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on July 7, 2025, to address critical issues following the recent legislative session's failure to pass a transportation funding package. The committee discussed the urgent need for alternative funding mechanisms for transportation and infrastructure, prompted by the state's inability to secure necessary funds. Testimonies from public officials and stakeholders, including a...
