How are new transportation funding methods ensuring equitable access across all city neighborhoods?
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on June 23, 2025, to discuss several key transportation issues. The meeting opened with a discussion on an ordinance to vacate a section of Southeast Oak Street near Laurelhurst Park, aimed at transferring the right of way to adjacent property owners, specifically Portland Parks and Recreation. The committee heard a presentation...
On May 19, 2025, the Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened to address several key issues. The meeting began with an acknowledgment of National Public Works Week, emphasizing the theme 'People, Purpose, and Presence', highlighting the essential role of public works professionals in maintaining city infrastructure. The committee approved the appointment and reappointment of members to the Mount...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on May 12, 2025, to address several pressing issues. Key discussions included the introduction of a resolution for developing a citywide asset management strategy, aimed at addressing the maintenance backlog and improving infrastructure management across the city. This resolution, which was passed unanimously, directs the City Administrator to devise a comprehensive...
Date: April 21, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on April 21, 2025, to address several critical issues. The meeting opened with a detailed discussion on the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) budget, focusing on the bureau's financial challenges and strategic priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included the need for budget cuts,...
Date: April 7, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on April 7, 2025, to discuss upcoming rates and fees related to water, sewer, and solid waste services. The committee reviewed presentations from public works bureaus and the Solid Waste and Recycling team at the Bureau of Transportation and Sustainability (BTS). Key discussions included the water...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on March 24, 2025, to discuss several key transportation projects and initiatives. The meeting included a detailed presentation on the 82nd Avenue Transit Project, particularly focusing on the adoption of the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) which aims to improve transit and traffic safety along the corridor. The committee passed a resolution...
The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee met on March 10, 2025, discussing several key issues. The meeting began with presentations from members of PBOT's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees, who emphasized the need for improved safety and infrastructure to support biking and walking in Portland. This was followed by an in-depth overview of the city's solid waste and...
Date: February 24, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 24, 2025, focused on several critical aspects of the city's transportation infrastructure. Sam Chase, Director of the Office of Government Relations, provided an update on the city's legislative advocacy at the state level, particularly emphasizing the need for enhanced operations and maintenance funding. The...
Date: February 10, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on February 10, 2025, to discuss the critical state of the city's infrastructure and the transition to improved asset management practices under the new government structure. The meeting highlighted the challenges faced by the city's infrastructure bureaus, including a significant maintenance backlog and the need for...
