A survey to collect the public’s comments on the Regional Transportation Plan and High Capacity Transit Strategy is open through Friday, August 25. Comments will help guide the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation and Metro Council as they finalize policies, strategies and project lists before taking action in November 2023. The plan is updated every five years with input from community members and leaders, businesses and governments.
The 2023 Regional Transportation Plan provides the opportunity to update investments in the greater Portland region that will be made in roads, sidewalks, bikeways, transit and freight routes to support communities today and in the future. This plan update defines a path toward creating a safe, reliable, affordable and climate-friendly transportation system for the next 25 years.
The High Capacity Transit Strategy provides a vision for expanding the greater Portland region’s high capacity transit system public transportation that moves a lot of people quickly and often, such as bus rapid transit and light rail. The strategy identifies priority investments and guidance for future decision-making.
Comments can be submitted through the online survey, by mailing comments to Metro Planning, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232, emailing transportation@oregonmetro.gov or calling 503.797.1750. There is also a Metro Council public hearing on Thursday, September 28 where people can register to give testimony during the meeting.
A link to the online survey, draft documents, an interactive project map and instructions on how to register for the September 28 meeting available at oregonmetro.gov/rtp.