The process by which Metro allocates federal dollars for bicycle, pedestrian, transit and freight projects began last month. Metro has narrowed down the list of possible projects to $58 million worth – but there’s only $21 million to spend!
That’s where you come in – Metro needs to hear from you what types of projects and which projects in particular are most deserving of limited dollars.
Please contribute your comments, and we encourage you to emphasize:
* First, that projects providing bicycle and pedestrian routes, particularly off-road, are ever more important in these days of economic and environmental crisis, and should be funded as much as possible.
* Second, which projects you think are particularly in need of limited dollars in this funding cycle.
Tonight, attend a Listening Post to speak with Metro staff and comment in person:
Thursday, Oct. 30th, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Metro Regional Center, Council Chamber
600 NE Grand Ave., Portland
Bike routes shown here.
Bike and pedestrian projects on this potential funding list include:
–A NE/SE 20s bikeway in Portland
–A length of the Westside (Powerline) Trail in Washington County
–The Willamette Greenway Trail in North Portland
–The French Prairie Bike/Ped Bridge across the Willamette in Clackamas County
–Continuation of the 40-mile loop trail in Fairview
–The Council Creek Trail from Hillsboro to Banks
–The Red Electric Trail in Southwest Portland
You can view all projects and comment online (click on project names to submit a comment) or email your comments to trans@oregonmetro.gov.
