Metro is asking the public to weigh in on project list changes for the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan. Public comments on proposed amendments will be taken through April 8.
The Regional Transportation Plan establishes a plan for the regional transportation system – everything from roads to bikeways to transit – and recommends a balanced program of transportation investments to implement that policy direction. The plan is updated every four years, as required by federal law. In between full updates to the plan, it may be necessary to amend the plan in response to changing local conditions and newly adopted plans. To be eligible to build a project with federal funds, the project must first be amended into the Regional Transportation Plan.
Comments made during this period will be presented to decision makers for consideration before taking action in May.
The projects span from Hillsboro to Troutdale, with proposals from local and state governments.
Comments may also be made on analysis of how these changes may affect regional air quality.
For project information or to comment online, see: www.oregonmetro.gov/rtp, mail comments to 2013 Amendments to 2035 RTP, Metro 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232, or email to [email protected]. Comments must received by Metro by 5 p.m., Monday April 8.