Metro has released an important list of planned transportation projects across greater Portland in the next few years. Now is your opportunity to comment.
The Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, or MTIP, documents how all federal transportation money is spent in the Portland metropolitan region by state and local governments, transit agencies and other entities. It also documents state- and locally-funded projects that may significantly affect the region’s air quality.
Key MTIP documents released
The documents below are now open for public comment.
As the federally-recognized metropolitan planning organization, Metro updates the MTIP every three years, collecting information from the Oregon Department of Transportation and the region's cities, counties and transit agencies.
This update of the MTIP includes projects and programs planned in greater Portland's communities between 2018 and 2021.
How federal transportation dollars are used
Federal dollars are used for a variety of transportation projects in greater Portland, including:
- fixing and operating roads, bridges and transit
- building new streets, sidewalks, transit lines and other transportation infrastructure
- programs to help the region's transportation system work better and connect people to travel options
- planning to analyze needs, develop project proposals and maintain eligibility for federal and state funding.
The draft 2018-21 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program documents $1.6 billion in investments planned between 2018 and 2021. This total includes all federal transportation money already awarded to the greater Portland area as well as money from local or state agencies that match these federal grants. It does not include locally-raised dollars that cities and counties spend on other things like fixing local roads, or money transit agencies spend operating buses and rail in the region.
Help inform work ahead to update the region’s investment priorities through the 2018-21 MTIP. Your thoughts will be shared with the Metro Council, local leaders and other policymakers from throughout the Portland region.
You can comment:
- Online: Take a brief survey before Tuesday, May 23.
Go to the survey
- In writing: Metro Planning, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232 or [email protected]
- In person: The Metro Council will hold a public hearing at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland.
- By phone: 503-797-1750 or TDD 503-797-1804
Metro’s public participation process for the 2018-21 MTIP is designed to satisfy SMART’s regional coordination requirements for the program of projects.
Learn more about MTIP