The 2023 Metro Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update represents a bold vision for the future of the greater Portland region.

By 2045, everyone in the greater Portland region will have safe, reliable, affordable, efficient, and climate-friendly travel options that allow people to choose to drive less and that support equitable, resilient, healthy, and economically vibrant communities and region.

– 2023 Metro RTP vision statement

By 2045, everyone in the greater Portland region will have safe, reliable, affordable, efficient, and climate-friendly travel options that allow people to choose to drive less and that support equitable, resilient, healthy, and economically vibrant communities and region.

– 2023 Metro RTP vision statement

Uplifting Community Voices

We asked street users who primarily get around the region by walking, biking and taking public transportation to describe their daily commutes and what could be improved to make them safer, more accessible and better connected.

Listen to their mobility stories →

Uplifting Community Voices

Listen to their mobility stories →

But more than a vision is necessary to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to shape and benefit from the investments to come, especially those who stand to benefit the most in terms of physical, economic, and social mobility.

Throughout 2023, The Street Trust has been on the streets and in our communities listening to their mobility stories, and having informal conversations about what’s not working for them and why.

We’re helping Metro Council and decision makers connect the dots and gain nuanced understanding of the communities they serve. And meeting dozens of wonderful people along the way.

What are we hearing?

The Street Trust staff led five community groups through a review of the draft 2023 Metro RTP update and collected their feedback and suggestions.

We’ve heard three community priorities emerge: equitable transportation, mobility options, and a safe system.

Equitable Transportation

What equitable transportation means to me is an even distribution of affordable and reliable options to meet the needs of all community members.

Mobility Options

Accessibility for me is just being able to choose my mode of transportation. If there’s just roads, then, yeah, I’m gonna take a car, right. But if I’m able to take something else, and it might be more economical for me, then sure, I’ll take it.

Safe System

It seems you have to have a safe system first, so the people who have a choice will choose active and local transportation and not just hop into a car.

Find a detailed report on The Street Trust’s community listening sessions here:

Download the Report

Add your voice to the RTP
We encourage community members to continue to help shape the plan by participating in the public comment period, happening now-Weds, August 25th.

There are a variety of ways to add your voice!

Comment at a Metro Council public hearing on September 28th
Take an online survey to provide your feedback
Use an online comment form to submit proposed changes or edits
Write a letter and mail to Metro Planning, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland OR 97232
Submit email to [email protected]
Call 503-797-1750 or 503-797-1804 TDD 572 page 572 page

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Uplifting Community Voices

Uplifting Community Voices

What are we hearing?

Equitable Transportation

Mobility Options

Safe System

There are a variety of ways to add your voice!