Susan Otcenas
These meetings are open for for public comment. ANYONE can sign up to
speak. There will be a sign-up sheet at the door. You will be given 3
minutes to make your comment. As citizens & as cyclists, we should speak up
in support of bicycling and pedestrian related projects.
I testified last night at the meeting in Beaverton. It's fairly painless,
even if you don't enjoy public speaking. My primary goal was to ask that
Metro & ODOT always remember to include bicycle- & pedestrian-friendly
facilities/accommodations to any project being undertaken. I also spoke in
support of the extension of a west-side trail (Rock Creek Trail @ Orchard
Park) and the improvement the Fanno Creek Trail crossing at Hall Blvd, which
is quite dangerous.
Let them know what YOUR priorities are and make your voices heard!
Susan
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-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Matthew Wolpert
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:04 AM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] OT: Fwd: BTA ACTION ALERT: Get Portland BicycleProjects
Funded!
For those of you that haven't seent this already but are interested in
speaking up (by Thursday) for bike funding in Portland....
A trail in Sullivan's Gulch? How cool would that be!
-Matthew
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Scott Bricker
Date: Nov 13, 2006 3:12 PM
Subject: BTA ACTION ALERT: Get Portland Bicycle Projects Funded!
To: Scott Bricker
TO: Portland Residents
ACTION ALERT - Support Funding for Local Bicycle Projects today!
The BTA is working to increase funding for bicycle projects using two
transportation sources.
But to be successful, we need citizens like YOU to speak up at public
hearings and by sending in your comments in support of these projects!
1. Metro MTIP Funding
Every two years Metro allocates a small pot of flexible transportation funds
known as "MTIP" funds. You can help increase the number and quality of bike
projects that receive funding.
Preferred Portland Projects
. 50's Bicycle Boulevard
. 70'S Bicycle Boulevard
. East Burnside: Third to 14th avenues
. Sullivan's Gulch Trail Study: Esplanade to 122nd Avenue
2. ODOT TE Funding
Every two years the Oregon Department of Transportation allocates federal
transportation dollars. This year ODOT has $11 million in flexible
Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds.
Portland Projects
. 20's Bicycle Boulevard
. Springwater Trail - final piece
. Rose Quarter Transit Center - bike lanes
. Columbia Slough Trail - N Portland Rd. to N. Marine Dr.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
You can provide public testimony on both programs to increase funding for
bicycle projects.
THURSDAY - Public Hearing: testify in support!
November 16, 5 p.m.
Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland
OR
EMAIL COMMENTS
MTIP Funds - trans@metro.dst.or.us
TE Funds - patricia.r.fisher@odot.state.or.us
For More Information, see the BTA Blog
MTIP Funds
http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2006/11/02/action-%e2%80%93-increase-
funding-for-bike-projects/
TE Funds
http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2006/11/08/statewide-action-%e2%80%93-
support-your-favorite-bike-trail/
QUESTIONS?
Scott Bricker, BTA Policy Director
scott@bta4bikes.org
503.226.0676 x 14 _______________________________________________
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