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Q & A with Rep. Khanh Pham
Khanh Pham was elected in 2020 to represent District 46, which covers much of SE Portland, from NE 32nd in Laurelhurst to SE 112th in Mill Park and Powellhurst-Gilbert. 82nd Ave runs through the length of her district. At the beginning of the month the Oregon Department of Transportation agreed to spend $70 million on […]
Welcome TriMet General Manager Sam Desue, Jr.
The Coalition is pleased to know the outcome of Trimet’s more transparent process has resulted in the hiring of Sam Desue, Jr. as the next General Manager. The feedback from Getting There Together Coalition members was incorporated into some aspects of Trimet’s General Manager hiring process. A number of GTT member organizations were represented in […]
Once in a Generation Investments in Transit
President Biden and Congress are currently negotiating two pieces of major infrastructure legislation that, through a wide variety of funding programs, would make substantial progress on addressing climate change, systemic inequities, poverty, unemployment, and recovering from the pandemic. One is a giant, one-time infrastructure stimulus package, President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, that will invest transformational […]
Now Hiring: Coalition Manager
Update June 14, 2021: Applications are still being accepted for this position, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We are hiring a Getting There Together Coalition Manager to lead our efforts to grow a connected and informed Coalition through policy analysis, community involvement, and engagement with elected and community leaders in values-centered […]
We Call on Congress to Increase Funding for Transit Operations
In recognition of Earth Day, the Getting There Together Coalition, in partnership with 40 elected leaders, transit, environmental, housing, and community organizations across the state, sent a letter to the Oregon Congressional Delegation urging them to increase federal investments in public transit “so that all Americans have access to high-quality, safe, affordable, and reliable public transit […]
Supporting Our Community
We’re excited to announce we’ve been named as an inaugural grantee of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)! With this investment we’ll be continuing our research and advocacy that advances climate justice and centers voices from Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color in transportation. Many thanks to the organizers and leaders who […]
TriMet GM Search – Participate in Survey, Listening Sessions in Feb & March
After less than three years at the helm, TriMet’s top boss, General Manager (GM) Doug Kelsey, announced their retirement in December 2020. This leadership change provides an opportunity for the community to be involved in this essential hiring decision that will have impacts across the greater Portland region for years to come. The $1.5 billion […]
Weigh in on how Regional Flexible Funds will be spent
Metro, our regional government body, is kicking off a public input process to update their Regional Flexible Fund Allocation (RFFA) policy – which covers federal transportation funding Metro receives and will spend in 2025-2027. This funding – typically about $150 million over three years, is just 5% of all the transportation funding spent in the […]
Show up 1/27: Have a Say in TriMet’s General Manager Hiring
The General Manager is the Top Boss for TriMet. TAKE ACTION: Join us in testifying at TriMet’s next Board Meeting on January 27th to share your input on the selection of the next General Manager. From policing and public safety on transit to regionwide YouthPass and expanding bus service, the General Manager is in charge […]
Input on Hiring the Next TriMet General Manager
After less than three years at the helm, TriMet General Manager Kelsey announced their retirement in December. This leadership change provides an opportunity for the community to be involved in this essential hiring decision that will have impacts across the greater Portland region for years to come. Local community stakeholders have spoken loudly and for […]
Transportation Investments for Clackamas County – M26-218
In Clackamas County, Measure 26-218 makes dedicated project investments along McLoughlin Blvd., 181st, Hwy 212, and 82nd Ave., plus bus and safety improvements, and funding for community stability and anti-displacement across the corridors where projects will be built. Everyone in the region will benefit from the complete electrification of TriMet’s bus fleet, and high school-aged […]
Measure 26-218 Invests in Washington County
In Washington County, Measure 26-218 makes dedicated project investments along Tualatin Valley Highway, SW 185th, SW Corridor Light Rail, Sunset Transit Center, Walker Rd, Hall Blvd, and the Fanno Creek Trail, plus community stability and anti-displacement funding across the corridors where projects will be built. Everyone in the region will benefit from the complete electrification […]