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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 […]
We Proudly Endorse the Let’s Get Moving Campaign
This November, our region will be voting on a ballot measure that will make long-overdue investments in safety, transit, accessible, and affordable transportation across the greater Portland region. During the shaping of this measure, the Getting There Together Coalition sought input through our member organizations and heard from communities across the region to identify the […]
Oh, the places you’ll go!
In 2017, a small group of leaders from community-based organizations penned a letter asking the region’s transportation leaders to think boldly and more equitably in the ways we invest in transportation for our region — and with it, the Getting There Together Coalition was born. We know our region is stronger when we all have […]
Let’s Get Moving!
July 16, 2020: Today, after years of work with and input from the community, Metro Council referred their Get Moving 2020 regional transportation investment measure to the November 2020 ballot, which will invest more than $7 billion across the greater Portland region over the next 20 years. Read more about our analysis of and input […]
Metro Considers Referral of Transportation Investment Measure to the November Ballot
Metro’s regional transportation investment measure is nearing finalization, with a draft plan of projects and program investments available on their website, upcoming listening sessions scheduled starting June 30, and a referral decision by Metro Council expected to take place on July 16. The Getting There Together Coalition strongly supports referral of this transportation package. Join […]