Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation
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The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation is a 17-member committee of elected officials and representatives of agencies involved in transportation that make recommendations to the Metro Council on transportation needs in this region.
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The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) is comprised of 17 local elected and state agency officials, and public agency officials that operate major modes of transportation in the Portland metropolitan region. JPACT is charged with coordinating the development of plans defining required regional transportation improvements, developing a consensus of governments on the prioritization of required improvements, and promoting and facilitating the implementation of identified priorities.
JPACT, with input from its technical advisory committee, Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, recommend priorities and develop the transportation plan for the region. This plan is forward to the Metro Council, which must adopt JPACT's recommendation before implementing.
Download transportation planning decision-making process factsheet
Meetings
JPACT usually meets on the second Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Metro Council Chambers. See Metro's online calendar for the next meeting.
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Meeting materials
JPACT meeting agendas, materials and minutes may be viewed, downloaded and/or printed online.
View 2012 meeting records
View 2011 meeting records
Membership
The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation is a 17-member committee of elected officials and representatives of agencies involved in transportation that make recommendations to the Metro Council on transportation needs for the Portland metropolitan area. See the JPACT bylaws and current committee roster for details.
View 2012 JPACT roster
View JPACT bylaws