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This subcommittee of the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee makes recommendations about planning, funding and implementation of the regional travel options program.
The subcommittee meets bi-monthly from 3 to 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday. Meetings and other related events are posted on Metro's online calendar.View the calendar
The Regional Travel Options subcommittee makes recommendations to the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee related to a program to provide alternatives to driving alone in the region.
The mission of the subcommittee is to:
The RTO subcommittee represents a balance of the region's communities and interests. The subcommittee has a total of four community members who join technical staff from state, regional and local agencies and governments. Community members on the subcommittee are appointed for two-year terms.
This committee provides technical input to the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation on transportation planning and funding priorities for the Portland metropolitan region.
The Regional Travel Options program works to increase use of travel options and reduce pollution.
A network of bicycle routes is one way Metro plans to provide a balanced range of transportation choices.
Regional pedestrian planning focuses on making walking safe, convenient and accessible to all, particularly in downtown areas and along major transit corridors.