PBOT is recruiting new members for the Central City in Motion Working Group
 Central City in Motion Plan cover with images of a TriMet bus, a truck, and a person bicycling in a green bike lane on a city street. The cover reads “Transportation for Everyone: Central City in Motion Implementation Plan.”
Do you have an interest in Portland’s transportation system in Portland’s Central City?
Are you a problem-solver, willing to help PBOT evaluate project designs, weigh trade-offs, resolve conflicts, and move forward with implementing projects in a timely manner?
If yes, please apply to serve on Central City in Motion Working Group!
Central City in Motion (CCIM) is PBOT’s plan for strategic investments to accommodate more people on Central City streets.
The CCIM Working Group is an 18-member City Advisory Body that meets quarterly (currently virtually) and advises PBOT on project design, user experience, public communications and engagement, and monitoring performance. Representing a broad set of community and business perspectives, the group offers strategic advice to help the PBOT project team implement successful projects as recommended in the Central City in Motion and Rose Lane Project plans.
How to apply
What we look for
To be eligible for the Central City in Motion Working Group, members must live, play, worship, work or do business in the city of Portland.
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You have an interest in Portland’s transportation system in the Central City
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You are a problem-solver, willing to help PBOT evaluate project designs, weigh trade-offs, resolve conflicts, and move forward with implementing projects in a timely manner
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You bring unique perspectives and can offer input on specific issues and how they might impact specific communities/populations
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You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability.
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You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most.
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You believe in the value of public participation in government process
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You have an expertise or interest with the design of transportation projects, particularly bike and pedestrian safety improvements, transit priority and freight.
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You have the experience, skills, knowledge, or perspective related to:
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Transportation Policy and Projects
- Racial Justice
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Social and Economic Justice
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Youth and/or Elderly Transportation Needs
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Disability Rights and/or Universal Access
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Public Health
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Houseless and/or Social Services
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Climate Justice and/or Environmental Resiliency
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Public engagement and/or communications
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Data analysis
- You are available to attend all virtual quarterly meetings and participate in the discussions
 Map of Portland's Central City in white with blue lines and dots representing projects completed and projects planned for construction in 2022.
Application Process
Deadline for applications: Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the Central City in Motion Working Group Staff Liaison, Briana Orr at briana.orr@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-7566
We Encourage You to Apply!
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is the steward of the city’s transportation system and a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides access and mobility. Learn more at portland.gov/transportation
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