Help Metro Decide What Transportation Projects to Fund by April 30th!

2025-04-09

Help Metro Decide What Transportation Projects to Fund by April 30th!

Metro is seeking community input for the 2028-2030 Regional Flexible Funds Allocation (RFFA)

Once every three years, Metro opens a competitive grant process called Regional Flexible Funds Allocation (RFFA). This is a chance for cities throughout the region to fund new transportation projects using federal funding. This past application window, the City of Portland submitted six exciting projects. Head to their website where you can see which projects submitted by the City of Portland.

One proposed project directly affects the Woodlawn Neighborhood.

Northeast MLK Jr Blvd Safety and Access to Transit

Sponsor: Portland BOT

Requested Amount: $4,879,517.00

Total Project Cost: $5,438,000.00

Project Type: Active Transportation

Project Purpose: Construction

Project Description: New enhanced crossings and signal modifications along Northeast MLK Jr Boulevard (Northeast Hancock to Northeast Lombard St) at key locations to improve safety for people walking, crossing, and accessing transit along this corridor. In addition to enhanced pedestrian crossings, the project with improve intersection lighting.

Deadline to share your thoughts and give input is April 30, 2025.

The public domain image above is of pedestrians crossing a street in Barcelona, Spain.