Overview
The 2045 Transportation System Plan (TSP) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) provides guidance and perspective to the project team throughout each phase of the 2045 TSP work plan. Committee members focus on policies and the outcomes of technical analyses, offering valuable insight into community priorities and lived experiences. This input helps ensure the plan reflects community values and informs decision-making as the City updates its long-range transportation strategy.
Learn about upcoming CAC meetings on the 2045 TSP events page
How were committee members decided?
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) TSP project team received over 160 applications for 30 seats (plus a Planning Commission liaison) on the TSP Community Advisory Committee. Each application was reviewed and scored by a diverse internal five-person panel and members were selected for an overall geographic, demographic, and perspective diversity
Planning Commission Liaison
Steph Routh
Title/Role: Planning Commission liaison member
District/Area: Planning Commission
Steph Routh was the former (and first) Executive Director of Oregon Walks and the former Communications and Marketing Manager for the Community Cycling Center. Steph has been a member of numerous Portland boards and committees including the Jade District Policy & Equity Committee, ODOT Region 1 Area Commission on Transportation, and the PBOT Budget Advisory Committee. Steph was the most recent former Chair of the Planning and Sustainability Commission and currently serves as the Chair of the Portland Planning Commission and will be a liaison to the Planning Commission.
District 1 Members
Ben Michael Brady
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 1
Ben Michael Brady is a longtime Portland resident with a background in civil engineering and over a decade of community involvement in transportation and public budgeting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Portland State University and has applied his skills through volunteer roles with the City of Gresham's Transportation Planning Department and Portland’s Urban Forestry Division. Ben has served on Multnomah County’s Citizen Budget Advisory Committee since 2012, including as co-chair, and is active in Toastmasters and the GIS in Action conference, where he leads an annual map contest. Through his professional work at Home Depot and volunteer experiences, he has developed strong cross-cultural communication skills and a deep interest in inclusive, community-informed transportation planning.
David Daley
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 1
David Daley is a retired transit professional with over 40 years of experience in bus operations, paratransit, non-emergency medical transportation, and ambulance services. His career focused on improving service in diverse communities, with leadership roles in East and South Los Angeles and South Chicago. Since retiring, David has remained active in regional transportation equity efforts. He serves as co-chair of the Fixed Route Subcommittee for the TriMet Committee on Accessible Transportation, where he collaborates with PBOT to improve bus stop accessibility and interagency coordination. David brings expertise in transit system design, street maintenance, traffic signals, vehicle specifications, pedestrian safety, and bikeway planning. A daily transit user at age 76, he is committed to building a more integrated, equitable system that better serves all Portlanders—especially those in underserved areas.
Deian Salazar
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 1
Deian Salazar is a young civic and policy advocate with lived experience as a BIPOC, neurodivergent, former foster youth rooted in East Portland. With over five years of experience in public policy, community engagement, and equity-focused advisory work, Deian serves on the Portland Children’s Levy Community Advisory Council and several state commissions, including the Oregon Commission on Autism and the Governor’s Child Foster Care Advisory Commission.
Geoffrey Lucas Johnson
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 1
Geoffrey Lucas Johnson is the Director of Operations at Coral Sales Company, a highway safety product distributor with ODOT contracts. With over 10 years of experience in supply chain management and regulatory compliance, he specializes in optimizing logistics, process improvement, and ensuring DOT and state transportation regulations are met. Geoffrey also has expertise in data-driven decision-making, strategic growth, and navigating procurement processes. Passionate about equity and collaboration, he is committed to fostering inclusive environments and aims to bring his operational and industry knowledge to impact Portland’s transportation system.
Ky Hansen
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 1
Ky Hansen lives and works in the Portland area, supporting students who are blind or visually impaired and the educators who serve them. Ky works for Columbia Regional Inclusive Services and brings over a decade of experience in special education, including seven years as a classroom assistant and interpreter for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Ky holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language and English Interpreting from Western Oregon University and a Master of Science in Special Education from Portland State University, where they specialized in teaching safe and independent travel skills to students with vision loss. They also earned a teaching license with an endorsement in education for students with visual impairments. Ky has been deeply involved with the DeafBlind communities in both Seattle and Oregon, where they first discovered their passion for accessibility, mobility, and inclusive education. They are especially committed to supporting individuals with combined hearing and vision loss and ensuring that everyone has safe and equitable access to the community. Outside of work, Ky enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest through hiking and backpacking—and never forgets the camera. They share their life with their partner, two cuddly cats named Coconut and Tigger, and a playful dog named Olive who keeps them all on their toes
Lin Felton
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 1
Lin Felton is a longtime Portland resident and community advocate with a background in international journalism. As a former editor for a global news agency, Lin brings strong cross-cultural communication skills, honed through decades of experience working in multilingual, high-pressure environments. She currently serves as Board President of the District 1 East Coalition, Land Use Chair of the Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association, and a member of the Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition. Lin has been actively engaged in land use and transportation issues, including participating in the Prosper Portland working group for the SPACC TIF district. With a BA in Economics and a deep commitment to inclusive, community-driven policy, Lin is passionate about ensuring diverse District 1 voices are represented in Portland’s future planning efforts.
District 2 Members
Abigail Sloan
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 2
Abigail Sloan is a queer, mixed-race Salish (Native American) and Filipino woman based in NE Portland, working at Energy Trust of Oregon with a focus on sustainability and service to underserved communities. She brings a background in nonprofit outreach, education, and caregiving—serving both youth and elders—with deep connections to immigrant, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Trained through PBOT’s Transportation Class, Abigail advocates for equitable, community-centered transportation planning, with a focus on pedestrian and cycling safety in North and East Portland. Her lived experience and professional work align with climate justice, accessibility, and inclusive engagement across Portland’s diverse neighborhoods.
Cole Mills
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 2
Cole Mills is a Portlander through and through–a lifelong Blazers fan and living within five miles of his childhood North Portland neighborhood. In 1999, he started his financial career as an assistant, became a financial planner himself, earned his CFP® mark, and is now co-founder and president of Bridgetown Wealth Management. Cole has a strong financial acumen but also a grounded, familial approach that makes him such an effective advisor.
"We have the immense responsibility of helping clients get to their financial goals. Ironically, my background in education has helped me enormously in that endeavor. Every day, I take complex topics and distill them into understandable ideas, conveying complex concepts through storytelling. And storytelling is a big part of our very intimate relationship. I've always felt like clients are more at ease discussing personal aspects of their lives with me if I'm more willing to share about myself, so sharing goes both ways. There's a great deal of trust exchanged here, and what makes this career so beautiful is that I have the privilege of knowing the lives, loves, laughs and losses of all the folks I sit down with."
From public arts to human rights, Cole invests time and personal resources across Portland, but his greatest philanthropic efforts are focused on public education. Cole is a board member and revenue chair for All Hands Raised, a nonprofit organization running Multnomah County Schools' cradle to career initiative. He's sat on two Portland Public Schools advisory committees and regularly volunteers for job shadowing and career day presentations. Through Rotary Club of Portland, Cole's chaired and participated in Enterprise Academy, an annual 3-day camp that exposes 80-plus high school students to ethical entrepreneurship, for the past 10 years.
Cole works hard so he and his family can travel to and experience the food and culture of every corner of the world. He's an active dad, instilling in his daughter Harper, an understanding of compassion and diversity through travel, art, music and family.
Daniel Heffernan
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 2
Daniel Heffernan is a retired transportation and land use consultant with extensive experience in capital investment planning and systems development charge programs. He has worked with cities and counties throughout Oregon to design infrastructure investment plans. Daniel has also been actively involved in community organizations, serving as a past board member of WeShine, a shelter advocacy group, and a volunteer advisor for the North and Northeast Business Association. He served as the Sullivan’s Gulch Land Use and Transportation Chair and advised City Staff on transportation projects in the area. He is passionate about improving Portland's transportation infrastructure, with a focus on pedestrian and bike safety, and has a deep commitment to equity and community-driven planning.
Debbie Kitchin
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 2
Debbie Kitchin is a small business owner, civic leader, and long-time Portland resident with over 40 years of experience in community development, inclusive policy, and urban planning. As co-chair of the Portland Charter Commission and former board president of the Energy Trust of Oregon, Debbie has championed equity-focused systems change in government and sustainability. Her business has participated in Prosper Portland’s Portland Means Progress initiative and is a member of the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs. Debbie has served in leadership roles with the Portland Metro Chamber, Central Eastside Industrial Council, and Greater Portland Inc., bringing a deep understanding of transportation, freight movement, and zoning from a small business and economic development lens. With a background as a regional economist, she brings data-driven insights to long-range planning. Debbie is committed to building an equitable, climate-conscious transportation system that serves all Portlanders, drawing from decades of lived and professional experience as a driver, cyclist, pedestrian, and transit rider.
Liuda Serohina
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 2
Liuda Serohina is a 23-year-old transportation advocate and aspiring planner with a background in community development, focusing on equity and inclusion in urban planning. At Go Lloyd, she leads mobility initiatives and community engagement efforts for underserved residents and commuters in the Lloyd neighborhood. Her experience includes working with low-income communities and grassroots organizations to advocate for transit access and safety improvements. Born and raised in Ukraine, Liuda’s international perspective, shaped by living in six countries, informs her passion for accessible cities and transit-oriented development. She combines data analysis and humanities-based methods to approach planning with empathy, ensuring diverse voices are heard. Liuda is a board member of the Lloyd Community Association, a PBOT Transportation Ambassador, a Neighborhood Tree Steward with Urban Forestry, and an active participant in local transportation organizations. Committed to building more equitable, efficient, and accessible transportation systems for all, she is excited to advance proactive safety, 24/7 transit service, and public trust in governance through her role on the 2045 TSP CAC.
Michael Walker
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 2
Michael Walker is a Health Policy Analyst Sr. at the Multnomah County Public Health Department, where he utilizes his expertise in health policy and racial equity to address disparities within the community. He is a dedicated member of the Portland African American Leadership Forum (PAALF) and the Oregon Active Transportation Planning Committee (OATS), where he actively advocates for equitable transportation systems and policy changes that benefit marginalized communities. With a strong foundation in health administration and policy analysis, Michael works to promote access to transportation, improve economic opportunities, and foster inclusivity in Portland’s urban planning. His work focuses on leveraging his lived experience and professional background to ensure that equity is at the center of policy decisions, particularly for communities of color, low-income populations, and those facing mobility challenges.
District 3 Members
Andrea Haverkamp
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
Andrea Haverkamp, PhD is the Transportation and Land Use chair of the Kerns Neighborhood Association and serves on its board. She is also a board member of Portland: Neighbors Welcome, advocating for housing abundance and improved transportation access. Andrea is involved with AORTA (Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates), where she supports best practices for bus and passenger rail investments and contributes to state legislative affairs. Additionally, she acts as a liaison between the Kerns Neighborhood Association and the Kernside Business District, helping advance transportation goals to support local businesses and sustainable growth in the area.
Brian Romer
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
Brian Romer is a publishing consultant, local government policy advisor, and climate advocate as well as Editor in Chief of the open access journal World Transport: Policy and Practice. He’s been a science and technology book publisher for more than 35 years, and specializes in transportation, cities, climate change, and sustainability. Brian is actively involved in civic engagement, serving on both the Portland and Multnomah County Community Involvement Committees, contributing to land use and transportation planning. He is also a climate advocate, working with organizations such as 350PDX and the Climate Reality Project. Brian aims to deepen his involvement in local governance and share best practices from his advisory roles.
Cassie Wilson
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
Cassie Wilson is the Transportation Policy Manager at 1000 Friends of Oregon, focusing on transportation policy and advocacy. A community organizer and disabled individual who uses a mobility scooter, Cassie is committed to ensuring that transportation planning is accessible to all, especially people with disabilities. Cassie holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Portland State University, with a focus on Urban Planning and transportation. She has served on advisory committees, including Clackamas County’s Sunrise Corridor Community Visioning Steering Committee and TriMet's accessibility committee. She has also been active with grassroots organizations, advocating for sustainable, accessible transportation. Cassie is passionate about working collaboratively to create a better future, with a focus on climate-friendly, equitable transportation policies. She aims to bring her experiences as a young disabled person and her equity and land-use perspective to the 2045 Transportation System Plan update. She hopes to ensure that disability and accessibility needs are represented throughout the process.
David Binnig
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
David Binnig is a board member and secretary of BikeLoud PDX and an active member of Portland: Neighbors Welcome. With over 20 years of experience in multilingual environments, he brings a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. A public policy student at PSU, David focuses on transportation and land use, with coursework in urban transportation planning. He lives in SE Portland (District 3) and is a property owner. As a parent, he navigates the city’s transportation system and advocates for safety, equity, and sustainability in Portland’s transportation planning.
Indigo (Indi) Namkoong
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
Indigo (Indi) Namkoong is a transportation advocate and coalition-builder committed to advancing transportation justice. With a background in planning and public policy, Indi has been involved in shaping local and state transportation policies, including the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan update and the 2025 state transportation package. As the leader of Verde's Transportation Justice Leadership Institute, Indi designs and leads a course to empower frontline community members in transportation advocacy, focusing on those with access needs. Indi is also a board member of Portland: Neighbors Welcome, where they advocate for housing abundance and complete communities. A car-free resident of Portland’s Cully neighborhood, Indi brings personal experience navigating the city's transportation challenges and is passionate about ensuring affordable, sustainable options for all Portlanders. With expertise in coalition-building, consensus decision-making, and transportation policy, Indi is dedicated to ensuring that Portland’s transportation system prioritizes equity and accessibility for underserved communities.
Madi Carlson
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
Madi Carlson is the Education and Engagement Director at The Street Trust, where she leads education programs and advocates for equitable, sustainable transportation. She works with diverse communities, including older adults, youth, immigrants, and people with disabilities, and champions policies that prioritize walking, biking, and transit. Madi also brings a regional perspective from The Street Trust’s broader work, ensuring Portland's Transportation System Plan aligns with climate, housing, and transportation goals. A car-free single mother of two teens, she lives in District 3 and works in Districts 1-4.
Nick Sauvie
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
Nick Sauvie is a lifelong Portlander and Executive Director of ROSE Community Development, where he has led efforts to build affordable housing and strengthen East Portland neighborhoods since 1992. With decades of experience in housing development, community organizing, and public policy, Nick has developed more than 50 housing and mixed-use sites across Portland. His work is deeply informed by the transportation and zoning policies that shape feasibility and community outcomes. Nick has served on the boards of Housing Oregon and the Welcome Home Coalition, and co-chairs the housing committee of the East Portland Action Plan. A former VISTA Volunteer and Southeast Uplift community organizer, Nick brings a strong track record of inclusive engagement and a collaborative approach. He is committed to advancing visionary, equitable transportation policies that reflect the needs of racially and economically diverse communities in East Portland and beyond.
Zachary Lauritzen
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 3
Zachary Lauritzen is the Executive Director of Oregon Walks, where he advocates for safer, more equitable, and accessible pedestrian infrastructure across Portland, with a focus on communities along 82nd Avenue and East Portland. A former public educator of 15 years, Zachary brings a strong background in community organizing, group facilitation, and equity-centered advocacy. His work is grounded in uplifting voices most impacted by Portland’s inequitable transportation system—especially nondrivers, seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Zachary serves on several regional coalitions and committees, including the 82nd Avenue Transit Steering Committee, Interstate Bridge Replacement Community Advisory Group, and ODOT’s Region 1 ACT. As a bilingual parent, neighborhood association chair, and lifelong pedestrian advocate, he is committed to building climate-resilient, people-centered transportation networks where all Portlanders—ages 8 to 80—can thrive.
District 4 Members
Aisha Y. Musa
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 4
Aisha Y. Musa is a retired academic with a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. She has lived in Portland since the 1960s and has been a member of the Muslim community in NE Portland since the late 1980s. Aisha has extensive experience in multicultural and multilingual settings, having taught and traveled globally. She is currently a member of the Portland Parks and Recreation Accessibility Advisor Committee and the secretary of the North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies. As a person with cerebral palsy, Aisha has a unique perspective on transportation and accessibility issues, advocating for a built environment that is inclusive for all. She is committed to improving access and encouraging future generations to design more equitable spaces. Aisha resides in Old Town and relies on public transportation, including MAX and Lift, for mobility.
Alex Cousins
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 4
Alex Cousins is a transportation planning and community engagement expert with over 25 years of experience. He has led engagement efforts for major projects like the Sellwood Bridge replacement, the Outer Powell Blvd. improvements and the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project, focusing on diverse community outreach. A member of the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2), Alex has served as Cascade Chapter President and on the national board. With a background in communications and community development, he also served as Communications Manager for Portland's Bureau of Development Services. Alex currently leads community engagement for Portland General Electric. He is dedicated to advancing equity and is eager to contribute to the 2045 Transportation System Plan as a Community Advisory Committee member.
Claire Suzanne Carder
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 4
Claire Suzanne Carder is a retired Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employee with 32 years of experience in transportation, including environmental project management, community outreach, and regulatory expertise. She holds a BS in Physical Geography and a degree in Landscape Architecture. Claire has served on several civic and advisory groups, including the Multnomah County Community Involvement Committee and the Bureau of Development Services Development Review Advisory Committee. Currently, she chairs the Maplewood Neighborhood Association and is involved with the Friends of Alpenrose advocacy group. Claire is passionate about ensuring transportation planning addresses the needs of seniors and underserved communities, bringing a balanced perspective to transportation discussions and advocating for equitable solutions.
Dorothy Mitchell
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 4
Dorothy Mitchell is a transportation professional with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. She currently works as a Partner Success Manager at Via Transportation, where she supports transit agencies, cities, and Native American Tribes in improving transportation access and services, particularly for individuals with disabilities. Dorothy has a background in sustainable systems, with an MBA and over a decade of experience in transportation equity, including her role as General Manager of BIKETOWN from 2016-2020, where she expanded bike access for low-income communities. She has also worked at PBOT, contributing to street maintenance, safety funding measures, and stakeholder engagement. Dorothy is passionate about creating inclusive, accessible transportation systems and has a deep commitment to community service, evidenced by her work with local organizations like St. Andrew Catholic Church and Portland Fruit Tree Project. She is excited to bring her expertise in transportation, equity, and resource allocation to the Transportation System Plan Community Advisory Committee.
Ishaan Bhardwaj
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 4
Ishaan Bhardwaj is a high school student and commissioner with the Multnomah Youth Commission, where he advocates for youth transit equity and environmental sustainability. As chair of the Transit Equity and Environmental Advocacy sub-committee, he has worked to expand YouthPass, a transit program supporting youth access to school, work, and essential services. Ishaan has testified before the Oregon State legislature and participated in media coverage to highlight the importance of affordable, accessible transit for young people. Through his involvement in school environmental efforts and his commitment to youth-centered transit policies, Ishaan aims to ensure that the voices of underserved youth are heard in transportation planning and decision-making.
Janice Thompson
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 4
Janice Thompson is a retired deputy director of the Oregon Citizens Utility Board (CUB), where she led the development and launched implementation of an ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program. She has extensive experience in community engagement as a member of the League of Women Voters of Portland (LWVPDX) and the transportation committee of Mobilizing for Climate Action Together (MCAT). Janice is ardent about transportation equity, safety, and climate action, with a focus on public transit and addressing transportation budget challenges. As a senior and a lesbian woman, she brings a personal and empathetic perspective to transportation policy, particularly in supporting aging populations and advocating for expanded community engagement. Janice owns a condo near Portland State University and is actively involved in city governance and transportation issues.
Stephen McLandrich
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: District 4
Stephen McLandrich is a geotechnical engineer with over 20 years of experience in civil engineering, specializing in public transportation-focused projects. He works at Shannon & Wilson, where his firm has partnered with PBOT on projects like the Ned Flanders Bridge. Stephen has lived in Portland since 2015 and is an active advocate for child pedestrian and bicycle safety, particularly in SW Portland, where he became involved after witnessing dangerous conditions for families. He currently serves as co-chair of the Fixing Our Streets Oversight Committee, is the Transportation Chair for the Multnomah Neighborhood Association, and volunteers with SW Trails and D4 Land Use and Transportation meetings. With a master's degree in interdisciplinary design from the University of Cambridge, Stephen is committed to improving Portland's transportation infrastructure to enhance safety, support active transportation, and encourage community engagement.
At-Large Members
Jana Jarvis
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: At-Large
Jana Jarvis is the President & CEO of the Oregon Trucking Association and a seasoned transportation advocate with over 25 years of experience shaping policy across Oregon. She currently chairs the Portland Freight Committee and serves on several high-level advisory groups, including the I-5 Bridge Community Advisory Committee, ODOT’s Safety & Mobility Committee, and the Oregon Freight Advisory Committee. Jana plays a key role in statewide rulemaking and electrification efforts through active participation in working groups with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE). She holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Portland. With deep industry knowledge, strategic leadership, and strong ties to Portland’s freight community, Jana ensures that freight mobility remains a central consideration in long-term transportation planning. She is committed to providing actionable, equity-informed feedback that strengthens the city’s Transportation System Plan.
Polina Sergeev
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: At-Large
Polina Sergeev is a Community Health Worker who helps newcomers navigate Portland’s public transportation system. Fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, Polina specializes in making public services accessible across cultural and language barriers. Her work focuses on assisting individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds to improve their independence, including through transit. Polina’s experience on various advisory committees, such as the Oregon Secretary of State Translation Advisory Council, strengthens her ability to advocate for equitable transit solutions. As a regular transit user in Downtown Portland, she brings firsthand insight into the challenges and potential improvements for Portland’s transportation system. Polina aims to use her unique perspective to advocate for better accessibility and community engagement in transit planning.
Ryan Webb
Title/Role: Member
District/Area: At-Large
Ryan Webb is the Engineering and Planning Manager for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. For the past 17 years, he has worked for and with various government agencies developing, designing, and constructing public infrastructure. For the last five years he has worked for the Tribe managing all capital improvement projects ranging from streets and utilities to housing development, to commercial buildings for essential services. Ryan is passionate about engineering and public works and enjoys the challenge of solving neighborhood/community needs, gaining a greater understanding of what the community requires to thrive, and striving towards reaching that goal. The reward of seeing a project being used by the public is extremely gratifying to him. Ryan graduated from the University of Nottingham, England with a master's in civil engineering. He spent a year aboard as part of an exchange program and studied at Oregon State University.