Important message from Director Williams on the dissolution of the BBAC:
About the committee
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) convened the Bureau and Budget Advisory Committee (BBAC) to provide advice and support to the Director of PBOT. The BBAC’s role was to:
1. Inform PBOT's annual transportation budget.
2. Review program priorities and capital project lists.
3. Provide input on the strategy for incorporating equity into PBOT’s work and direction on the inclusion of communities have been traditionally underserved by PBOT.
4. Provide guidance to City Council on the effective use of resources as it relates to the overall budget
5. Think critically and strategically about the complete transportation system and provide input that champions the success of both the whole transportation system and the City of Portland and all of its residents.
6. Monitor the creation of the budget and track overall revenues, expenditure, and larger bureau program/project implementation.
The BBAC is comprised of staff representatives and community members who represent various geographic locations, interests, voices, and have a variety of different lived experiences. This page serves both the members of the BBAC as well as the general public.
Bylaws
Meetings
BBAC meetings were held on the third Thursday of each month from 4 to 5:30 pm. BBAC meetings were open to the public. Audience members could provide public comment testimony via mail or email or at BBAC meetings.