Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - August 2026 Meeting

Public meeting

August 2026 meeting of the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee

August 11, 2026 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

This is an in-person meeting, hosted in Room 216 of the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Avenue). Light refreshments will be provided.

Per city policy a remote option is also available on Zoom. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You must register to attend with Zoom

Meeting Agenda:

Announcements (6:00-6:15)

Vision Zero Update
Committee member hot topics

East Portland Major Bikeway Projects (6:15-6:50)
Two significant roadway projects that will dramatically improve conditions for bicycling are underway in East Portland on 122^nd and 148^th. PBOT Planner Kathryn Doherty-Chapman will provide an update on the scope and design for the Safe Streets for All 122^nd Avenue Project, which is approaching 60% design. The148th Avenue Safety & Transit Access Project is at an earlier stage but is advancing design. Feedback is welcomed on these federally-funded projects, though opportunities for change are limited by federal funding timelines, rules and budget.

Bicycle Parking Code (6:50-7:20)
Portland's bicycle parking code has evolved from the simplicity of the 1990s ("1 bicycle parking space for every 20 car parking spaces"). Today's code includes two tiers in the city, requirements for spaces based on land use and building area, requirements for spacing, for cargo bikes, for short- and long-term parking and for charging. Liz Hormann from PBOT, who helped lead the most recent comprehensive code modifications, and Phil Nameny from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability will discuss current issues with the code at both the local and state levels and discuss early thinking about a path forward that takes growing ebike use into consideration.

Quadcycle Administrative Rule (7:20-7:45)
Russ Brooks, PBOT's Freight Coordinator, will present a draft administrative rule that would create a new "microfreight vehicle" classification for four-wheeled electric cargo quadricycles. The rule will legalize their use in the public right-of-way for both personal and commercial purposes without a permit. Because Oregon's e-bike statute caps out at three wheels these larger cargo vehicles currently have no lawful path to operate in bike lanes. The proposed rule is intended to support the City's 2040 Freight Plan and Climate Emergency goals by providing a lower-carbon alternative to delivery trucks and vans. The rule would address vehicle size and where they can operate, including in bicycle lanes. Staff are seeking feedback on the proposed rule and how these vehicles should share space safely with people biking.

Committee Business (7:45-7:55)

Consider for approval letter to Portland Clean Energy Fund
Consider for approval recommendation that the city evaluate the establishment of the "mini-60s bikeway"

Public Comment (7:55-8:00)

Adjourn (8:00)