Metro transportation options FFY25 - FFY27

On May 14, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) $1,439,776.79 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation options during Federal Fiscal Years 2025–2027. This formula grant supports ODOT's comprehensive efforts to advance multimodal transportation infrastructure and services that provide residents with sustainable commuting alternatives beyond single-occupancy vehicles.

Through this funding, ODOT, in partnership with Metro (the Portland metropolitan area's regional government agency), delivers transportation demand management initiatives, multimodal network improvements, and alternative transportation promotion activities. The grant enables the development and enhancement of active transportation infrastructure—including pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes, and sidewalk construction in urban areas—as well as electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment across Oregon. By supporting these alternative transportation options, the grant aligns with the FHWA's broader objectives under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve transportation infrastructure resilience, enhance safety, and support sustainable transportation modes while facilitating regional planning and coordination across local jurisdictions.

Project description

Metro funding to promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation options during federal fiscal years 2025, 2026 and 2027.