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SUMMARY:Continental Breakfast
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LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your name badge and lanyard (as well as a Summit Prize Map!) on the 1st floor lobby of the Smith Memorial Student Union\, right next to the entrance on SW Broadway. You'll then head up to the 3rd floor for breakfast and sessions.
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LOCATION:Lobby\, Smith Memorial Student Union\, Smith Memorial Student Union\, 1825 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR 97201\, USA
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SUMMARY:Welcome to OATS
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LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Keynote: Building a Winning Platform to Transform Transit with $1.5B/year
DESCRIPTION:Lessons from Amy Rynell\, the Excutive Director of Active Trans. Based in Chicago\, the Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization that works to improve conditions for bicycling\, walking and transit and engage people in healthy and active ways to get around.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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DTSTART:20260422T163000Z
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SUMMARY:No Sales Tax. No Tolls. Now What? Rethinking How Oregon Pays for Its Roads
DESCRIPTION:Oregon faces a uniquely difficult transportation funding challenge: it has no statewide sales tax\, no active tolling and a gas tax that is steadily losing revenue as vehicles become more efficient and electric.\n\nSo what happens when your primary funding source disappears and your backup options are politically or structurally constrained?\n\nThis panel explores how Oregon is confronting that reality through road usage charges and other emerging strategies. Panelists will examine its policy tradeoffs\, political dynamics\, and technological infrastructure shaping the state’s path forward.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle: Connecting Community and Accessing Nature
DESCRIPTION:LIMIT: 14 (14-passenger lift-equipped bus)\n\nLocation Details:\nMeet outside Smith Memorial Student Union at 10:15 a.m.\, depart at 10:30 a.m.\n\nDescription:\nThis session will walk through the history\, purpose\, and building of the pilot Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle. This short-term service\, which is funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation's Innovative Mobility Program\, will operate as a pilot during summer weekends in 2026. The session will cover (1) the need for additional transportation and transit access to green space\; (2) infrastructure needs within the parks to support transit or a shuttle service\; (3) partnership building with community organizations to provide activities\, guides\, and welcoming atmosphere to shuttle riders\; and (4) the challenge of funding and operation over time.\n \nWe will be driving the Inner Park Loop\, one of four lines that will make up the shuttle service during summer 2026\, to view the unique challenges of supporting shuttle / transit access in Forest Park.\n\n Background about the project:\nThe pilot Forest Park/Washington Park Community Connector Shuttle is a free community shuttle run by the City of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). It will provide transportation options for Portland\, Oregon communities to access Forest Park and Washington Park\, two significant City-stewarded parks with limited public transit access and neighborhood connectivity. Modeled in part on King County\, Washington’s Trailhead Direct program\, the pilot will provide free shuttle buses between Forest and Washington parks and well-known\, transit-accessible PP&R or PP&R-affiliate / partner facilities in East\, Northeast\, and North Portland on weekends during peak summer visitation season. These areas of Portland feature neighborhoods with high and medium-high income disparity and/or significant populations of BIPOC and immigrant and refugee residents. In East Portland especially\, these communities have statistically lower access to greenspace. The shuttle is intended to help connect community to these spaces.\n \nIconic Forest and Washington parks are regional resources but can be challenging to access\, particularly for communities on the east side of the Willamette River for whom personal transportation is a barrier. At 5\,200 acres\, Forest Park is the largest forested city park in the country\, features over 80 miles of trails and provides invaluable outdoor recreation\, exercise\, and educational opportunities. However\, Forest Park is largely inaccessible to people without access to personal vehicles. Surveys demonstrate that communities view limited public transit and suboptimal parking as barriers to accessing the park\, especially if they do not have access to a car. Indeed\, the public can access only eight of Forest Park’s 40+ access points via public transit routes. Even those routes have limitations\; transit travel times between established community gathering places like PP&R community centers to Forest Park trailheads can be long\, chilling the public’s willingness to travel by transit. For example\, travel via transit between the East Portland Community Center to the popular Leif Erikson NW Germantown Road trailhead in the center of Forest Park is ~128 minutes\, including two transfers and a 1-mile walk on a steep\, winding road with no shoulder. The same trip takes ~31 minutes in a personal vehicle.\n \nTransit access to Washington Park from certain neighborhoods in the City is similarly limited. At 410 acres and considered Portland’s “crown jewel\,” Washington Park features regional attractions like the Oregon Zoo\, World Forestry Center\, Hoyt Arboretum\, International Rose Test Garden\, and Portland Japanese Garden. However\, there is no direct transit service between the park and North Portland\; traveling there from the St. Johns neighborhood in North Portland takes over 70 minutes and at least one transfer via public transit\, but fewer than 20 minutes by car. Long transit times between East Portland locations and the park can also discourage visitation. Further\, there is no transit connectivity between Forest Park and Washington Park\; although the parks are adjacent\, visitors can only travel between them by hiking or via personal vehicle. The proposed shuttle pilot will link the parks and these neighborhoods with limited connectivity to offer more efficient and more reliable access for communities with limited options.\n \nIn addition\, the shuttle could help relieve parking congestion in the parks during peak season by reducing single-car and drive-alone trips for community members with access to personal vehicles. With this effect\, the shuttle would also help lower greenhouse gas emissions and increase driver and pedestrian safety around the parks. \n\nA key component of the shuttle project is building partnerships with community organizations to provide activities\, workshops\, and guiding service to first-time and repeat visitors to Forest and Washington parks\, ensurin...
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:The Return on Investment For Cycling
DESCRIPTION:For the 8th consecutive year\, Finland was named the happiest country in the world. Helsinki is annually recognized as one of the most livable cities in world. Helsinki was named 6th in the global Copenhagenize Index of bike friendly cities. \n\nFrom that report: "Once again among the world’s top 10 bicycle-friendly cities\, Helsinki continues to evolve with purpose\, prioritizing safety and social responsibility as leverage to develop cycling and carry out its urban transformation. Cycling is increasingly becoming a natural part of life for more and more residents\, reflecting the city’s steady progression towards making active mobility an inclusive and dependable choice for everyone."\n\nHelsinki has seen a 7.8/1 Euro return on return of construction of bicycle infrastructure. In this presentation/workshop\, participants will learn how to adapt (available) data from their cities into a tool to help them measure their city's own ROI. This will be the interactive part of the presentation/workshop.\n\nHelsinki's vision is not to be the most bike friendly city but the most functional city in the world. Thus\, all transportation modes have a part to play. Through investment and developments in cycling\, walking\, and transit\, each mode plays their part leading to rapid improvements. This leads\, among other things\, to the most recent year that saw zero traffic deaths in the city.In winter\, Helsinki sees a large in cycling modal share drop from 12% to 2%. \n\nHere is where we leave Helsinki and travel to Oulu\; a northern Finland city (pop. 216\,000) that is recognized as the winter cycling capital of the world. Cycling modal share drops there from 28% down 22% in winter. They achieve this largely through world class maintenance and almost total separation from vehicular traffic to bikes. There is a K-12 school - Metsokangkaskoulu - in Oulu with a student population of 1200 students. Of those 1200\, 1000 travel to and from the school by bike\, every day of the year. There are concrete strategies and design policies in palace to ensure this happens. For example\, there are 9 access points onto the campus. Only 2 are accessible by car.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:ODOT Partnerships for Awesomeness
DESCRIPTION:This presentation and interactive Q&A will explore innovative partnerships between ODOT and communities that advance active transportation and make our transportation system more awesome: the panel presentation will highlight partnerships to activate underutilized ODOT ROW to create skateparks and other urban amenities\, promote bikeshare programs in underserved communities\, amd improve and build trail access and connectivity\, while the Q&A/Discussion will provide space for people with ideas to activate ODOT spaces to discuss with practitioners and the community.Participants will gain insights into collaborative approaches that support Oregon’s vision for safe\, inclusive\, and sustainable transportation options. Bring your own ideas to share!
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Rebates to Results: Understanding the Benefits and Trends of E-Bike Incentives (Sponsored by Kittelson & Associates)
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will gain empirical insights into the benefits of accelerating e-bike (electric-assist bicycle) adoption through financial incentive programs\, as well as an overview of the current landscape of rebate initiatives across the United States. \n\nOne portion of the panel will examine the societal and personal impacts of two income-conditioned e-bike incentive programs: one implemented in British Columbia\, Canada\, and the other one in Benton County\, Oregon. We will present evidence on program cost-effectiveness and how incentivized e-bike adoption affected travel behavior including automobile mode substitution. We will also highlight the subsequent impacts attributable to the program\, such as reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions\, equity implications\, changes in accessibility\, travel-related costs and physical activity. \n\nThe second portion of the panel will focus on a newly released report from the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University\, which updates the landscape of e-bike incentive programs across North America. The panel will review findings from 118 incentive programs in the United States and Canada\, highlighting trends in point-of-sale discounts\, equity considerations\, and battery safety standards. The discussion will include implications for policymakers and transportation leaders seeking to expand e-bike adoption as a low-carbon\, safe\, and equitable mobility option\, as well as the role of safety standards in protecting riders and communities. \n\nTo make the session interactive\, the panelists will incorporate live pooling to estimate potential impacts of e-bike adoption by people in the room.\n\nSPONSORED BY Kittelson & Associates\n\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Is Shared Micromobility Public Transportation? Sponsored by Toole Design
DESCRIPTION:A moderated panel discussion on the topic of the current and future state of Shared Micromobility\, with representation from three Oregon cities (Portland\, Salem\, Eugene) and an expert with a lens on best practices nationwide. \n\nOur discussion will center around the intersection -- current and potential -- of shared micromobility and transit in Oregon and nationally. Brodie Hylton\, Executive Director of Cascadia Mobility\, will moderate the discussion\, talking about micromobility programs in the Portland\, Salem\, and Eugene -- both current and planned for the future. \n\nWe will discuss whether coordinated transit + shared micromobility is possible\, why or why not\, as well as the business and public investment case for transit agencies and ideas for greater transit agency participation and coordination. In a larger sense\, we'll cover&nbsp\;what we should be optimizing for -- people or profit -- and explore how a balance might best be achieved. There will also be an opportunity to ask panelists questions.\n\nSPONSORED BY Toole Design\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Building Safer Transportation Through Youth Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Meets outside PSU Smith Memorial Student Union (Broadway Entrance) at 11:00 a.m.\, departs by 11:15 a.m.\n\nLocation Details:\nWalk/roll 0.2 miles/4 minutes from PSU Smith Memorial Student Union to SW Hall & 5th FX2 bus stop to catch the 11:20 AM FX2 to&nbsp\;Division Midway Alliance. Returns to PSU SMSU by FX2 and 02 mile/4 minute walk/roll at&nbsp\;1:20 p.m.\n\nDescription:\nDivision Midway Alliance will share about The Transportation Education and Safety Youth Ambassador (TESYA) program and how it empowers immigrant and refugee youth to become community safety leaders and transit educators through a cultural liaison and train the trainer model. Through this program youth gain knowledge about transportation options\, bike and pedestrian safety\, mobility justice\, and climate conscious travel\, and share this information within their communities. TESYA ambassadors also support DMA Play Streets by helping transform neighborhood streets into pop up spaces for intergenerational play\, physical activity\, and social connection. Through these program activities\, TESYA strengthens neighborhood safety\, increases transit literacy\, and builds youth leadership that supports long term community development and safer public spaces. The tour will take place at Division Midway Alliance office\, arriving by transit\, to demonstrate the importance of place making and transit safety through TESYA\, possibly inviting one of TESYA youth participant to be part of the tour.\n\nIntended audience: This tour is intended for everyone! OATS attendees of all ages should attend.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Advancing Universal Basic Mobility: Scalable Programs Driving Equitable\, Sustainable Transportation Access
DESCRIPTION:Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) is the concept of providing a foundational level of transportation to all members of society\, regardless of factors such as socioeconomic status\, ability\, age\, or geographic location. Across the country\, UBM programs are being tested and established to expand equitable access and meet community-specific needs. In this session you will hear from two PNW programs that can serve as scalable\, implementation-ready models: Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Transportation Wallet: Access for All Program and King County Metro’s Easy Trip Program. \n\nBoth programs represent a shift away from single-mode transit subsidies toward multimodal\, resident-directed transportation support. By leveraging prepaid debit technology\, community-based partnerships\, and culturally responsive outreach\, these programs empower participants to choose how\, when\, and where they travel to access healthcare\, employment\, education\, and community connections. The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Transportation Wallet: Access for All has evolved from a small pilot to a permanent City of Portland program\, leveraging a partnership model to identify low-income residents in need of transportation assistance and distribute transportation benefits to community members. PBOT selects a cohort of community-based organizations to assist in implementing the program\, which provides transit passes\, bike- and scooter-share benefits\, and prepaid cards for use on transportation-related purchases. \n\nKing County Metro’s Easy Trip Program builds on lessons from peer mobility programs to provide supportive housing residents with flexible monthly transportation funds that expand access beyond traditional subsidized rides. Through a partnership with Hopelink\, the program pairs these funds with Community Transportation Navigators\, peer mentors with lived experience\, who offer hands-on guidance\, build trust\, and help residents navigate a range of transportation options. This integrated model demonstrates how combining flexible financial tools with human-centered support can improve access to jobs\, healthcare\, and essential services while advancing equity-focused mobility outcomes. \n\nThis presentation will feature a case study of each program that details the program's structure\, funding sources\, partnerships\, and performance measurement strategies that demonstrate return on investment. You’ll also hear the latest outcomes from these programs – such as reduced participant transportation cost burden\, increased transit and micromobility utilization\, and improved mobility. Attendees will gain insights on how UBM programs can be designed\, funded\, evaluated\, and scaled to advance equity\, climate goals\, and long-term system sustainability while improving participants’ daily lives.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Designing (Not Just Piloting) a Zero-Emission Microhub for a Public Market
DESCRIPTION:Public markets and food halls are becoming major generators of high-frequency trips including vendor supply\, third-party delivery and prepared food pickups\, catering and events\, and waste hauling among many other needs\, yet most are still designed as if freight\, pickup\, and logistics activities are incidental. \n\nThis session will share the planning and design approach underway for the James Beard Public Market Zero-Emissions Logistics Initiative: a zero-emissions concept using electric cargo bikes and an electric refrigerated van\, paired with a small-footprint microhub\, storage and charging infrastructure\, cold-chain staging development\, and changes at the curb with clearer loading and pickup operations.\n\nImportantly\, this is a pre-launch case study: the market and zero-emission logistics initiative are expected to launch in early 2027. That’s exactly why the session is valuable\, most projects fail or stall because the building\, curb\, staffing model\, vendor participation plan\, and performance metrics aren’t designed early enough. \n\nWe’ll walk through the decisions we’re making now\, the tradeoffs\, what we’ll be measuring from day one\, and how to avoid “pilot purgatory” by building a program that is efficient\, sustainable\, and scalable. Attendees will leave with a practical checklist for designing microhubs at trip-dense destinations\, what to change in the facility\, what to do at the curb\, how to structure partnerships\, and what success measures to set before launch.\n\nAttendees will learn how to:\n- Turn a trip-dense destination (market/food hall/main street) into a microhub + curb operating model before launch.\n- Identify the minimum viable facility moves (staging\, secure storage/charging\, cold-chain considerations\, order pickup design) to prevent operational chaos later.\n- Build a partner + staffing model that clarifies roles and responsibilities between the market\, the delivery operator\, and the city.\n- Create a vendor participation and engagement plan that supports small businesses and sets clear service expectations.\n- Choose a small set of launch-ready metrics (dwell time\, conflicts/double-parking reduction\, trip displacement\, CO₂e\, reliability\, participation/equity outcomes) and a simple dashboard approach.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Success: Planning\, Funding\, and Building Better Safe Routes to School
DESCRIPTION:Burgess & Niple (B&N) will present on innovative strategies to advance Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs by minimizing design costs and leveraging technology. \n\nTraditional design scopes can make small projects as costly to design as they are to construct. Through a series of case studies from Ohio\, Arizona\, and Idaho\, B&N will demonstrate how modifying scopes\, utilizing technology\, and adjusting deliverable expectations can reduce design costs while delivering easily constructible plans and projects. \n\nThe presentation will also showcase Peoria\, AZ’s innovative use of geospatial technology to modernize Safe Routes to School planning. A GIS-based solution replaced traditional static paper maps with an interactive web application that allows parents to map customized\, safe routes from home to school. This dynamic tool integrates real-time GIS data\, adapting to infrastructure updates and safety improvements\, while fostering collaboration among parents\, schools\, and planners. Attendees will learn how to advance SRTS programs by minimizing design costs and leveraging technology.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Oregon Micromobility Network Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop to share lessons learned from the last 3 legislative sessions\, and the brainstorm future policy proposals with attendees. OMN thrives due to the strength of the Network\; this session will lean on that brain trust to guide our activities and set the tone for 2027.\nPart 1 - presentation of the "dos and don'ts" of micromobility advocacy learned over the last 3 years\nPart 2 - a facilitated discussion on priority topics for OMN over the next few years\, and solicitation of ideas from the crowd
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Diving into Data: Data Equity\, Data Gaps and Bias\, Safety Dashboards
DESCRIPTION:Three Sessions:\n\nData equity in transportation safetyCorrecting the Signal: Filling in the Active Transportation Data Gap and Accounting for BiasCrash Data in Your Hands: Metro's Traffic Safety Dashboards\nData equity in transportation safety\n\n\nAnthony Cabadas and Nat Moss will present a StoryMap\, “Data Equity in Transportation Safety\,” developed for Metro’s Safe Streets for All program. The project explores what data equity means in the context of transportation safety\, offering readers a more critical and nuanced perspective as they engage with crash dashboards and other public data resources. Using disability as a lens\, the StoryMap highlights how missing representation shapes what we see - and fail to see -in safety data\, and introduces “data visceralization” as a method for bringing absent experiences back into view. Participants will leave with practical ways to question common crash-data assumptions and ideas for incorporating equity-focused storytelling and visualization into their own transportation safety work. \n\n\n\nCorrecting the Signal: Filling in the Active Transportation Data Gap and Accounting for Bias\n\n\nPublic agencies launching active transportation programs often face the same challenge: they lack reliable bicycle and pedestrian volume data. Without exposure data\, it is difficult to quantify risk\, prioritize corridors\, or justify investments. Third-party datasets like Strava Metro offer new opportunities—but also introduce bias\, often overrepresenting recreational and higher-income users. When left unaddressed\, these biases can unintentionally reinforce inequities.\n\n\nThis session explores how to use Strava as one component of a structured\, bias-aware analytical framework grounded in mobility justice. Through a Vision Zero case study\, we will demonstrate how a public agency estimated Vulnerable Road User (VRU) volumes across an entire network despite limited count infrastructure. By triangulating Strava Metro with demographic indicators (zero-car households\, income\, age)\, land use patterns\, crash history\, and proximity to essential destinations\, the team developed an Active Transportation Need and Demand Index that distinguishes between observed activity and latent demand.\n\n\nAddressing sparse data is only part of the challenge. Equally important is recognizing and correcting bias across all data sources to ensure that active transportation investments reflect who needs safe mobility—not just who is already being counted. Attendees will leave with a replicable\, practical approach for responsibly integrating emerging datasets into equitable Vision Zero and active transportation planning efforts.\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to:\nEvaluate the strengths and limitations of Strava Metro for active transportation planning Detect and correct for spatial and demographic bias in app-based datasets Calibrate third-party data using permanent counters or regional model outputs Identify “silent demand” corridors where low recorded activity masks high community needBuild transparent\, defensible methodologies that center equity and mobility justice in investment decisions\n\nCrash Data in Your Hands\n\n\nMetro's Traffic Safety Dashboards: Four free interactive dashboards from Metro's Safe Streets for All resource hub let communities explore traffic crash data across the greater Portland region. This demo will introduce the dashboards as they address several dimensions of the safety crisis: traffic deaths and traffic injuries across jurisdictions\, traffic deaths by race and ethnicity\, and fatal and serious pedestrian crashes by location and time. Attendees will learn how to filter crash data for their jurisdiction\, build charts they can use in presentations\, and download data for safety planning\, Safe Routes to School work and community advocacy. Bring a laptop or phone to follow along and explore the dashboards during the session.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:TriMet Ticket2Ride: ZooLights Pilot
DESCRIPTION:Through TriMet's Ticket2Ride fare promotion program\, fans of local sports team\, attendees of seasonal events\, or even theatrical productions can go by TriMet to the event venue with their valid event ticket as proof of fare. These promotions give event attendees the chance to utilize TriMet buses\, MAX Light Rail\, paratransit service\, and the Portland Streetcar.&nbsp\;Event goers are able to utilize transit services for a defined window before and after a participating event for which they have a same day ticket. What began as a pilot has grown into a strong\, multi-year partnership model. Promotions with the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC are now entering their third year\, reflecting continued success and demand.&nbsp\;In 2025\, the program expanded to include seasonal events such as ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo\, further demonstrating how strategic partnerships can support major destinations while encouraging transit use and increasing ridership.In this presentations\, attendees will learn more about the Ticket2Ride program as well as the partnerships that led to the ZooLights three-year pilot project\, which just wrapped up the first year - seeing incredible results in transit ridership. Partnership was key to the success of ZooLights with TriMet\, Metro\, Oregon Zoo and Explore Washington Park all working together to launch the program.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Micromobility in Motion: Demystifying Devices Through Firsthand Experience
DESCRIPTION:Location: PSU Montgomery Plaza\,&nbsp\;601-699 SW Montgomery St\, Portland\, OR 97201\nThis interactive session\, hosted by the Oregon Micromobility Network (OMN) and Forth\, will give attendees hands‑on exposure to a range of micromobility device form factors\, helping build familiarity\, comfort\, and confidence. Participants will be able to see\, touch\, and test‑ride devices in a supportive\, low‑pressure environment.\n\nOMN will discuss how the various device types fall into existing regulatory frameworks in Oregon\, and where we have gaps in our code we are working to fill. Forth will provide an overview of how to conduct community education and first-time rider engagement. This includes introducing participants to e-bike basics such as charging\, storage\, helmet fit\, and safe riding practices\, as well as demonstrating how we structure introductory riding opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment.\n\nThe session is designed for advocates\, educators\, planners\, and partners who want first-hand experience with a range of devices\, and practical tools for engaging communities and supporting safe\, equitable micromobility adoption.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:61ecb7e8154f40f0bfa1c880ba27738d
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/61ecb7e8154f40f0bfa1c880ba27738d
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260422T213000Z
DTEND:20260422T223000Z
SUMMARY:Bike Bus and Walking School Bus Panel
DESCRIPTION:On the bike bus side: Several organizers representing different schools will join this panel\, including Lauren McCune from Abernethy Elementary School\, Jodi Jacobson-Swartfager from Atkinson Elementary School\, Rob Galanakis from Glencoe Elementary School\, and&nbsp\;Bryant Letterlough from James John Elementary School. The presentation will include a toolkit element: bike buses are volunteer run and much of the growth is due to grassroots information sharing so there will be a crowdsourced list of "tips and tricks" for starting a bike bus in one's community.\n\nOn the walking school bus side: Following a spring 2025 pilot\, Oregon Walks is in its first full school year of a professionalized Walking School Bus program. Central to our success is the School Liaison model\, which provides community champions with stipends\, gear\, and training. However\, rather than a "one-size-fits-all" approach\, our framework is designed for local adaptation. We recognize that every neighborhood has unique cultural\, geographic\, and social dynamics\; our role is to provide the "scaffold" of support—professional tools and funding—while empowering Liaisons to build a transportation program that best fits their specific community’s needs. Sharing stories across diverse communities\, this session offers a look at our first-year implementation. We will discuss the logistics of managing a paid-leadership model and how we balance program standards with the flexibility needed for neighborhood customization\, plus lessons on identifying\, training\, and empowering School Liaisons. Attendees will learn how providing "Active Transportation Champions" with agency and professional support allows for more resilient\, community-led solutions\, particularly in underserved areas.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f2bea347963a712c21ce4608d53401cb
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/f2bea347963a712c21ce4608d53401cb
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260422T224500Z
DTEND:20260422T233000Z
SUMMARY:Lessons from 2025 Pilots: Traffic Gardens and Street Activations
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions:\nWhat It Takes to Plant a Traffic Garden: Lessons from Oregon’s 2025 PilotThe State of PBOT's Public Realm and Street Activation: 2025 Lessons and 2026 Ambitions\n\nWhat It Takes to Plant a Traffic Garden: Lessons from Oregon’s 2025 Pilot\n\nWhat is a traffic garden\, how are they useful spaces for teaching students walking and biking skills\, and how can we get more of them? This session introduces audiences to the fundamentals of traffic gardens and shares the results of ODOT’s traffic garden pilot program in 2025\, part of the greater Safe Routes to School Program. The program also includes a hands-on activity where members of the audience will get to design their own traffic garden.\n\n\nThe State of PBOT's Public Realm and Street Activation: 2025 Lessons and 2026 Ambitions\n\nLessons Learned from PBOT Plaza's First Open Call and other programs that are a source of inspiration to other cities and community organizations who can utilize the same tools.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e8143d2d5f46a318c04d27895e2da68c
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/e8143d2d5f46a318c04d27895e2da68c
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260422T224500Z
DTEND:20260422T233000Z
SUMMARY:We have a grant for that!
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about the competitive grant opportunities for tribes\, cities\, counties\, school districts\, and non-profits at the Oregon Department of Transportation. Grant programs that can specifically fund active transportation project will be highlighted like Safe Routes to School and Oregon Community Paths. Participants will also engage in a discussion to help them identify projects that would be good candidates for current grant programs and plan ahead for funding over the next two years.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2e16161255bf282cf225b5c6925afb1e
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/2e16161255bf282cf225b5c6925afb1e
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260422T224500Z
DTEND:20260422T233000Z
SUMMARY:Getting Around in the ‘Burbs: The Latest in Transportation Options in Washington County
DESCRIPTION:Meet the organizations helping people get around without driving alone in the suburbs - yes\, it’s possible! We’ll talk about the latest transportation innovations coming out of Washington County\, including Tualatin’s popular Lime scooter share\, the brand new SPOT on-demand microtransit pilot in southwest Beaverton and Tigard\, an exciting upcoming county-wide e-bike lending library\, and a groundbreaking new employer-based transportation study currently underway. This panel discussion includes speakers from Westside Transportation Alliance\, Ride Connection\, City of Tualatin\, City of Hillsboro\, and Washington County itself.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c5e761bd64a4a88758dc2fd3e728a6ec
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/c5e761bd64a4a88758dc2fd3e728a6ec
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260422T233000Z
DTEND:20260423T000000Z
SUMMARY:Bike Bus to OATS Welcome Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside Smith Memorial Student Union at 4:30 p.m.\, depart at 4:45 p.m. to join the bike bus from PSU to the OATS Welcome Happy Hour: Sponsored by 3D Street at&nbsp\;Fortune Bar inside the Sentinel Hotel. Bring your bike and bring a lock!
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LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:634e6fa41ca0cd37496c35863b379a6b
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/634e6fa41ca0cd37496c35863b379a6b
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260422T233000Z
DTEND:20260423T010000Z
SUMMARY:OATS Welcome Happy Hour: Sponsored by 3D Street
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special welcome happy hour sponsored by 3D Street&nbsp\;in the back half of Fortune Bar inside the Sentinel Hotel - 614 SW 11th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97205.\n\nWe'll provide 1 drink ticket per person for beer and wine\, as well as light bites!\n\n
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LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b58229e8ae1eed7a7a2e2d39264479db
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/b58229e8ae1eed7a7a2e2d39264479db
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T000000Z
DTEND:20260423T013000Z
SUMMARY:BIPOC Transportation Professionals Happy Hour: Hosted by COMTO\, Espousal Strategies\, & The Street Trust
DESCRIPTION:Transportation students and professionals who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) are cordially invited to a mixer hosted by The Street Trust Board of Directors\, COMTO\, and Espousal Strategies to this mixer. Come connect with colleagues and friends at this exciting networking event.\n\n* Please note location change: \nJoin us in the south fireplace area of&nbsp\;Fortune Bar in the Sentinel Hotel - 614 SW 11th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97205. We'll provide 1 drink ticket per person (wine\, beer or cocktail) and light bites!\n\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b9252803b8e6d6fd911cdde9d6178e6f
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/b9252803b8e6d6fd911cdde9d6178e6f
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T150000Z
DTEND:20260423T154500Z
SUMMARY:Continental Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b7d437c313ce7ef37be128d5c0a927f1
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/b7d437c313ce7ef37be128d5c0a927f1
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T150000Z
DTEND:20260423T230000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your name badge and lanyard (as well as a Summit Prize Map!) on the 1st floor lobby of the Smith Memorial Student Union\, right next to the entrance on SW Broadway. You'll then head up to the 3rd floor for breakfast and sessions.
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LOCATION:Lobby\, Smith Memorial Student Union\, Smith Memorial Student Union\, 1825 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR 97201\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:174c8dc0cab97b56de1aa557e13ef142
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/174c8dc0cab97b56de1aa557e13ef142
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T154500Z
DTEND:20260423T160000Z
SUMMARY:National Update from the League of American Bicyclists
DESCRIPTION:Bill Nesper\, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists\, will provide a look at bicycling advocacy from the national perspective and an update the state of transportation policy and funding on Capitol Hill.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0623e0d628acd3c0ef767d8598a9d17e
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/0623e0d628acd3c0ef767d8598a9d17e
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T160000Z
DTEND:20260423T160500Z
SUMMARY:The Oregon Bicycle Bill Turns 55
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a59106209de79a493ad8ca640683e3ce
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/a59106209de79a493ad8ca640683e3ce
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T160500Z
DTEND:20260423T161500Z
SUMMARY:Citywide Transportation\, Infrastructure Policy\, and Future Direction
DESCRIPTION:Portland City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane will share her thoughts on the future of transportation and infrastructure policy in the city\, as well as how we can continue to make progress on our Vision Zero goals. Councilor Koyama Lane has worked to increase road safety and lead the effort to pass a resolution reaffirming Portland's commitment to Vision Zero last year.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dece74eb2540c6c8e673fba4486bb00f
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/dece74eb2540c6c8e673fba4486bb00f
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T161500Z
DTEND:20260423T163000Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight: Oregon Micromobility Network & Ride2Own
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a0e46791a4cd82168d05ab1ebc8b4a2f
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/a0e46791a4cd82168d05ab1ebc8b4a2f
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T163000Z
DTEND:20260423T170000Z
SUMMARY:REACH Traffic Safety Report 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the new Traffic Safety Report 2.0 from Multnomah County REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health)\, the&nbsp\;long-awaited update to the 2021 REACH TSR that emphasized health injustices examined transportation at the intersection of Health\, Race\, and Justice.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f2abfa8c98edb5fb4040b0b9f180789d
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/f2abfa8c98edb5fb4040b0b9f180789d
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T170000Z
DTEND:20260423T200000Z
SUMMARY:Creating New Cyclists through Safe Routes to School: A Holistic Approach
DESCRIPTION:Location Details:\nMeet outside Smith Memorial Student Union at 10:00 a.m.\, depart by 10:15 a.m.\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Meet & travel\n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Bike safety education & street mural project\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM – Bike bus wayfinding pilot & vision clearance\n12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Bike back\nHere's the route!&nbsp\;(about 17 miles roundtrip with three small hills)\n\nDescription:\nThis mobile workshop will showcase how three pillars of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School programming—infrastructure\, engagement\, and education—complement each other to help Portland youth become confident bicyclists for transportation and recreation.Participants will get on bikes and enjoy a ride down several of Portland’s beloved neighborhood greenways—low traffic\, low-speed streets where cyclists can comfortably take the traffic lane. During the ride\, they will visit several recently completed capital projects and learn about bike buses at Portland schools\, including how PBOT\, Metro\, and school districts support this grassroots effort. Our trip will showcase a recent bike bus wayfinding pilot featuring wearable signs\, pavement markings\, and street signs.We’ll discuss how bike buses support school attendance\, climate goals\, and student health and safety. The ride will stop at Rose City Park Elementary\, where participants can observe bike safety education in action. Students learn skills for awareness and bike handling\, as well as rules of the road so that they can travel independently as cyclists. Participants might even get quizzed on their bike safety knowledge!
CATEGORIES:TRACK: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b07690a69946bb115cc4dfe15e9d8fb0
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/b07690a69946bb115cc4dfe15e9d8fb0
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T171500Z
DTEND:20260423T174500Z
SUMMARY:Rethinking Public Meetings: Humanizing Transportation Changes by Neighbors Talking to Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:The City of Eugene centers community engagement in our transportation planning processes\, but have found that in many cases the conversation can be too narrow\, with residents interacting only with staff. In 2024\, the Transportation Planning Team began to explore how we could broaden the conversation so that community members aren't only talking with staff\, but with each other. Afterall\, projects impact everyone differently\, and staff cannot represent those impacts to everyone\, especially those opposed to a project. That brings us to our new style of public meeting\, which we are calling Community Conversations. We asked ourselves\, what if we created a public meeting where people could talk with one another and learn how this project might impact their neighbors? We booked a venue with circular tables\, put together an interactive agenda\, and ran our first Community Conversation for the 24th Avenue Protected Bike Lanes project. We have since replicated this process for the Polk Street Bike Lanes project. This workshop will show attendees how we run Community Conversation style meetings and the "why" behind the shift in how we run meetings. I will also create an interactive component where we run a mini community conversation so people can see it in action.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0f4e2096ea3aa4658aec247f4dc0e469
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/0f4e2096ea3aa4658aec247f4dc0e469
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T171500Z
DTEND:20260423T174500Z
SUMMARY:Simple Tool for Estimating Benefits of Closing Gaps in Active Transportation Networks
DESCRIPTION:We all know that closing gaps in our walking and biking networks provides tremendous benefits\, and quantifying those benefits helps make the case for further investments. In this session\, we will explore a brand new tool that estimates the benefits of active transportation network improvements. Building on recently published guidance in NCHRP Report 08-149 (Estimating Benefits of Closing Gaps in Active Transportation Networks)\, we developed a simplified spreadsheet implementation that makes the methods accessible to a broader range of practitioners and community advocates. The tool is intended to make it easier than ever to create research-backed\, defensible estimates of a range of benefits from active travel\, including health\, safety\, emissions reduction\, and accessibility. The tool will be maintained and further developed as part of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) Resource HUB\, and we hope it will empower planners and communities who advocate for increased investments in active transportation.\n\nThis session will cover the following topics:\n* A quick summary of the NCHRP 08-149 Report.\n* The purpose of the tool. Why it was created and who was it made for. \n* A demonstration of the tool\, including the different layers of customization and a quick example of how the tool can be used.\n* Interactive example: Open the tool up to the floor to explore the tool as a group.\n* Our session will include a discussion with the audience allowing them to ask questions and to better understand how the tool might help guide their work.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3944f679fe54c6e9fd3e06e346e6f625
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/3944f679fe54c6e9fd3e06e346e6f625
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T171500Z
DTEND:20260423T174500Z
SUMMARY:E-Bike Lending Libraries
DESCRIPTION:The concept of e-bike lending libraries is simple: they allow people to borrow e-bikes – for a few hours or a few months. Borrowing lets people try e-bikes when they're not ready or able to commit to the expense of buying one. By getting people used to riding e-bikes for everyday trips\, lending libraries make e-bikes more accessible\, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT)\, and advance city and state climate goals. A new report\, "E-bike Lending Libraries: Trends and Practices in the United States\," offers a comprehensive scan of e-bike lending libraries across the U.S. This presentation will talk about the different types of lending libraries\, program elements\, and the things to consider when developing a program.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1a6e776c557ab7ae0add3fa6352de221
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/1a6e776c557ab7ae0add3fa6352de221
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T180000Z
DTEND:20260423T184500Z
SUMMARY:Oregon Walkable Design Standards
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a single line of zoning code can determine whether a neighborhood is walkable—or car-dependent for decades? While we often focus on transportation investments building sidewalks and bike lanes in the public realm\, local rules and regulations that govern the development in the private realm quietly shape the design of communities. Supporting community mobility requires more than just infrastructure investments—it demands cross-sector collaboration across land use and transportation practitioners.The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) works with communities across the state to develop plans and regulations that foster active transportation and public transit. To make this work easier\, DLCD and Cascadia Partners developed the Walkable Design Standards Guidebook\, a practical resource that offers model code language and guidance on when and why certain approaches make sense for different places. This guidebook helps communities create walkable\, vibrant\, and transit-supportive environments.This session will provide attendees with an understanding of the often-overlooked land use regulations that shape urban environments and provide actionable strategies to improve community walkability. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for walkable urban design and learn how to apply them effectively. Through case studies from the Portland area\, we’ll explore the interplay between urban design\, walkability\, and transit networks—offering concrete examples that participants can adapt to their own communities.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7abdcb95bead11d799bec66c6c565ab7
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/7abdcb95bead11d799bec66c6c565ab7
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T180000Z
DTEND:20260423T184500Z
SUMMARY:The Present and Future of Public Transit Funding in Oregon and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Public transportation funding in Oregon and across the country is facing an uncertain future. Oregon's public transit leaders continue to deliver collaborative\, innovative service while managing limited fiscal resources in a changing mobility environment. This discussion will highlight the opportunities and challenges these leaders see in continuing to meet the needs of customers and communities while working to ensure future mobility services meet the needs of rapidly changing cities. \n\nThis conversation should also highlight how these leaders and others are thinking about the future of mobility and funding of transit in a year where the Congress is planning to take up Federal Funding Reauthorization. Attendees will learn about the current state of transit funding in Oregon and nationally and gain perspective on the decisions that leaders are making to ensure seamless mobility in their service areas\, as well as speculate on paths forward to ensure the resources are in place to meet growing community needs.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8010e9dba4ede6909c988cec02472ae7
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/8010e9dba4ede6909c988cec02472ae7
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T180000Z
DTEND:20260423T184500Z
SUMMARY:Events that Move People: How Oregon Uses Events and Collaboration to Change Student and Adult Travel Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Oregon’s SRTS program has had the highest share of schools participating in Walk+Roll events in the nation for two years running? And that last year over 40 travel options challenges or points programs were hosted through ODOT's Get There Connect\, contributing to over 1\,803\,236 vehicle miles reduced through the platform. \n\nEncouragement events like these are one of the core elements in a SRTS practitioner's toolbox to help a school community comfortably and successfully start walking and rolling. ODOT’s Safe Routes to School and Transportation Options programs educate\, encourage\, and support Oregonians in using active and shared transportation every day. Hear from staff on both programs in this session\, which highlights the role of events and incentives in successfully encouraging people to try using shared and active transportation to travel to school (and work!). \n\nAdditionally\, the session will highlight opportunities for SRTS and Transportation Options programs to learn from each other's strategies to encourage mode shift as well as opportunities to collaborate for events and challenges. Hear from members of the Oregon Safe Routes to School team and the ODOT Transportation Options team about their lessons learned from successful strategies for supporting participation in Walk+Roll events and Challenges around the state.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:450b06a94bb5ae5ac352146c086952c4
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/450b06a94bb5ae5ac352146c086952c4
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T190000Z
DTEND:20260423T200000Z
SUMMARY:Innovators Luncheon with VIP Speakers (Add-on Ticket Required)
DESCRIPTION:ADD-ON TICKET REQUIRED: Innovators Luncheon with VIP Speakers Coach Sam Balto and Portland City Councilor Angelita Morillo\n\nCoach Balto&nbsp\;has helped make the concept of the Bike Bus a viral sensation through his online videos\,&nbsp\;while Councilor Morillo has used her platform to directly address&nbsp\;constituents\, creating&nbsp\;authentic communications&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;increasing&nbsp\;transparency. Our VIP speakers will share how they've made innovative use of&nbsp\;social media to build their movements and make big&nbsp\;impacts on public perception.\nTo register:\n- If you do not have your OATS ticket yet\, you can purchase your OATS and Luncheon ticket in a bundle here.\n- If you have already purchased your OATS ticket\, use the form here to add on a Luncheon ticket.\nDetails:-&nbsp\;In the Smith Ballroom (#355) of the Smith Memorial Student Union.- Limited vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available.\nQuestions? Email Madi@thestreettrust.org.\n ?\n\n
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LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b5169af6044cf522789a00341a71f17f
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/b5169af6044cf522789a00341a71f17f
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T201500Z
DTEND:20260423T204500Z
SUMMARY:Accessibility-Centered Events that Highlight the Experience of Being Accommodated: Sponsored by AARP
DESCRIPTION:Hosting events that allow everyone to participate equally is important. This session will identify how to plan for\, promote\, and host accessible events:\nHow to identify appropriate venues that provide accessible rooms and amenities. Invitations and announcements of the event that can be read with assistive technology and how to connect with organizations that support and service community members with disabilities with their help in promoting. For the day of\, we will talk about site logistics\, wayfinding\, event staff\, food & beverage services\, and accessible presentations.\n\n This presentation will be very helpful for any kind of event including outreach events\, bike rides\, and plaza events.\n\nSPONSORED BY AARP Oregon\n\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:afeb156835c6b2c6abe1fda98df0ab80
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/afeb156835c6b2c6abe1fda98df0ab80
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T201500Z
DTEND:20260423T231500Z
SUMMARY:Come Take a Ride on the Vine
DESCRIPTION:Location Details:\n1:15 p.m. - Meet outside PSU Smith Memorial Student Union\, for a 0.2-mile/4 minute walk/roll to ride in style on a chartered C-TRAN bus!\n\nCapacity: 40\n\nDescription:\nOn this mobile workshop\, we’ll visit key stations on C-TRAN’s Mill Plain BRT. On its way to three years in service\, this award-winning BRT corridor extends nearly 10-miles from downtown and eastside Vancouver. Ever wonder how and why the stations look and feel the way they do? Come up close with us to experience the platform design details\, accessibility features\, bike/ped integration\, and bus and station amenities. We’ll dive into how the details you see today started on paper in 2017. C-TRAN’s Director of Planning & Service Delivery will share how this second BRT corridor\, serving 780k passengers in 2025\, came to life and how it’s integrated with C-TRAN’s full system. We’ll see you on the Vine!
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260423T201500Z
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SUMMARY:Pushing the Transit Frontier: Portland by Streetcar
DESCRIPTION:Location Details:\nMeet outside Smith Memorial Student Union at 1:15 p.m.\, departs at 1:30 p.m.\n\nDescription:\nThis is an interactive tour that combines walking and the streetcar! &nbsp\;We leave from PSU campus and explore the myriad Portland neighborhoods that are connected by our convenient streetcar loop\, including the Pearl District\, the Alphabet District and the Eastside mural district. &nbsp\;Learn how easy it is to see so much of the inner east and west side of the river by streetcar.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/ca83c08fee1d3b83b7ac191f25d60ec4
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T201500Z
DTEND:20260423T204500Z
SUMMARY:Office Hours with ODOT: Ask Us Anything!
DESCRIPTION:Swing by our informal\, drop‑in‑style Office Hours to chat with ODOT HQ Active Transportation staff and yes\, ask us anything! Whether you’re wrestling with a policy question\, curious about a project\, or have questions about funding programs\, we'll be there to chat. Bring your questions\, your ideas\, your “I’ve always wondered…” musings\, or even your wild hypotheticals. We’ll bring the expertise\, the insight\, and cookies. Come for the conversation\, stay for the snacks. \n\nNote: this session was originally scheduled to take place Friday at 10:30 a.m. while riding the Portland Streetcar loop and was titled "Tap and Talk with ODOT Active Transportation."
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8d02e398a3ef45de1d989508504dae2a
URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/8d02e398a3ef45de1d989508504dae2a
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T201500Z
DTEND:20260423T204500Z
SUMMARY:Driving the cost of bike parking down in Portland and Oregon: Sponsored by Dero
DESCRIPTION:Effective bike parking is an essential piece of our broader transportation plan. The intent is to insure safe\, efficient spaces for bikes when not in use. In this session we will discuss Portland's current bike parking policies\, what did not work\, and what changes need to happen to get Portland back on track to have one of the best bike parking regulations in the country. A code that meets the needs of Portlanders without cost burdening housing or adding complexity all while increasing housing production.\n\nSPONSORED BY Dero\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: MICROMOBILITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/bc8508dcc48bfd6061b6009816b7855f
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T210000Z
DTEND:20260423T214500Z
SUMMARY:Employer Provided Commute Benefits in the Metro Region: Sponsored by Metro
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will learn about new and innovative ways that jurisdictions\, transit providers and non-profits collaborate to encourage employers around the region to provide commute benefit programs that encourage and incentivize using travel options to get to work. Speakers will give examples of the successful programs that they offer\, detail areas where they struggle to gain traction and hope to engage attendees in how they can support this work in their communities or use the resources for their own work. \n\nExamples will include:\n- new transit pass programs \n- rewards and challenges\n- upcoming vanpool subsidies\n- online tools and webinars\n\nSPONSORED BY Metro\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T210000Z
DTEND:20260423T214500Z
SUMMARY:Orphaned Highway to a Safe\, Thriving\, Accessible Future: Vision to Action on Portland’s 82nd Avenue Powered by a Community-Led Coalition
DESCRIPTION:After years of advocacy\, ownership of 82nd Avenue--formerly known as Oregon Highway 213--was transferred from the Oregon Department of Transportation to the City of Portland. From years of neglect\, the road had deteriorated\; pedestrian access became more dangerous\; access for transit users on the Region’s busiest bus line suffered\; and the corridor’s cultural richness challenged. \n\nThis transfer came with promise and with public funding – and with big questions. To tackle these questions – and set the stage for success for the communities on 82nd Avenue – APANO\, Oregon Walks\, Unite Oregon\, and Verde organized a community-led coalition to engage people and partners in reimagining 82nd Avenue\, to advocate\, and to navigate this transformative opportunity equitably. \n\nAt OATS a few years ago\, we shared our initial ideas\, approach\, and vision of this community-led coalition… Now we seek to continue the conversation at OATS to share lessons learned\, progress secured\, and challenges ahead.In a lively discussion with attendees\, Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang will moderate a panel of APANO\, Oregon Walks\, Unite Oregon\, and Verde leaders on key topics – examining assumptions\, highlighting the power of community problem-solving approaches\, discussing the intersection between transportation and community health\, and sharing lessons for others. \n\nDiscussion topics include: \n1. Public agency partnerships to secure and shape transformative investments\, including specialized bus lanes (BATs)\, sidewalks\, and crossings\n2. The 82nd Development Strategy: community-focused planning and future directions\n3. 82nd Tax Increment Financing (TIF): the potential to support corridor key strategies and priorities\n4. Implementation partnerships: Coalition’s collaboration with agencies (e.g.\, BPS Eastport Plaza)\n5. Prioritizing affordable housing\, schools\, small business support\, and workforce development.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Using Data to Inform SRTS: Insights and Tools from Metro & Eugene SRTS Programs
DESCRIPTION:Student Transportation Survey and District Policy Insights from Eugene Safe Routes to School:\nParticipants will discover the results and applied uses of a student travel survey\, segmented into various groups\, carried out by Eugene School District 4J Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. The district-wide survey gathered input on barriers to and benefits of active and shared transportation for students living varied distances from school\, using different modes of travel\, and at various grade levels. Analysis revealed that the particular groups indeed perceive discreet advantages and obstacles to active and shared travel. The conclusions allow the SRTS program to target specific groups of students and families with messaging and support to increase the use of active and shared transportation. Many of these findings and/or a replication of the survey could be applied statewide.In addition\, participants will learn about the unique policies that Eugene 4J has implemented to support student transportation options. The district developed an innovative “equity clause” in their Supplemental Busing Plan that expands the reach of school buses to those who need it most. And\, as allowed by House Bill 3014\, the “Bike Bus Bill\,” the district has included funding for crossing guards in their Supplemental Busing Plan.The session will cycle between presentations and partner or small group discussions with share-outs. This will allow participants to digest the information being presented and to consider how they could use and apply the material after the conference. Participants will have the opportunity to access both the survey results and a blank version of the survey for adaptation and replication.\n\nRegional Safe Routes to School Walkshed 2.0:\nIn 2022\, Metro developed the first Regional SRTS Walkshed Tool that provides both geospatial and demographic data for every public school in the Metro boundary\, allowing for SRTS practitioners to learn more about the specific vulnerabilities present at each school. The tool focuses on two key approaches: 1) The development of a routable pedestrian network to measure a true one-mile 'walkshed' around each school that incorporates streets and trails\, and 2) Metro selected eight variables – referred to as vulnerability indicators - related to transportation safety and student demographics to assess an individual school’s needs and barriers for student transportation\, relative to other schools in the region. The tool was updated in 2025 to reflect new school and street data\, and the online tools is now fully accessible - one of the first geospatial web tools at Metro to integrate web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. In addition\, Metro developed individualized School Walkshed reports for every school\, that can be printed and used during walk audits or in discussions about SRTS needs at the school level.This presentation will walk through the new tool and it's functionalities\, discuss use-cases for the tool at the local level\, and share more about the vulnerability indicators that were selected as well as the development of the school walksheds themselves.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T213000Z
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SUMMARY:Traffic noise and health in Portland\, Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Location Details: Meet outside Smith Memorial Student Union (on the west side\, by the Park Blocks/farmers market side)\n\nDescription:\nCome hear what the noise is all about! Multnomah County Environmental Health has partnered with OSU to map sound levels across Portland\, and now it’s your turn to join the investigation. In this active mobile workshop\, we’ll dive into the intersection of place\, noise\, and public health. Choose your mode—foot\, bike\, or transit—and hit the streets around OATS to capture real-time noise data. We’ll reconvene at Smith Memorial Union to compare our findings\, discuss the environmental drivers of noise\, and brainstorm strategies to improve our local soundscape.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/d9619e7d4966f67e409561fe849118e2
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SUMMARY:Modeling and Visualizing Street Design and Crashes
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions:\nExpanding Imagination with Non-Technical 3D VisualizationCrashes Don’t Just Happen: Can We Model Them?\nExpanding Imagination with Non-Technical 3D Visualization\nIn the immediate aftermath of a UO student killed on bicycle earlier in 2026\, outrage about poor street design from new groups of people emerged. Within a week\, a police-escorted funeral procession that closed major streets in Eugene ensued that was simultaneously a remembrance for the student and a public call for action. A week later\, a public forum by a local advocacy group was hastily arranged to provide an outlet for the anger and to communicate to city leadership and staff that they need to do better in their street designs and need to do it more quickly\; the event overflowed a middle school cafeteria with over 200 people in attendance\, many who had never before engaged in street / transportation topics. One key part of both the gatherings and the potential directions was the use of a web-based\, non-technical 3D street visualization software\, called 3D Street\, to redesign the street where the student was killed and to give this broader public a wider set of possibilities on how streets can be designed beyond calling for crosswalks\, stop signs\, and HAWK signals.\n\nThis session will focus on that visualization aspect of the case study\, partially embedding it into the story itself and partially demonstrating the ease for non-technicians to make really effective redesign visualizations. As many of us know in the active transportation space\, we have a lot of knowledge of how to build better streets\, but we have a gap in putting knowledge into practice. Giving more people the tools to make effective visions of alternative futures and then using those visualizations to gather more support and pressure to accelerate better design practice is the focus of this session.\n\n\nCrashes Don’t Just Happen: Can We Model Them?\n\nMetro and ODOT have been working to develop and implement safety analysis techniques that incorporate systemic safety thinking to tell a fuller story about why and where traffic injuries occur in Oregon and in the Portland Metro Region. Many safety analyses focus on user behavior but ignore systemic impacts from infrastructure and roadway operational characteristics like traffic lanes and traffic volumes. This presentation will share recent work by ODOT to account for role that infrastructure and pedestrian volume play in explaining variation in pedestrian injuries. Metro is one of the first regions in the U.S. to attempt to implement spatial crash prediction models.\n\nThis talk will discuss the process of developing both agencies’ tools and where the tools currently stand. While developing these models\, both agencies have learned about the data and tools available. They have raised interesting questions about how to use them to tell more complete stories about traffic safety in Oregon and Portland Metro region. This talk will emphasize opportunities for collaboration between Metro\, ODOT and other partners to better predict the impact of investments on safety and pedestrian travel. It will discuss the initial results of the models and what they mean for the complicated relationships between vehicle-miles-traveled\, investments for intervention\, multi-modal travel\, and safety outcomes. The talk will build into a bigger discussion on the role of data models to tell stories and inspire investment in safety and active transportation. It will engage the audience to share experiences about how to tell stories with complex models and limited data. This talk will revolve around open discussions\, and we will encourage the audience to share their suggestions\, experiences\, and ideas for future collaboration.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Breakout Room 329\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/c9ee89bdeb9a7039dca0e29038db4c64
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T220000Z
DTEND:20260423T230000Z
SUMMARY:Where Planning meets Campaign Design!
DESCRIPTION:Active transportation affects people’s daily lives\, safety\, and families — yet we often communicate about this work in ways that feel overly technical or abstract. Campaigns meant to educate or change behavior need a deeper strategy to stick with people after they walk away. So how do we share complex information in ways that spark curiosity\, empathy\, and action? In this interactive session\, the Toole Design team will share practical strategies for creating clear\, compelling calls to action that resonate with stakeholders and community members. We’ll show how understanding your audiences\, thoughtful messaging\, strong visual design\, and human-centered storytelling come together to build grass-roots support for transportation projects\, programs\, and funding efforts.&nbsp\;The workshop will start with a brief presentation on the general strategy that the Toole Design team uses to create transportation campaigns\, showing how important collaboration between planners\, designers\, and the client is\, giving attendees direction on how to start thinking about messaging and campaign development. From there\, we’ll gather campaign needs or issues from the audience and allow the Toole Design team to create a campaign or work through challenges in real time\, offering the audience opportunities to ask questions\, give feedback or suggestions\, and/or tag in to become part of the campaign development team. Participants will learn about collaboration across disciplines and leave the workshop with the basic tools to tackle real-world communication challenges\, developing creative approaches that blend planning\, strategy\, and design.Attendees will leave with:Ideas for communicating complex\, safety-focused projectsAn understanding of how to&nbsp\;determine&nbsp\;the story&nbsp\;and key audiences of a communication campaignIdeas for making outreach materials more engaging and approachableExperience applying creative thinking to real communication challengesNew connections with peers facing similar opportunities!This session is designed to be collaborative\, hands-on\, and energizing — where planning meets design\, and technical expertise meets human connection. Come play with us!
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Ballroom 355\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/fe9e24da7d2ef97e647dbcf0ad3f7f89
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T220000Z
DTEND:20260423T230000Z
SUMMARY:More than just Blinky Lights: Projects and Best Practices in School Area Safety
DESCRIPTION:Two Sessions:\nMore than just Blinky Lights: What’s New in School Area SafetyCreating Space for Community\, Connection\, & Mobility with School Streets\nMore than just Blinky Lights: What’s New in School Area Safety\n\nJoin us to learn what’s new and exciting in school area safety in Oregon. This session will provide attendees with an understanding of the state and federal standards and guidelines related to school area safety and showcase projects from around the state. Bring your burning school zone questions and ask an engineer! Learn from cities and community partners who are taking steps to improve school area safety. Walk through ODOT’s newly updated Guide to School Area Safety with the team who wrote it. Learn about the latest standards\, guidelines\, and best practices for supporting everyone safely traveling to and from school. Community projects examples will include: Portland Bureau of Transportation’s SRTS Infrastructure PlanQuick Build and School Streets for School Area Safety in Hood River CountyEducation Programs to Support School Area Safety\nAttendees will leave with a better understanding of guidelines\, standards\, and strategies for school area safety improvements and where to find more information and support in the future and ideas for different types of projects to implement at schools in their communities. \n\n\nCreating Space for Community\, Connection\, & Mobility with School Streets\n\nSchool Streets are a proven\, low-cost strategy that temporarily restricts through-traffic on streets adjacent to schools during arrival and dismissal\, creating safer and more welcoming spaces for students\, families\, and neighbors. This session will move participants from curiosity to implementation.\n\nAttendees will:\nLearn how School Streets function in urban\, suburban\, and rural contextsHear evaluation findings and implementation lessons from Oregon pilots\, including Portland Bureau of Transportation’s School Streets pilot and Hood River’s practitioner experienceExplore practical considerations such as community engagement\, abutter outreach\, traffic flow design\, activation strategies\, and scalability planning\nThis session is highly interactive. After a brief framing presentation (approximately 25 minutes)\, participants will engage in a facilitated\, hands-on planning workshop. Using a structured planning toolkit\, attendees will draft a School Street concept tailored to their own community\, including mapping the street configuration\, identifying activation ideas\, outlining engagement strategies\, and developing next steps for piloting. Presenters will circulate to provide real-time technical assistance and feedback.\n\nParticipants will leave with a tangible draft plan and a clear pathway toward implementation.\n\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
LOCATION:Breakout Room 327\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260423T233000Z
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SUMMARY:The Street Trust Member Meeting & Legislative Debrief
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive for Street Trust Members\nNot a member yet?&nbsp\;Join up for just $5/month here to attend and support active transportation in Oregon!\n\nLocation:&nbsp\;At The Street Trust's Office in the Public Will Building - 733 SW Oak St\, Portland\, OR 97205\nRefreshments:&nbsp\;Beer\, wine\, NA drinks and light bites\n\nMeet The Street Trust's Board\, our new Interim Executive Director\, Lindsay Huber\, and learn about how your donations are making an impact for non-drivers and building the movement for safe\, complete streets. We’ll provide an update on our programs and advocacy in the past year including:\n- What happened in the 2025 and 2026 state legislative sessions. Our Legislative Consultant\, Thomas Baker\, will share his direct experience and outline what we need to do to reverse course in the 2027 long session.\n- Program updates on Ride2Own\, WeBike\, Oregon Friendly Driver\, and other education efforts.\n\nWe are so grateful for your support\, thank you!\n\nQuestions about membership or the debrief? Please email membership@thestreettrust.org.\n\n\n\n
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LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Bike Bus to Happy Hour Pre-PK Slam
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside Smith Memorial Student Union at 4:45 p.m.\, ride at 5:00 p.m.\nArrive at&nbsp\;Clinton Street Plaza at 5:30 p.m.\n\nJoin the bike bus from OATS to eateries next to Clinton Street Theater after Thursday sessions end. Three miles. Lucky Horseshoe&nbsp\;and Dots Cafe&nbsp\;have happy hour pricing on food until 6:00 p.m.\n\nStill need your $8 ticket to the PK Slam? Purchase here.\n\nBring a bike lock! Bike parking is at staples in the area. \n
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LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260424T020000Z
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SUMMARY:PK Slam! Lightning Slide Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:00 PM\; event starts at 7:30 PM.\n\nPurchase tickets from Clinton Street Theater ($8) here.\n\nJoin the OATS bike bus over at 5:00 PM (info here).\n\n\nAt this PK Slam or lightning slide celebration\, hosted and organized by The Street Trust and Strong Towns PDX\, our storytellers have 20 slides to share a topic\, tale\, or passion project\, with each slide automatically advancing after just 20 secs.\n\nMC: Art Pearce\nDJ: Tyler Smith of Group Sound\n\nPerformers:\nTop down or Bottom Up - Aaron Kuehn and Allan RudwickSkate Urbanism from BDX to PDX: How Skateboarding Can Power Placemaking\, Tourism\, and Public-Space Innovation -&nbsp\;Margaux Mennesson TDM+U - Noel Mickelberry and Grace StainbackTransportation History via Pinball - Rachel HaukkalaOne Simple Trick for Better Bike Share - Al HongoThis is Not About Walking - Krista CatwoodBeatboxing on the Go - Daniel TeFrom Pavement to Plaza: The Data Behind Portland's 7th & Sandy Transformation - Chance Morrison and Matt ZajackThey're Gr-r-reat! Bike Buses Aren't Just For Kids - Brittany QualeThe Importance of a Strong Transit Riders Union - Michael Ridenour\n
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LOCATION:Clinton Street Theater\, 2522 SE Clinton Street\, Portland\, OR 97202
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SUMMARY:Hop on the Bike Bus! (Separate RSVP required)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP required--BIKETOWN bikeshare e-bikes and promo codes will be available at the starting location to early RSVPs who request them. Bring your own helmet.\n\nLocation Details:\nMeet at&nbsp\;Metro&nbsp\;Regional Center\, Apotheker Plaza: 600 NE Grand Ave.\, the plaza is at the corner of NE Grand & NE Irving St. We will have BIKETOWN codes for folks who need a ride – please bring your own helmet.\nWe will end back at&nbsp\;Metro&nbsp\;(600 NE Grand Ave.) by 8:50am\, where the Oregon SRTS Annual Meeting is being hosted.\n\nDescription:\nRise early to be part of one of Portland’s&nbsp\;Bike&nbsp\;Buses.&nbsp\;Bike&nbsp\;Buses are a community-driven movement that’s changing how kids travel and connect. By simply riding bikes to school together\,&nbsp\;Bike&nbsp\;Bus&nbsp\;programs reduce traffic\, promote sustainability and foster community connection.\n&nbsp\;\nJoin the Abernethy&nbsp\;Bike&nbsp\;Bus&nbsp\;and ride to school to experience firsthand the joy of the&nbsp\;bike&nbsp\;bus. The route will showcase small improvements that can be made along local streets to improve safety for kids\, and you’ll hear about the role of local and regional transportation agencies on innovative approaches. You will also learn about the key elements needed to start a&nbsp\;Bike&nbsp\;Bus&nbsp\;in your community\, including partnerships\, safety considerations and local engagement strategies. See how one small act—riding bikes together—can create big change.\n\n
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LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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SUMMARY:Active Transportation on the Suburban Edge: A Mobile (Bike/Roll) Tour of Washington County’s Multimodal Network
DESCRIPTION:Limit: 12\, bring your bike\,&nbsp\;and we recommend a helmet\n\nLocation Details:\nMeet at&nbsp\;Pioneer Square North MAX station (SW Morrison St\, Portland\, OR 97204 @ SW Broadway) at 8:30 a.m.\, depart at 8:45 a.m.\n\nDescription:\nJoin Washington County and Hillsboro transportation leaders for an immersive riding/rolling mobile workshop exploring communities on the edge of the Urban Growth Boundary who are building safe\, connected\, multimodal networks. This four‑hour mobile workshop requires MAX ride from the conference site to Quatama\, followed by a guided mobile tour of the Reedville Trail\, South Hillsboro\, TV Highway crossings\, and neighborhood routes linking schools\, parks\, and new housing. Participants will gain firsthand insight into the design\, funding\, and implementation of trails\, protected corridors\, Safe Routes to School improvements\, and sustainable project design and construction methods.\n\nAttendees will learn how Washington County and the City of Hillsboro’s have been effective working with area communities to build infrastructure that reflects local safety needs. Through stops at key locations—including the Reedville Trail corridor\, the Butternut Creek Bridge and undercrossing\, and Tamarack Elementary—this workshop offers real‑world lessons on applying design engineering specs and standards to create unique community assets. The workshop will provide attendees numerous examples as well as significant hands-on learning opportunities of infrastructure in the field.\n\n\nTiming\n~1 hour MAX trip outbound1.5–2 hours riding~1 hour MAX returnTotal duration: ~4 hours\nPlanned Route + Key Stops\nMAX to Quatama (start)Reedville TrailSouth HillsboroTV Highway CrossingCornelius Pass → Butternut BridgeRoute under the bridgeBack up Cornelius Pass to KinnamanTamarack ElementaryRoute back to BlantonBlanton Streets segmentReturn via Cornelius Pass → Quatama MAX Station back to PSU\nAccessibility & Safety\nAccessible for riders using bicycles or mobility devices (roll or ride) Participants should be comfortable riding in varied suburban conditionsSafety vests will be providedSmall group (~12 people) for safety and high engagement\n***Please note timing and route/stops may be adjusted slightly on the day of the event to avoid construction or other activities. Please reach out to the Speakers with additional route questions.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
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SUMMARY:OATS Friday Morning Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Just added! To accommodate overflow from "Active Transportation on the Suburban Edge: A Mobile (Bike/Roll) Tour of Washington County’s Multimodal Network."\n\nLocation Details:\nMeet at Pioneer Courthouse Square (701 SW 6th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97204) at 8:45 a.m.\, depart at 9:00 a.m.\n\nA 10-mile ride highlighting some of our favorite bike infrastructure--old and new--some of which we've featured in previous popular The Street Trust New Year's Day Rides\, Día de las Madres Rides\, and WeBike rides. We'll stop for coffee Nossa Familia Coffee and/or street art in the middle. Zero overlap with the route of the Annual OATS Bike Ride with PBOT's Roger Geller at 4:00 p.m. so come to both!\nHere's our route.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Safe Routes Annual Meeting (Separate RSVP Required)
DESCRIPTION:Location Details:&nbsp\;Metro Regional Government (600 NE Grand Ave\, Portland\, OR 97232)\nNOTE: If you're having trouble accessing the Eventbrite embedded in Sched\, here's the link:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-safe-routes-to-school-annual-meeting-tickets-1985408729957\n\nJoin Safe Routes to School partners from across Oregon for a day of connection\, learning\, and inspiration.\n\nThe Oregon SRTS Annual Meeting brings together practitioners\, educators\, and advocates to exchange ideas and reflect on the work happening in communities statewide. Through a mix of presentations and interactive activities\, you’ll have the opportunity to hear what’s working and connect with others. Come ready to engage and share - leave feeling energized and inspired!\n\nAgenda Highlights\nWelcome & NetworkingOpening Remarks & IcebreakerGuest Speaker PresentationsEl Camino de Dolores Reflection ActivityCollaborative Celebration ActivityHelp Exchange NetworkingOne-Minute Program Share-OutsClosing Reflections & Group PhotoLunch Walk/Roll & Route Audit Activity (optional)\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/0c3537a3fc15b261fea9581f658f31b2
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260424T193000Z
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SUMMARY:Safer Routes to International School Walkshop
DESCRIPTION:Meets outside PSU Smith Memorial Student Union at 12:30 p.m.\, departs at 12:45 p.m.\n\nLocation Details:\nDepart PSU Smith Memorial Student Union at 12:45 p.m. on the Portland Streetcar to South Waterfront. Returns to PSU Urban Plaza (to feed into the Steel Bridge Skatepark Activism tour)\, ending at 2:15 p.m.\n\nDescription:\nThe better Sheridan Street project has brought together a multitude of stakeholders to make access safer for people walking and biking underneath the last remnants of the Harbor Drive Freeway\, that continue to cut off access for International School and OHSU students.\n\nHear how PSU Urban Planning and Civil Engineering students were able to provide valuable work via the Better Block Project Pathway to help influence PBOT decision making and discussions with City Council about creating new funding opportunities.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: FUNDING TRANSIT AND SAFE STREETS
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
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SUMMARY:Steel Bridge Skatepark Activism
DESCRIPTION:Meet at PSU Urban Plaza at 2:15 p.m.\, departs at&nbsp\;2:30 p.m.\n\nLocation Details:\nDepart PSU Urban Plaza on the MAX at 2:30 p.m. (once the&nbsp\;Safer Routes to International School Walkshop returns)\; end at PSU Smith Memorial Student Union at 3:45 p.m. to feed into the OATS Annual Bike Ride with Roger Geller.\n\nDescription:\nThe Steel Bridge Skatepark has been a dream for over 20 years\, long unrealized. This project was destined to be the apex of citizen skating activism\, the "crown jewel" of the Portland Skatepark Master Plan\, but had sat on a dusty shelf of unbuilt plans. In 2021\, a diverse group of activists with representation from Portland All Wheels Welcome\, The Street Trust\, Skate Like a Girl\, Bridge City Skate\, neighborhood advocates\, and Queer Skate PDX rolled down Better Naito with a wheelbarrow of concrete to do a "ceremonial" first pour\, ribbon cutting\, and groundbreaking as a press conference to reignite the public's imagination.Followed up with Council testimony and engagement\, this panel tells the story of how $15 million was allocated and the transformative project it will deliver for future generations of Portland skaters and beyond!
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/2829896b408b15bef5ed4c8efb727c5e
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260424T230000Z
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SUMMARY:Annual OATS Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:NOT A LOOP.\n\nLimit: 25\n- Starts outside PSU Smith Memorial Student Union\n- Ends at&nbsp\;Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf (925 SE Main St\, Portland\, OR 97214)\n\nJoin PBOT's Bicycle Coordinator\, Roger Geller to ride the newest neighborhood greenways and protected bike lanes\, and discuss past and future projects\, the city's bike network\, and infrastructure. The ride will end at the OATS Closing Happy Hour.&nbsp\;Here's the route map.
CATEGORIES:TRACK: COLLABORATION, STORYTELLING, AND THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT
LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://oats2026.sched.com/event/6fd6212a9152ce265e5c08e961c8f028
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DTSTAMP:20260501T011712Z
DTSTART:20260425T010000Z
DTEND:20260425T024500Z
SUMMARY:OATS Closing Happy Hour: Sponsored by Burgess & Niple
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special closing happy hour sponsored by Burgess & Niple&nbsp\;at Birdie Time Pub (Aviary One and Two) -&nbsp\;925 SE Main St\, Portland\, OR 97214.\n\n
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LOCATION:Off Site (check descriptions for locations)\, Portland\, OR\, USA
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