Share comments on projects proposed for RFFA funding

Metro is asking the public to complete an online survey(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) on projects proposed for 2028-30 Regional Flexible Fund Allocation (RFFA) grant funding.

Cities and counties in the Portland Metro area have submitted 24 applications requesting $139 million in RFFA funds. Anticipated available funding is $47 million-$60 million. The nine projects were submitted by jurisdictions in Washington County are

• SW 175th Avenue Project Development(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) – from SW Condor Lane to SW Kemmer Road, Washington County
• Beaverton Creek Trail(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) - Merlo Road, Washington County
• Beaverton Downtown Loop(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) – Hall Boulevard between SW Third and SW Fifth streets, City of Beaverton
• Bridge Crossing over Hwy 26 by the Westside Trail(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
• Cedar Creek-Ice Age Tonquin Trail(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) – from Roy Rogers Road to OR 99W, City of Sherwood
• Cedar Mill Better Bus and Access to Transit Enhancements(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), Washington County
• North Dakota Street (Fanno Creek) Bridge Replacement(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), City of Tigard
• Smart SW 185th Avenue ITS and Better Bus Project(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), City of Hillsboro
• Westside Trail Segment 1(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), City of King City

The online survey(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) closes April 30. Comments will also be accepted during the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) (JPACT) at 7:30 p.m. April 17.

Not all projects submitted can be funded. Metro will consider public comments received when identifying which projects to recommend for funding. In June, the JPACT is expected to make a project funding recommendation to Metro Council for adoption in July.

RFFA is funded by the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) program and the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Improvement Program(Link is external) (Link opens in new window).