The City of Portland is seeking interested individuals to serve on the Northwest Portland Transportation Management Association (TMA). TMA members will help the City implement the Northwest District Parking Management Plan, which was approved by Portland City Council on December 12, 2012. Council directed that a TMA be formed to advise on the implementation of the parking plan. The City is now accepting applications. 

Responsibilities of the TMA include advising the Portland Bureau of Transportation on priorities for funding projects and programs, implementing travel demand and parking management programs, monitoring and reporting on transportation and parking issues in the district, facilitating the shared use of off-street parking, and evaluating and advising on the implementation of each phase of the parking plan. 

The TMA will have 18 voting members with representation from the following groups:

• Chair (1)
• At Large Residents (6)
• Accessibility Advocate (1)
• Bike/Pedestrian Advocate (1)
• At Large Businesses (4)
• Public School (1)
• Private School (1)
• Hospital (1)
• Non-Profit Organization (1)
• HillsideNeighborhood (1)

Individuals interested in parking and transportation issues that affect residents, businesses and visitors in the northwest district are encouraged to submit an application. Applications must be received no later than January 25, 2013. Click here to download an application form.