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The Position APPLY HERE: 2026 NW Parking District Stakeholder Advisory Committee Application The NW Parking District Stakeholder Advisory Committee advises the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) staff on transportation and parking issues in NW Portland and supports a full range of transportation options within the context of neighborhood livability and economic vitality with the goal of efficiently manage parking and reducing reliance on single-occupancy automobile. The committee provides feedback on proposed changes in parking management strategies and also helps prioritize the use of parking revenue raised in the district. Committee Objectives The committee's objectives are designed to support the economic vitality and friendly atmosphere of the district: Support the economic vitality of the district and support efforts to maintain a friendly atmosphere for visitors.

Promote traffic safety through traffic calming and improvements to the pedestrian environment. Consistent with Policy 4 of the NW District Plan, create a limited supply of additional off-street structured parking to support Northwest's vibrant main streets. Increase awareness of and promote transit and alternative transportation options for Northwest residents, employees, and visitors.

Increase walking, bicycling and transit use by employees, visitors, and residents. Determine and effectively manage opportunities for shared off-street parking. Advise the City on the use of the community's share of on-street parking revenues.

Reduce auto trips by employees, visitors, and residents to, from, and within the neighborhood. Develop baseline travel and parking behavior data, define measures of success, monitor travel behavior, and provide ongoing accountability. Advise the Bureau of Transportation on matters related to pay parking, permit parking program operations and event-day management.

Committee work is guided by the NW District Parking Management Plan and NW Parking District Off-Street Action Plan Total number of committee seats: 13 Number of seats available: 1 1 representative from the Northwest District Association 0 representatives from the Northwest Business Association 0 at-large representatives To Qualify To be eligible for the NW Parking District Stakeholder Advisory Committee, you must live, work, or own a business or property in the NW Parking District. Refer to this map of the NW Parking District. Applicants for designated seats will be nominated by the respective organization before the application is evaluated.

What We Look For We want people from every part of NW Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and to help government make better choices, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our evaluation process.

We do not expect you to be or have everything listed. Brick and mortar business owner You are passionate about parking and transportation, reducing carbon emissions and reducing reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. You have a perspective on navigating the community as a person with a disability.

You have a perspective on navigating the community with young children. You are a renter living in a multi-family building in the NW neighborhood. You are a relatively recent resident of the neighborhood.

You volunteer, participate with, are on the board of or work at a cultural or community institution such as a church, school, or non-profit that serves the NW neighborhood. You believe government is better when community is involved and the value of the public participation in the government process. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions.

We are willing to work with your schedule and can make accommodations, as needed. Questions featured on the application. When completing the application, you are required to answer the following universal questions.

No more than 250 words per question. What skills or experiences would you bring to this advisory body. Examples may include professional, volunteer, community, or lived experiences How do you (or would you) contribute to productive group processes and collective work in a collaborative setting.

Advisory bodies bring together Portlanders with diverse viewpoints and experiences. How do you approach working with others, especially those with different perspectives or priorities from yours. What does good parking management mean to you.

Why do you want to serve on this advisory body. What issues or values motivate you to apply. If selected and appointed to serve, what would you hope to accomplish during your service.

What do you think are the most important issues PBOT should address in the NW Parking District regarding parking and transportation. Where did you first learn about this volunteer opportunity. GovernmentJobs.com City of Portland website Local organization or non-profit Northwest Neighborhood or Business Association Time Commitment: Monthly meetings will take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 5:00-6:30 pm

The meetings are held as hybrid meetings with the option to attend remotely. Members are involved for a duration of three-year terms and no more than 8 consecutive years. We can provide an interpreter who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting.

Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations can be performed by outside organizations.

The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We will try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time.

Meeting materials for review may be sent with minimal time to review, possibly as few as forty-eight hours (or two days) in advance. We Remove Barriers Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. Public transportation or parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate.

Volunteer Ethics People who join this committee will become what we call "Public Officials," which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations.

This is called a "Conflict of Interest." If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application. The Recruitment Process APPLY HERE: 2026 NW Parking District Stakeholder Advisory Committee Application Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026

To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the advisory body staff liaison at PBOTParkingDistricts@portlandoregon.gov or 503-865-6449. Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Information The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Completing the demographic information on the application is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information

The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you.

Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov General Questions For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov. We Encourage You to Apply We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about PBOT's NW Parking District: https://www.portland.gov/NWParking Do you have questions or need more information. Email PBOTParkingDistricts@portlandoregon.gov or 503-865-6449