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Oregonians deserve a transit system that is the envy of the world.

AORTA is a member driven organization helping to make that a reality. Join today!
Join Portland DSA & Sunrise PDX tomorrow for a transportation town hall at Portland State University
May 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Joined by 1000 Friends of Oregon, AORTA turned out to support a new bill (SB1202) from Senator Gorsek & Senator Pham that would create a new state department with the dedicated mission and mandate to oversee and improve Oregon’s Rail & Transit system.
April 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We also encourage you to write comments asking Trimet to consider other bus lane configurations.

BAT lanes are a stark improvement from the status quo, but why shouldn't the highest ridership bus line in Oregon get better?

Recommended reading from Marco Chitti open.substack.com/pub/marcochi...
April 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Join us at #OATS2025, the Oregon Active Transportation Summit, April 23-25 in Portland!

AORTA has a special 30% discount for passes to all 3 days of keynotes, advocacy, & workshops.

Use COMMUNITYAORTA at www.oregontransportationsummit.org/tix to save!

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April 3, 2025 at 4:01 AM
🚨🚨Action alert 🚨🚨

HB3362, which will help to fund passenger rail in Oregon is up for a hearing, and it needs your support!

Please take a few minutes to share with the committee a brief written testimony in support. More details here: mailchi.mp/db320c2e1fdc...
March 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Come out on Tuesday for our March TOD: Transit Oriented Drinks!

This month we'll again be at Pine Street Market in Old Town!
February 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Come join AORTA's Portland chapter for it's February TOD: Transit Oriented Drinks!

With major legislation now going before committees we got plenty to chat about! See you there!
February 4, 2025 at 4:46 AM
This Friday in Portland! Come join the kickoff for the new Oregon Moves PAC, which will be working to help shape Oregon's upcoming transportation package into one that prioritizes sustainable and equitable transportation.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 22, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Happy New Year! Tonight is the first TOD of 2025, and the last TOD before the start of the 2025 legislative session.
January 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With a major transportation package going through the state legislature, and an uncertain future for federal funding, AORTA has a big year ahead of it!

Thanks to a few generous anonymous supporters, donations to AORTA will be matched 100% up to $5,000!

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December 30, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm for our monthly TOD: Transit Oriented Drinks in Portland.

We're trying out a new indoor location for the winter, The Zipper on Sandy Blvd.
December 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM