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Council meeting - 2026-03-19

2h 16m21,403 words
6 mentionspublic hearingapprovedPortland Metro, OR

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Meeting Summary

The Metro Council meeting focused primarily on a major update to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, which now carries a $14.4 billion cost estimate (up from $6 billion in 2022).

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Key Decisions (3)

Approved

Supplemental Budget Amendment FY 2025-26

Vote: unanimous (6-0)Conditions attached
Approved

MTIP Amendment for Federal Project Delivery

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Declaration of Vacancy for Metro Council President

Vote: unanimous (6-0)Conditions attached

Development Activity (1)

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

Infrastructure

Market Signals (5)

Infrastructure

Highway construction costs have increased 58% nationally since 2021 according…

Infrastructure

The progressive design-build procurement model is being adopted for major…

Housing Demand

Affordable housing bond projects are experiencing timing delays, with $60…

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