Rulemaking process updates to meet state climate goals
In response to current trends that make achieving Oregon’s climate pollution goals related to transportation nearly impossible, the state is updating rules guiding transportation and land use planning in Oregon’s eight metropolitan areas.
Rulemaking will focus on reducing pollution while also increasing housing choices and creating more equitable outcomes for all Oregonians. Benefits to reducing greenhouse gas pollution include better health outcomes, cleaner air and more choices for people to get to places they want to go.
The amended rules would require local governments in metropolitan areas to:
- Plan for greater development in transit corridors and downtowns, where services are located and less driving is expected;
- Prioritize system performance measures that achieve community livability goals;
- Prioritize investments for reaching destinations without dependency on single occupancy vehicles, including walking, bicycling, and transit;
- Plan for and manage parking to meet expected demand, and avoid over-building of parking in areas that need housing and other services;
- Plan for needed infrastructure for electric vehicle charging; and
- Regularly monitor and report progress.
The Land Conservation and Development Commission will hold public hearings and consider adoption of these proposed rule changes. The commission initiated rulemaking at its September 2020 meeting, and aims to adopt rules at its May 2022 meeting.
- Feb 3-4, 2022: Review draft rules and discuss key policy questions
- March 31-April 1, 2022: First Public Hearing to consider draft administrative rules
- May 19-20, 2022: Final Public Hearing and Adoption
