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Project Sponsors Council

The Governors of Oregon and Washington formed the Project Sponsors Council (PSC) to advise the departments of transportation on project development. PSC recommendations will be made after considering technical information, receiving input from advisory groups and reviewing public comments.

This group is charged with advising the project on these issues:

  • Completion of the Environmental Impact Statement
  • Project design
  • Project timeline
  • Sustainable construction methods
  • Compliance with greenhouse gas emission reduction goals
  • Financial plan

Co-Chairs

Washington representative – Vacant* 
Henry Hewitt, Past Chair, Oregon Transportation Commission


Departments of Transportation

Matthew Garrett, Director, Oregon Department of Transportation
Paula Hammond, Secretary, Washington Department of Transportation

Cities

Sam Adams, Mayor, City of Portland
Vancouver representative – Vacant*

Metropolitan Planning Organizations

David Bragdon, Council President, Metro
Steve Stuart, Southwest Washington Regional
     Transportation Council Board of Directors

Transit Agencies

Fred Hansen, General Manager, TriMet
Tim Leavitt, C-TRAN Board of Directors

*Washington vacancies to be appointed by Washington Governor Chris Gregoire in spring 2010.