Exhibit A

2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 Approved by the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) on September 17, 2026Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 Metro respects civil rights. Metro fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and subsequent non- discrimination laws. Metro assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of the programs or activities it administers. Anyone who believes they were denied benefits or services because of a protected class has the right to file a complaint. For information on Metro’s civil rights program, or to obtain a discrimination complaint form, visit oregonmetro.gov/civilrights or call 503- 797-1555. 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The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) is a 17-member committee that provides a forum for elected officials and representatives of agencies involved in transportation to evaluate transportation needs in the region and to make recommendations to the Metro Council. The established decision-making process assures a well-balanced regional transportation system and involves local elected officials directly in decisions that help the Metro Council develop regional transportation policies, including allocating transportation funds. The Metro Council and JPACT act together as the MPO policy board. Project website: www.oregonmetro.gov/projects/2028-regional-transportation-plan The preparation of this report was financed in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration. The opinions, findings and conclusions expressed in this report are not necessarily those of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration.Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 Table of Contents 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan at a glance ............................................. 6 Overview of work plan ..................................................................................................... 9 Purpose and background ................................................................................................. 9 Policy foundation overview ............................................................................................ 12 Federal policy ............................................................................................................. 12 State policy ................................................................................................................. 12 Regional policy ........................................................................................................... 13 Local plans and policy ................................................................................................ 13 Project goals and desired outcomes .............................................................................. 13 Project overview, phases and decision milestones ....................................................... 15 Phase 1: Scoping, Research and Early Engagement ................................................ 17 Phase 2: Prepare Needs Assessment and Draft Revenue Forecast ......................... 19 Phase 3: Call for Projects and Evaluation of Proposed Solutions.............................. 24 Phase 4: Public Review and Preliminary Plan Approval ............................................ 26 Phase 5: Final Legislative Adoption Process ............................................................. 27 Overview of regional transportation decision-making .................................................... 29 Decision-making principles ........................................................................................ 29 Decision-making bodies ............................................................................................. 30 Metro Council.......................................................................................................... 30 Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) ................................ 30 Regional coordination and consultation ..................................................................... 30 Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) ............................................................. 30 Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee (TPAC) ........................................... 31 Metro Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) ....................................................... 31 Consultation with Tribal governments..................................................................... 31 County Coordinating Committees ........................................................................... 32 Community, business and constituent forums ........................................................ 32 Metro’s Equity framework ........................................................................................... 33Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 Regional transportation decision-making framework ................................................. 34 Coordination with state, regional and local planning efforts underway .......................... 37 Continued implementation of the Climate-friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) Rules .......................................................................................................................... 37 Updates to the Oregon Highway Plan and Oregon Freight Plan ............................... 38 Relationship to development of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ................................................................................ 39 Coordination with Future 50, an update to the 50-year vision for the region ............. 39 Coordination with the Climate Smart Strategy update ............................................... 40 Coordination with local transportation system plan updates ...................................... 40 Engagement and consultation goals .............................................................................. 41 Broad regional engagement and consultation............................................................ 42 Support community participation in local transportation engagement opportunities .. 42 Providing RTP process transparency ......................................................................... 42 Integrating lived experience alongside technical data................................................ 43 Understanding regional demographics ................................................................... 43 Metro's commitment to people who speak or communicate in their preferred language ................................................................................................................. 43 Engagement strategies .................................................................................................. 44 Online engagement .................................................................................................... 45 Community storytelling ............................................................................................... 45 Community partnerships ............................................................................................ 45 Business partnerships ................................................................................................ 46 Engagement and consultation activities and tools ......................................................... 46 Post-adoption implementation activities ........................................................................ 50 Federal submission .................................................................................................... 50 State review and acknowledgement .......................................................................... 50 Regional Transportation Functional Plan Update ...................................................... 50 Future funding discussions ........................................................................................ 51 Performance monitoring and future amendments ...................................................... 51Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 The Regional Transportation Plan in action ............................................................... 52 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................... 52 List of Figures Figure 1. Map of the metropolitan planning area ........................................................... 10 Figure 2. 2028 RTP goals .............................................................................................. 13 Figure 3. Timeline and process for the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan update ...... 16 Figure 4. Regional transportation decision-making framework ...................................... 34 List of Tables Table 1. Partner roles and responsibilities ..................................................................... 35 List of Appendices Appendix A: Federal certification corrective actions and recommendations (2025) Appendix B: Metro corrective actions approved by the Land Conservation and Development Commission (2025) Appendix C: Population and household estimates for the Oregon Metro jurisdictional boundary and Portland metropolitan planning area (2020-2024)Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 6 September 2026 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan at a glance Summary of planning and engagement activities and key milestones by phase When What Phase 1: Scoping January 2026 to September 2026 Planning focus: Develop a shared understanding of the trends, challenges and priorities the 2028 RTP update should address. Review adopted RTP goals and measures of success, relevant plans and policies, RTP system maps, and projects completed or under construction since 2023. Develop the data, tools and methods needed to support the needs analysis, project evaluation and other technical work. Engagement focus: Engage decision makers, jurisdictional and agency partners, Tribal governments, community and business leaders, and members of the public to identify priorities and shape the work plan and engagement plan. • Engage Metro Council, regional advisory committees and county coordinating committees on RTP goals, priorities and the planning process • Conduct individual meetings with elected officials and other regional leaders • Convene a Community Leaders’ Forum • Support Metro Councilor engagement with constituents, including presentations to city councils • Hold TPAC workshop on the performance evaluation framework, measures for project and system analysis • Consult with federal, state, regional and resource agencies • Invite consultation with Tribal governments Key milestones (September 2026 to October 2026): • MPAC makes recommendation to the Metro Council • JPACT and the Metro Council consider adoption of the work planExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 7 When What Phase 2: Prepare Needs Analysis and Draft Revenue Forecast October 2026 to January 2027 Planning focus: Document current and future transportation needs, update the plan’s policy framework, refine performance measures and evaluation methods, and develop a draft revenue forecast. Define the process and timeline for the Call for Projects and establish funding targets for the financially constrained and strategic project lists. Engagement focus: Work with local, regional, state, Tribal, business and community partners to identify transportation needs and potential solutions. • Host a regional transportation tools and data workshop for practitioners and other constituents • Provide Project Tracker workshops, training and office hours for jurisdictional partners and Tribal governments • Develop an online (StoryMap) public open house • Metro Councilor engagement with constituents, regional leaders and elected officials • Provide TSP reviews, training, technical assistance, and office hours to support agency project and program submissions. • Hold regional workshops supporting the needs analysis and Call for Projects • Convene Community Leaders’ Forum #2, Regional Transportation Business Leaders’ Forum #1, small group constituent meetings and RTP informational sessions • Present and discuss the update at county coordinating committees and regularly scheduled regional committees and Metro Council meetings • Collaborate with cities, counties, Tribes, ODOT, SMART, TriMet and Port of Portland to document and forecast reasonably available funding sources • Share social media videos highlighting transportation needs and successful completed projects across the region Key milestones: Complete the updated evaluation framework, the regional transportation needs analysis, the draft revenue forecast, initial policy updates, and the process, guiding policy framework and timeline for the Call for Projects. Phase 3: Call for Projects and Evaluation of Proposed Solutions January 2027 to December 2027 Planning focus: Conduct the Call for Projects, evaluate proposed projects and programs, including climate analysis, update the financially constrained and strategic project lists, complete the financial plan, and prepare the draft RTP and appendices for public review. Engagement focus: Provide opportunities for partners, community members and decision makers to review project submissions, evaluation results, funding assumptions, and proposed investment priorities. • Engage regional technical and policy advisory committees and county coordinating committees on the Call for Projects process • Work with transportation providers to document and forecast reasonably available funding sources • Seek feedback on updated project and program lists and evaluation results • Continue presentations, briefings and discussions with advisory committees, county coordinating committees, and jurisdictional and community partners Key milestones: • JPACT and the Metro Council initiate Call for Projects, providing direction on the process and evaluation of proposed solutionsExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 8 September 2026 When What • Conduct Call for Projects to update financially constrained and strategic project and program lists (Jan. 15 to Mar. 26, 2027) • JPACT and Metro Council consider feedback on draft project and program lists, performance evaluation, and recommendations for finalizing draft plan, and appendices for public review Phase 4: Public Review and Preliminary Plan Approval January to July 2028 Planning focus: Release the draft 2028 RTP, appendices, and project and program investment priorities for public review. Compile public comments, develop Metro staff recommended changes, and prepare materials for preliminary plan approval. Engagement focus: Provide the public, local governments, transportation agencies, Tribal governments, community and business partners and regional committees with opportunities to review and comment on the draft plan and proposed investment priorities. Key milestones: • Conduct a 45-day public comment period (Jan. 14 to Feb. 29, 2028) • MPAC makes a recommendation to the Metro Council • JPACT considers preliminary approval of the 2028 RTP • Metro Council considers preliminary approval of the 2028 RTP Phase 5: Final Legislative Adoption Process July to November 2028 Planning focus: Finalize the 2028 RTP, appendices, project and program investment priorities, adoption legislation, and findings of compliance with applicable state requirements. Complete the final public engagement report and prepare the plan for final legislative action. Engagement focus: Provide final opportunities for public testimony, regional committee review and decision-maker consideration before adoption. • Hold legislative hearings, including first and second readings • Present the final plan and recommended changes to MPAC, JPACT and the Metro Council • Document how engagement, public comments and policy direction informed the final plan Key milestones: • MPAC makes recommendation to the Metro Council • JPACT considers adoption of the 2028 RTP • Metro Council considers adoption of the 2028 RTP • Submit the adopted plan for state review and acknowledgement • Publish adopted plan online and submit to Federal agenciesExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 9 Overview of work plan This work plan will guide development of the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), providing a clear roadmap for completing the update by November 30, 2028. Between now and November 2028, Metro will work closely with cities and counties, tribes, transit providers, port districts, state and federal partners, businesses and community-based organizations to develop the 2028 RTP. The document tells decision-makers, partners, and participants what the update involves, what to expect, opportunities to provide feedback and shape development of an updated plan, and what the outcomes of the update will be. The work plan is designed to answer the following questions: • Why is the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan update needed now? • What products and decisions must be completed through the update? • When will key phases, milestones, and adoption actions occur? • Who is responsible for technical review, policy recommendations, and final decisions? • How will local, regional, state, and federal partners, community and business partners, and the public be engaged? • How will federally recognized tribal governments be consulted? • What opportunities are there to shape the development of the plan and adoption actions? • How will the final plan meet federal, state, and regional requirements? • How will the adopted plan guide future investment and implementation? This work plan describes the framework for answering these questions through a coordinated process of technical analysis, public engagement, intergovernmental collaboration, consultation with tribal governments and agencies, policy direction, and final adoption. Purpose and background The purpose of this work plan is to guide development of the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan for the Portland metropolitan region. The planning area for the RTP is the federally designated metropolitan planning area boundary shown in Figure 1,Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 10 September 2026 which includes the urban portions of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. The work plan sets out the scope, schedule, decision making process, technical program, engagement and consultation approach, and major deliverables needed to complete the update by November 30, 2028, when the current plan expires under federal law. Figure 1. Map of the metropolitan planning area The Regional Transportation Plan is the federally required metropolitan transportation plan and the state-required regional transportation system plan for the region. Adoption of an updated plan is necessary to maintain compliance with federal requirements and eligibility for federal transportation funding. Metro is the regional entity responsible for regional land use and transportation planning under state law and the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Portland metropolitan area. As the MPO, Metro is responsible for leading and coordinating updates to the Regional Transportation Plan on a regular cycle – every five 2028 Regional Transportation PlanExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 11 years. Each update addresses the evolving needs of our region and meets federal and state requirements for the plan. The last update was adopted in November 2023. For transportation projects to be eligible to receive federal and state transportation funding they must be on the RTP financially constrained project list. For transportation projects to be included in the RTP financially constrained project they must be on the financially constrained list of a transportation system plan. The 2028 update comes at a critical time for the region as public agencies and transportation providers face aging infrastructure, rising project costs, including maintenance and operations costs, revenue uncertainty, emission regulations, safety challenges, and increasing demand for safe, reliable and affordable travel options. The update will also assess changing travel patterns and emerging transportation technologies, including electrification, and consider how these trends may affect travel behavior, system performance, climate outcomes, transportation revenues, and the range of transportation options available over time. The Regional Transportation Plan guides long-term decisions about transportation investments, policies, and priorities across the Portland metropolitan region. It connects transportation planning with broader regional goals and planning efforts related to housing, land use and growth management, economic development, public health, community well-being, climate action, equity and quality of life. The plan plays a key role in: • Shaping how people move and live by identifying projects, programs, and policies that improve access to jobs, housing, education, health care, essential services and daily needs, recreation, tourism, nature, and other regional destinations while supporting community well-being and quality of life. • Setting shared goals for transportation that align with broader values and desired outcomes related to equity, safety, climate action, mobility, thriving economy, and regional housing and land use goals. • Coordinating billions of dollars in federal, state, regional, and local transportation funding by determining which investments are regionally significant and priorities for the near- and long-term. • Measuring our progress over time through goals, objectives, and performance targets that ensure accountability and guide future policy and investment decisions. • Supporting coordination across jurisdictions and agencies to address cross- jurisdictional travel, regional commuting, freight movement, and connectionsExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 12 September 2026 among communities, employment areas, industrial areas, transit services, and regional destinations. Since the last RTP update, the region has experienced higher project costs, reduced revenues, increased public expectations, greater transportation system needs, and continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic on travel patterns and transit use. The 2028 RTP update provides an opportunity to update and align transportation projects and programs with current and future needs and revenues through an implementable and regionally supported plan. In the update, Metro will assess how transportation investments can improve safety, expand access to opportunity, support economic prosperity, reduce emissions, maintain critical infrastructure, and improve quality of life. Policy foundation overview The 2028 RTP will be consistent with applicable federal and state requirements and coordinated with adopted regional and local policies and plans. Relevant modal, topical, funding, safety, resilience, freight, transit, climate, and partner plans and strategies will also inform development of the RTP. Since adoption of the 2023 RTP, the federal and state governments have adopted (or are in the process of developing) new policy guidance that will inform the plan update. Federal policy • Metropolitan transportation planning requirements • Metropolitan transportation plan contents • Financial planning and fiscal constraint requirements • Performance-based planning requirements • Congestion management process requirements State policy • Statewide Planning Goals • Applicable state administrative rules o Oregon Transportation Planning Rules o Oregon Metropolitan Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target Rules • Oregon Transportation Plan and modal topical plansExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 13 Regional policy • Regional Framework Plan • 2040 Growth Concept • Climate Smart Strategy • Regional Transportation Plan and modal and topical plans and strategies Local plans and policy • Local comprehensive plans • Local transportation system plans • Local capital improvement programs • Partner agency plans and priorities Project goals and desired outcomes The 2028 Regional Transportation Plan update will advance the five RTP goals adopted by JPACT and the Metro Council in 2023. Today the Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), JPACT and the Metro Council continue to support these goals, which serve as the policy foundation for regional transportation decision making and the 2028 RTP. • Safe System • Equitable Transportation • Climate Action and Resilience • Mobility Options • Thriving Economy During the scoping phase of this update, the Metro Council, JPACT and MPAC identified the following priorities and desired outcomes to be the focus of the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan update. These priorities reflect both policy direction and the need for an actionable and regionally responsive plan. Figure 2. 2028 RTP goalsExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 14 September 2026 By November 30, 2028, Metro seeks to adopt a Regional Transportation Plan that: • Elevates safety as a leading regional transportation priority, with emphasis on reducing fatalities and serious injuries across all modes. • Strengthens the RTP’s economic focus by connecting transportation investments to job and workforce access, freight reliability, industrial and employment land readiness, business and industry vitality, access to regional destinations, and regional economic competitiveness. • Sets the foundation for a subsequent Regional Transit Strategy update by identifying regional transit needs, service and access gaps, future opportunities, and strategic choices for transit service and investment. The Regional Transit Strategy update is anticipated to follow the 2028 RTP update and will reflect the updated Future Vision and subsequent updates to the 2040 Growth Concept and Climate Smart Strategy. • Provides clarity on available revenues, regional transportation needs, and the resulting funding gap, while identifying potential new funding strategies and implementation actions for further evaluation. • Navigates tradeoffs created by state and federal funding uncertainty through policy discussions that are informed by a comprehensive transportation prioritization framework that shows how project and program priorities submitted by jurisdictional and tribal partners advance each of the RTP goals and considers the amount of funding available in the revenue forecast. • Communicates transparently about the region’s ability to meet adopted climate goals by explaining analytical assumptions, funding and policy conditions, tradeoffs among strategies, and the additional actions and resources that would be required to meet adopted targets. • Elevates community voices and priorities throughout the planning process, with emphasis on inclusive and accessible engagement. • Optimizes local participation by coordinating Metro outreach with local government, agency, and partner engagement efforts already underway. • Delivers a federally- and state-compliant regional transportation plan that can guide investment, decision making, and implementation through the planning horizon.Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 15 Project overview, phases and decision milestones The 2028 Regional Transportation Plan update will be completed through a coordinated multi-phase planning process that integrates policy development, technical analysis, public engagement, interagency coordination, consultation, and decision making. The process is designed to produce a federally- and state- compliant and regionally actionable long range transportation plan for adoption by November 30, 2028. Shown in Figure 3, the project will be organized into five phases, each with defined milestones and deliverables that build toward release of a public review draft and final RTP adoption in 2028.Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 16 September 2026 Figure 3. Timeline and process for the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan updateExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 17 Phase 1: Scoping, Research and Early Engagement January 2026 – September 2026 (9 months) The first phase of the 2028 RTP update has focused on engaging decision makers, local, regional, state, Tribal, business and community partners, and members of the public to understand key trends and challenges facing the region. This phase began with reviewing the adopted RTP goals and identifying desired outcomes and priorities. The purpose of this phase is to build a shared understanding of what the 2028 RTP needs to address and to define a planning and engagement process that is responsive to regional and community needs. This phase also began developing background data, tools, and methods that will document how the region is growing and changing and evaluate how the transportation system is performing. A review of completed RTP projects will be conducted, and new plans and policies adopted since 2023 will be identified. This information will support policy and project list decisions during the update. Phase 1 | Planning and Research Activities q Review Plan Goals and Measures of Success: Review goals and measures for the 2028 RTP. This work will continue in Phase 2. q Plan and Policy Review: Review relevant plans and policies to identify changes that reflect state, regional and local plans and studies completed since 2023. This work will also include jurisdictional review of the RTP system maps to recommend classification changes that align local, regional and state plans. This work will be finalized in Phase 2. q Community Engagement Retrospective: Review community engagement reports from the 2023 RTP and other relevant engagement reports completed since 2023 to identify regional and community needs and priorities. This work will continue in Phase 2. q Project Database Migration and Project List Review: Work with partners to conduct a review of RTP project list to identify projects under construction or completed in the region since 2023. Identify 2023 RTP capital projects that are not adopted in a local TSP. The project team will also migrate the current RTP project list data to the Project Tracker data management system used for the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) and Regional Flexible Funds Allocation (RFFA) process. q Develop Data, Tools, and Methods: Update data, tools, and methods needed to support assessment of current and future transportation system conditions andExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 18 September 2026 needs and other technical analysis throughout the process. The technical analysis will integrate GIS tools, mapping, modeling and forecasting, and federal and state monitoring and reporting requirements to document how the region is growing and changing, transportation trends and challenges, and how the transportation system is performing. The analysis will support the needs assessment and include relevant data and findings from the Future 50 update to the regional vision, Oregon Travel Study, Climate Smart Strategy monitoring, the Safe Streets for All project, and the region’s congestion management process and federal performance reporting. This work will include preparing the regional travel demand model, transportation analysis zone assumptions and base year and no build networks for use in the update, and model updates needed to reflect the Oregon Travel Study. Activities will also include updating the mobility corridor geographies used to identify needs and potential solutions in Phase 2. It will also inform the Call for Projects and subsequent performance evaluation of proposed solutions in Phase 3. Phase 1 | Engagement Activities q Engage Metro Council and regional advisory committees, county coordinating committees, and business and community leaders on RTP goals, priorities to address and development of the work plan and engagement plan q Conduct individual meetings with leaders from across the region, including elected and public officials on JPACT, MPAC and the Future Vision Commission q Convene Community Leaders’ Forum on RTP goals, priorities to address and development of the work plan and engagement plan to guide the update q Metro Councilor engagement with constituents, regional leaders and elected officials q Regional planning workshops on RTP performance evaluation framework and measures for project- and system-level analysis to inform plan priorities q Convene inaugural Regional Transit Forum meeting with staff from transit agencies and organizations q Consultation with Federal, state, regional and resource agencies q Invite consultation with tribes Phase 1 | Milestones q MPAC votes on recommendation to the Metro Council on the work plan q JPACT votes on approval of 2028 RTP work plan, and makes recommendation to the Metro CouncilExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 19 q Metro Council votes on approval of the 2028 RTP work plan Phase 1 | Key Products and Deliverables q 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan q Scoping Engagement Calendar q RTP System Map Update Online Submission Tool q Migration of RTP Project Database to Project Tracker q Memos and reports: o Summary and map of RTP projects completed since 2023 o Plan and Policy Review Report o Synthesis of Past RTP Public Engagement Report o Summary of Proposed RTP System Map updates o Phase 1 Engagement and Consultation Report Phase 2: Prepare Needs Assessment and Draft Revenue Forecast September 2026 – December 2027 (4 months) The second phase of the 2028 RTP update will focus on refining the plan’s policy framework to reflect relevant plans and policies updated since 2023, documenting the region’s transportation needs and potential solutions, and updating the plan’s financial assumptions and revenue forecast. Developing the data, methods, and analytical tools needed to support the current and future needs assessment and the project- and system-level performance evaluation and investment decisions later in the process will also continue. Analysis years will be 2025 (base year), 2040 and 2050. This work will also include identifying updates needed to prepare VisionEval to be used at a regional level to help evaluate greenhouse gas emissions in Phase 3 of the RTP update and as part of the Climate Smart Strategy update. This phase will use input and information from Phase 1 to refine the region’s performance measures and evaluation approach. Work during this phase will also include updating RTP policies where needed to reflect plans and policies updated since 2023. This work will provide an updated policy framework to guide evaluation of regional transportation needs and potential projects and programs to address those needs during Phase 3. During this phase, Metro will also work with local, regional, state, and Tribal, partners to review the existing RTP project list and prepare for the call for projects in Phase 3.Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 20 September 2026 Metro will also work with these governmental partners to identify reasonably expected transportation revenues to help draft a revenue forecast and establish cost targets for the financially constrained and strategic project lists that will be developed during Phase 3. This phase will also include a regional transportation needs assessment focused on the RTP’s goals related to equity, climate, safety, mobility, and thriving economy. The needs assessment will help identify where the transportation system is meeting regional goals, where it is falling short, and how existing plan investments advance adopted policy direction and community priorities. This work will help ensure that later decisions are grounded in shared policy direction, current data, federal and state requirements, and the needs and priorities identified through engagement. Phase 2 | Planning and Research Activities q Revenue Forecast: Develop draft local, regional, state, tribal and federal revenue forecast to set budget for the plan and Call for Projects in Phase 3. The 2023 RTP revenue forecast will serve as a starting point for the draft forecast. The forecast will quantify the gap between reasonably expected revenues and identified regional transportation needs. The revenue forecast and subsequent financial plan will be updated as relevant state legislative, federal, and other funding information becomes available. q Evaluation Framework: Update performance measures, targets, data, methods, and transparent evaluation criteria to show how projects and programs advance different RTP goals and to identify tradeoffs among safety, equity, climate, mobility, economic, maintenance, financial, and implementation considerations. q Needs Assessment: Report on system performance to understand today’s travel behavior and progress toward shared regional goals related to safety, equity, climate, mobility, and the economy. Seek feedback on the current RTP project list and transportation needs and complete a multimodal needs assessment using the new mobility policy, updated multimodal inventories, and data from the Regional Freight Commodities Movement Study, Regional Emergency Transportation Routes Project, Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning, and the Community Connector Transit Study to identify regional transportation needs and potential solutions. q Policy Updates: Updates to existing RTP Chapter 3 policies that reflect new policies and information from work completed since 2023 identified in the Plan and Policy Review Report, including: o RTP System Map Updates o Transportation Equity Policy UpdatesExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 21 o Regional Transportation Demand Management Policy Updates: focused on incorporating recommendations from the 2026 Regional Transportation Demand Management Strategy o Regional Emergency Transportation Routes Maps and Transportation Resilience Policy Updates: focused on incorporating recommendations from the RETR Project Phase 2, Cooling Corridors Study and statewide resilience efforts o Regional Transit Policy Updates: focused on updating the RTP Transit Network Map and incorporating recommendations and new information from the Community Connector Transit Study, TriMet Forward Together, TriMet FX System Plan, Regional Rail Futures Study and Cascadia High Speed Rail planning o Regional Safety Policy Updates: focused on incorporating SS4A supplemental planning and new local safety action planning information This work will continue into Phase 3. q Define Process for the Call for Projects: Define the project solicitation, evaluation and review process to guide refining the plan’s list of projects and programs within the draft revenue forecast, consistent with the Transportation Planning Rules and federal certification recommendations. The process will provide a 70-day submission period and will be supported by early notice, advance coordination, guidance, training, and office hours for entities eligible to submit projects to the RTP. Phase 2 | Engagement Activities q Host at least one regional transportation tools and data workshop for practitioners and other constituents to learn about the analysis tools and data being used to support development of the 2028 RTP q Convene workshop/trainings/office hours on use of Project Tracker in advance of and during Call for Projects (for jurisdictional partners and tribal governments) q Provide TSP consistency review, guidance, training, technical assistance, and office hours to help submitting agencies interpret applicable requirements and prepare project and program submissions q Convene quarterly Regional Transit Forum meetings with staff from transit agencies and organizations q Develop Online (Story Map) 2028 RTP Open House for the public q Develop Online (Story Map) of data and tools available to support partners submitting projects during the Call for Projects in Phase 3Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 22 September 2026 q Metro Councilor engagement with constituents, regional leaders and elected officials q Two regional planning workshops to support the 2028 RTP needs assessment and call for projects q Small group meetings q RTP informational sessions q Presentations and discussions at county-level coordinating committees and regularly scheduled TPAC, JPACT, MTAC, MPAC and Metro Council meetings q Collaborate with cities, counties, Tribes, ODOT, SMART, TriMet and Port of Portland to document and forecast reasonably available funding sources q Continue to engage partners and community members to identify regional transportation needs, community priorities and potential solutions q Engage regional technical and policy advisory committees and county coordinating committees early in shaping the needs assessment, performance measures, revenue forecast, Call for Projects process, and key project-list work. q Convene Community Leaders Forum #2 q Convene Regional Transportation Business Leaders Forum #1 q Online content (social media, Metro news stories) about needs and success stories about completed projects that reflect different types of investments across the region (e.g., safety – lighting, marked crossings, bus stops) and major travel corridors (e.g., 82nd Avenue, TV Highway, Powell Boulevard, OR 217, I-205, I-5) Phase 2 | Milestones q Completion of: o Updated performance evaluation framework o Regional transportation needs assessment o Draft revenue forecast o Policy updates o Process and timeline for the Call for Projects Phase 2 | Key Products and Deliverables q Memos o Performance Evaluation Framework and Targets o Revenue Forecast Approach o RTP Equity Framework o Call for Projects policy framework, process and timeline to guide update to list of RTP projects and programs that will undergo further evaluation and reviewExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 23 q Maps o Metropolitan Planning Area o Equity Focus Areas o 2026 High Injury Corridor and Intersections Map o Regional Freight Commodities Movement Map o 2028 RTP Network Maps (Motor vehicle, transit, freight, bike, pedestrian, and transportation system management and operations) o RTP Network Gap Maps o Throughway Reliability Map q Regional Transportation Needs Briefing Book o Identify regional transportation system gaps, deficiencies and potential solutions o Integrate relevant findings from recent studies and plans including, but not limited to: Community Connector Transit Study, Regional Emergency Transportation Routes Project (Ph. 2), Cooling Corridors Study, Oregon Travel Survey, and Regional Freight and Commodities Movement Study. q Draft Revenue Forecast Report o Update the financially constrained revenue forecast with local, regional, tribal and state partners, building on the existing RTP forecast and ODOT’s Financial Assumptions for Development of Metropolitan Transportation Plans SFY 2020/21 to 2049/20501 o Set cost targets for the “Constrained RTP” near-term (FFY 2029-2040) and long-term (FFY 2041-2050) project and program priorities o Identify a strategy for new revenues assumed for the “Constrained RTP” and more aspirational “Strategic RTP” o Set Strategic RTP cost target for additional project and program priorities the region would pursue if additional resources became available o Identify state and local share contributions needed for HCT capital projects submitted to the 2028 RTP financially constrained project list. HCT capital projects must include a 50 percent match contribution to leverage available federal Capital Improvement Grant revenues. q Draft RTP Chapters: o Chapter 1: Introduction and Plan Overview (draft) 1 Accessed at: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Data/Revenue%20Forecasts%20%20Economic%20Reports/MPO %20LRPA%202022.pdf This report will be updated by ODOT as part of this effort.Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 24 September 2026 o Chapter 2: Draft Vision, Goals, Objectives, Performance Measures and Targets (draft) o Chapter 3: System Policies (draft) o Chapter 4: Growing and Changing Region and Existing Conditions and Transportation Needs (draft) q Phase 2 Engagement and Consultation Report Phase 3: Call for Projects and Evaluation of Proposed Solutions January 2027 – December 2027 (11 months) The third phase of the 2028 RTP update will focus on the Call for Projects, evaluating project and program priorities submitted by jurisdictional and tribal partners, and preparing the draft plan and appendices for public review during Phase 4. This phase will build on the goals, policy direction, and evaluation framework developed in Phases 1 and 2, as well as project and program submissions received through the Call for Projects. Opportunities for input on the updated project lists, evaluation results, and proposed project and program priorities will be provided during this phase. Work will also include identifying future actions, partnerships, and implementation needs to be included in the RTP to help advance the plan after adoption. The phase will conclude with preparation of the public review draft of the 2028 RTP. The start of the 45-day public comment period will occur in Phase 4. Phase 3 | Planning and Research Activities q Call for Projects to Refine List of Projects and Programs: Coordinate update to project list with local, regional, state and tribal governments. q Performance and Environmental Analysis: Assess and report on project- and system-level performance evaluation of proposed solutions relative to plan’s goals, objectives and performance targets. The analysis will use transparent criteria to show how projects advance different RTP goals and will consider an array of collectively determined factors to do so. This evaluation will include an analysis to identify projects that intersect with environmental, cultural and historic resources and potential mitigation strategies to address the potential impacts of future transportation projects.Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 25 q Review of Updated Project and Program Lists: Make available the draft RTP “constrained” and “strategic” project lists on a publicly accessible website and seek feedback on updated list of priorities. q Financial Plan: Document the updated RTP revenue forecast, explore potential gaps between reasonably expected revenues and regional needs, and identify and evaluate potential new funding and demand-management strategies. The financial plan will be updated to reflect information from the 2027 Oregon Legislative Session and any other relevant funding developments. q Prepare Draft Plan and List of Projects and Programs for Public Review: Prepare draft plan, appendices and list of projects and programs for public review in Phase 4. Phase 3 | Engagement Activities q Engage regional technical and policy advisory committees and county coordinating committees in the development and implementation of the Call for Projects process q Convene Regional Transportation Business Leaders Forum #2 q Convene Community Leaders’ Forum #3 q Convene quarterly Regional Transit Forum meetings with staff from transit agencies and organizations q Consultation with Federal, state, regional and resource agencies q Consultation with Tribes Phase 3 | Milestones q JPACT and the Metro Council initiate 2028 RTP Call for Projects, providing direction on process for updating and evaluating proposed solutions q Conduct 70-day Call for Projects to update the RTP “Constrained” and “Strategic” project lists (Jan. 15 to March 26, 2027) q Jurisdictional, Tribal and county coordinating committee project lists and RTP Project Tracker updates due by March 26, 2027. q JPACT and the Metro Council consider feedback on draft project and program lists, performance evaluation and recommendations for finalizing the draft plan, appendices for public review Phase 3 | Products and Deliverables q Phase 3 Engagement and Consultation Report q Regional Transportation Projects and Project List AssessmentExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 26 September 2026 q Draft RTP Chapters: o Chapter 5: Financial Plan o Chapter 6: Project and Program Investment Priorities o Chapter 7: System analysis o Chapter 8: Draft Implementation Action Plan q Public Review Draft 2028 RTP Materials o Complete draft Chapter 1 through Chapter 8 o Public review draft appendices o Public review draft project and program investment priorities o Public review materials for the 45-day public comment period Phase 4: Public Review and Preliminary Plan Approval January 2028 – July 2028 (7 months) The fourth phase of the 2028 RTP update will focus on public review of the draft RTP and preliminary approval by regional decision makers. This phase will begin with a 45- day public comment period from Jan. 14 to Feb. 29, 2028, providing an opportunity for the public, local governments, regional partners, state agencies, Tribal governments, community partners, and other interested parties to review and comment on the draft 2028 RTP and appendices. During this phase, Metro will compile and share the public review draft of the 2028 RTP, supporting appendices, technical documentation, draft project and program investment priorities, and draft adoption legislation. Metro staff will also document public comments received, recommended changes to the plan and appendices to address feedback received and prepare the Phase 4 Engagement and Consultation Report. The phase will conclude with preliminary recommendations and approval actions by MPAC, JPACT, and the Metro Council. These actions will provide direction for preparing the final 2028 RTP and appendices, final adoption legislation, and findings of compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. Phase 4 | Planning and Research Activities q Release draft plan and technical appendices for public review Phase 4 | Engagement Activities q Consultation with Federal, state, regional and resource agencies q Consultation with TribesExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 27 q Public meetings and hearings, with the number and format determined by project timing and engagement needs. q TPAC workshop to discuss Metro staff recommended changes to the plan and appendices q Presentations and discussions at county-level coordinating committees and regularly scheduled TPAC, JPACT, MTAC, MPAC and Metro Council meetings Phase 4 | Milestones q Conduct 45-Day Draft Plan Public Comment Period q MPAC makes recommendation to the Metro Council q JPACT considers preliminary adoption of 2028 RTP q Metro Council considers preliminary adoption of 2028 RTP Phase 4 | Products and Deliverables q Public review draft 2028 RTP (and appendices, including project and program investment priorities) o Public review draft Chapter 1 through Chapter 8 o Public review draft appendices o Public review draft project and program investment priorities q Phase 4 Engagement and Consultation Report q Public Comment Period Report and executive summary q Project list endorsement letters from governing bodies q Metro staff recommended changes to respond to public comments q Legislation, including Resolution and staff report, and recommended changes to public review draft RTP and appendices Phase 5: Final Legislative Adoption Process July 2028 – November 2028 (5 months) The fifth phase of the 2028 RTP update will focus on finalizing the plan and completing the regional adoption process. This phase will build on the public review process, preliminary approval actions, and direction received during Phase 4. During this phase, Metro will prepare the final 2028 RTP and supporting appendices, final project and program investment priorities, final adoption legislation, and findings of compliance with applicable state requirements. Metro will also complete the final public engagement report, documenting engagement activities, public comments, and howExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 28 September 2026 input shaped the final plan. The action will also include recommendations for the update to the Climate Smart Strategy. The phase will conclude with final actions by MPAC, JPACT, and the Metro Council. Adoption of the 2028 RTP will establish the region’s updated transportation policy direction, investment priorities, implementation actions, and required documentation for the next planning cycle. Phase 5 | Engagement Activities q Presentations and discussions at county-level coordinating committees and regularly scheduled TPAC, JPACT, MTAC, MPAC and Metro Council meetings q Hold legislative hearings – first read and second read q MPAC makes final recommendation to the Metro Council q JPACT considers adoption of 2028 RTP q Metro Council considers adoption of 2028 RTP Phase 5 | Milestones q MPAC makes final recommendation to the Metro Council q JPACT considers adoption of 2028 RTP q Metro Council considers adoption of 2028 RTP Products and Deliverables q Final 2028 RTP (and appendices, including project and program priorities) o Revised Chapter 1: Introduction and Plan Overview o Revised Chapter 2: Vision, Goals, Objectives, Policies, Performance Measures and Targets o Revised Chapter 3: Regional Transportation System Policies and System Maps o Revised Chapter 4: Growing and Changing Region, Existing Conditions, System Performance and Needs o Revised Chapter 5: Financial Plan and Revenue Forecast o Revised Chapter 6: Project and Program Investment Priorities o Revised Chapter 7: Investment Evaluation and Plan Performance o Revised Chapter 8: Implementation and Action Plan o Revised Appendices q Recommendations for the update to the Climate Smart Strategy q Final adoption legislation for RTP, including separate Ordinances, staff reports and findings of compliance with Statewide Planning GoalsExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan September 2026 29 q Phase 5 Engagement and Consultation Report Post adoption implementation activities Adoption of the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan will be a major milestone, but it will not be the end of the plan’s practical use. Following approval, the RTP will serve as the region’s adopted policy foundation and implementation framework for regional transportation decision making, funding priorities, project development, corridor planning, local plan coordination, future amendments and performance monitoring. The adopted RTP will guide how Metro, JPACT, Metro Council, local jurisdictions, transportation agencies, transit providers, port districts, state agencies, Tribes and other partners work together to advance the region’s transportation goals. It will provide the shared policy direction, investment priorities, project and program lists, financial assumptions, performance measures, and implementation of actions that shape transportation decisions after adoption. Overview of regional transportation decision-making The RTP decision making framework is designed to support clear, coordinated, and accountable regional decision making. It establishes defined roles for governing bodies and advisory committees, ensures policy choices are informed by sound technical analysis and public input, and provides timely opportunities for partners and community members to help shape key decisions throughout the process. Through collaboration across jurisdictions and a focus on practical outcomes, the framework helps guide development and adoption of a broadly supported and implementable Regional Transportation Plan. Decision-making principles • Clear roles and responsibilities across governing bodies and advisory committees • Early engagement on key policy questions and major decision points • Recommendations grounded in sound technical analysis and data • Transparent evaluation and prioritization criteria that show how proposed projects and programs advance different RTP goals and where tradeoffs may be required. • Coordination across local, regional, tribal and state partnersExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional Transportation Plan Work Plan 30 September 2026 • Recognition of geographic and community differences as a strength of regional planning and as important context for regional decision-making • Transparent process, materials, and decision making • Inclusive engagement that reduces barriers to participation • Focus on timely, practical, implementable outcomes and cost-effective outcomes Decision-making bodies Metro Council The elected governing body of Metro and final decision maker for adoption of the Regional Transportation Plan. Metro Council sets regional policy direction, considers recommendations from advisory bodies, weighs tradeoffs, and adopts the final RTP. • Final adoption authority (shared with JPACT) • Sets regional policy direction • Approves final plan and major amendments to the plan Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation is the region’s primary transportation policy advisory body and part of the metropolitan planning organization decision structure. It includes elected officials and agency representatives who evaluate transportation needs, recommend regional transportation policy, and approve actions forwarded to Metro Council on MPO matters. • Final adoption authority (shared with Metro Council) • Sets regional policy direction • Approves final plan and amendments to the plan Regional coordination and consultation Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) The Metro Policy Advisory Committee advises Metro Council on regional growth management and land use policy. For the Regional Transportation Plan, MPAC considers how proposed transportation policies and investments support the region’s broader goals for land use, housing, economic development, equity, climate andExhibit A to Resolution No. 26-5614 2028 Regional