As TriMet raises fares, the cost of the transit pass increases. By 2013, the Flexpass could be as high as $240 per term. At this price, the Flexpass is not affordable for most students. PSU's transportation needs are growing. Projections indicate that by PSU's student body will 12,500 more students by 2039. It will be a struggle to accommodate the transportation and parking needs of these addition
al students. Transportation funding is shrinking. Currently, TAPS subsidizes the Flexpass. The department will not be able to continue its current level of support due to increasing costs, such as parking garage maintenance, in addition to lacking a dedicated funding source for non-motorized transportation services. Process: Transport PDX will conduct a feasibility study to investigate various options available to address these challenges. We will conduct outreach to the PSU community to connect with other students interested in this initiative. In addition, we will administer a survey to capture student opinions and ideas on sustainable transportation options. Possibilities: We hope to facilitate a lively dialogue around the transportation challenges facing PSU students. Many schools similar to PSU offer students affordable transit options funded by student fees. This appears to be a promising solution and we encourage students to vocalize their thoughts on our current transportation system at PSU.
