Transportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, who helped direct $3 million in federal Community Project funds toward the initiative, emphasized the program’s role in enhancing water access for residents across county.“There are diverse communities — urban, suburban, rural —and each faces unique infrastructure challenges, particularly when it comes to covering project costs,” Bonamici said. “These projects are vital but can heavily burden ratepayers, especially in smaller and rural communities.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici talked ports, arts and coastal resilience during a visit on Thursday that included a stop at the North Coast Land Conservancy’s Circle Creek Conservation Center.

Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, as well as Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, joined Blumenauer in lauding the investment.

"Portlanders and people across the region rely on 82nd Avenue for their lives and livelihoods," Bonamici said. "Transitioning to low-emission buses will make this corridor a healthier place and improve access to public transportation for the people who live and work there."