Universal Basic Mobility is the concept of providing a foundational level of transportation to all members of society, regardless of factors such as socioeconomic status, ability, age, or geographic location. Universal Basic Mobility is often considered a bold and impractical idea. However, in Portland, through our Transportation Wallet: Access for All program, we are making it tangible. What began as a small pilot in 2018 has now evolved into a permanent program with the City of Portland, reaching its fourth year of operation.
In this presentation, I will share the journey of our program, from its scrappy beginnings to its current scale. I will highlight the strategies that have driven its success, with a particular emphasis on how we have prioritized the needs of our community members and participants at every stage of the program’s development. Throughout the session, I will engage attendees with thought-provoking questions and moments of reflection to encourage active participation and deeper insight.
A key element of the Transportation Wallet program’s success has been our partnership with community-based organizations. These partnerships have been instrumental in scaling the program and ensuring that it effectively meets the diverse and ever evolving transportation needs of the communities it serves. During the session, representatives from two of our community-based partner organizations- Street Roots and Trash for Peace- will also share insights into their role as a liaison between our team and their clients, and the impact the Access for All program has had on their community.
This session will provide attendees with valuable lessons on how to take a bold, innovative idea and transform it into a sustainable program that participants can rely on. Through a combination of strategic partnerships and a focus on building trust within our communities, we will demonstrate how Universal Basic Mobility has become a cornerstone of equitable transportation access in Portland.
Transportation Demand Management Specialist I, Portland Bureau of Transportation
Macey Bishop (she/her) is a Transportation Demand Management Specialist with the City of Portland’s Transportation Wallet: Access for All program, which provides free transportation resources to low-income residents. Macey has a diverse background in community outreach, environmental... Read More →
Wednesday April 23, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT DoubleTree Hotel - Expo Hall1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232, USA
