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If you live near or frequently travel the Sunrise Gateway Corridor/Highway 212 area, you're likely aware of the need for safer roads, better access to jobs, homes, and open spaces. One way to help make these improvements a reality is through securing grant funding.
Metro is currently gathering public input to decide which projects to fund, and we need your voice. One way to share your thoughts is by submitting a short video, but you can also provide feedback directly in writing. Whether you submit a video or just share your feedback, your input will make a difference in shaping the future of this area.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts, and feel free to spread the word to your neighbors. Together, we can bring much-needed investments to our community!
Here’s how you can help!
1. Submit input through the Metro form
- Visit https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/610459d41a6f4a1b942a4372fed450b4
- Read and learn more about the projects
- Visit the “Share Your Feedback” Section and submit your input about the benefits of supporting the Sunrise Gateway Corridor/ Highway 212 project
2. Submit input to Metro transportation committee on April 17
The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation makes recommendations to the Metro Council on transportation needs in the region. The next meeting is 7:30-9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025.
3. Submit email testimony
Send input to Metro directly at transportation@oregonmetro.gov.
4. Submit video testimony
What you’ll need:
- A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera
- A quiet space with good lighting
- A short script (see examples below)
- A way to share your video (email, social media, or cloud storage)
- Prepare your message
Choose a script length that feels comfortable (see examples below). - Personalize the script to reflect your own experience.
- Film your testimony
- Set up your phone, tablet, or computer for steady video.
- Speak clearly and naturally.
- Record a few takes, then choose your favorite.
- Upload your video testimony to Metro and Clackamas County
Send your video directly to Metro to show your support at transportation@oregonmetro.gov.
Please consider also sending the county a copy of your testimonial. If your video is over 25 MB, use Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer to upload your video and email the link to sunrise@clackamas.us.
If your video is under 25MB, email it directly to sunrise@clackamas.us.
5. Share with your network
Share the opportunity with neighbors, friends, coworkers, and community groups to help spread the word. If you are on a social platform with hashtags, please use #SupportSunriseCorridor.
Sample video testimony scripts
15-second reel
Script #1: General support
“Hi, I’m [Your First Name], and I support the Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project because our community deserves safer streets, better transit, and access to parks. Let’s make this happen – fully fund this project!”
Script #2: Youth voices
“As a student in the Sunrise area, I want safe ways to get to school, to hang out with friends, and to spend time in nature. Please support the Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project – it’s our future!”
30-second reel
Script #1: Civil rights and safety focus
“Hi, my name is [Your Name] and I live in the Sunrise Corridor. Right now, many people in our area do not have sidewalks, safe crossings, or reliable access to transportation. The Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project is an investment in safety and opportunity. I strongly urge Metro to fund it.”
Script #2: Parent perspective
“I’m a parent in Clackamas County and I worry about my kids walking to school without safe sidewalks. The Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project would change that and more. It supports families, connects communities, and helps our youth thrive. Please support it.”
60-second reel
Script #1: Community voice
“Hello, I’m [Your Full Name] and I live in the Sunrise area. I’m speaking in support of the Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project because this is more than a transportation upgrade. This is about public safety and access. Our community has waited a long time for real investment. This project will help connect us to jobs, improve access to housing, and make it safer for everyone, especially kids and seniors. It also reflects the voices of people who have historically been left out of planning, like renters, youth, and people with disabilities. Metro, please support the Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project and show that every part of our region matters.”
Script #2: Open space and economic access focus
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I live in the Sunrise Corridor. I support the Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project because it brings real benefits to our community, especially for people who walk, bike, or ride the bus.
This project will connect neighborhoods to parks, trails, and nature while also improving access to jobs and services. It means safer crossings, better sidewalks where there currently are none, and better mobility for working families, youth, and seniors.
It also supports economic growth by improving infrastructure in areas where small businesses and industrial jobs are growing. This isn’t just about traffic; it’s about creating a more connected, inclusive, and healthy community.
Please support the Sunrise Gateway Corridor / Highway 212 project. It’s time to invest in communities that have waited long enough.”