Questions about the workshop? See our F.A.Q. below, and reach out to asktrec@pdx.edu if you have additional questions. 

• What is the refund policy? We offer refunds up until 30 days prior to the workshop, less a $100 service fee. The registered participant is able to invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop at any time, at no charge.
• What is your cancellation policy in the event of extreme weather? If we cancel the event due to extreme weather (e.g. wildfire smoke event), we will refund your workshop fee in full. Please plan your travels accordingly, and consider the flexibility options of your flights / train tickets.
• What COVID safety protocols will there be? Part of the workshop will be held outside on field tours. The remainder will be held in a PSU classroom with an in-classroom air purifier. The building has undergone significant HVAC updates. The University policies around indoor space use have been changing frequently, and we will follow the most current guidelines for June 2022. Beginning March 19th the PSU campus does not require mask wearing, however participants are welcome to wear masks if they choose to. We will provide masks as needed, and sanitized surfaces. We will also have hand sanitizer available, and will maintain space between attendees.
• How many people will be attending this workshop? Approximately 18 people will be attending the session, in addition to TREC support staff and instructors.
• Are accommodations provided? No, you must arrange your own accommodations for your duration in Portland, OR. Please contact us for recommendations or with questions.
• Are continuing education credits provided? This 5-day workshop will be eligible for approximately 30 hours of continuing education hours. They can be self-submitted to your accrediting body (e.g. CMs or PDHs), and will also be submitted for pre-approved AICP credits (see our provider summary here). We will provide an attendance certificate to those who need to document their professional development hours. This is not a Portland State University course, and is not connected to university credits.
• Will you be able to meet my dietary needs? We order our breakfasts from a variety of vendors, and adjust our orders based on the needs of each year's cohort. For lunch, we stop at some of Portland's famous large "food cart pods" which offer a wide variety of foods that meet different needs. We always stop at the SE "Cartopia" pod!
• How do we pick up our bike rentals? If you reserved a bike rental through us / your workshop ticket, we will be in touch soon with information about how to pick up your bike rental (in downtown Portland). Rented bikes will be available for pickup from 10am - 6pm on Sunday, Aug 24 – the day before the workshop. If possible, please plan to arrive in Portland and pick up your bicycle on Sunday. We will build in time to pick up bicycles on Monday for those who are not able to pick up early.
• Why are the number of e-bikes limited? We are limited to the number of e-bikes available to us from our rental provider. Where do I charge my e-bike? You are responsible for ensuring that your e-bike is charged adequately, and in a secure location, before the daily field tours.
• Where do I store my bike rental? Overnight rentals must be stored inside a secure domicile (hotel room/concierge closet, living room, etc). A shared bike room is not a safe location. Bike rentals cannot be stored outside overnight - it is a violation of the rental policy and you will be responsible for any theft or damage if stored in a shared bike room or outside.
• What should we bring on the daily bike tours? A backpack is recommended to carry your belongings. Both the multi-speed and e-bike rentals have racks, but they do not have baskets. Please pack a bungee cord if you would like to secure a bag to the rack. We recommend bringing: Water! And, more water. Sunblock, sunglasses and personal snacks are also recommended. The workshop hosts will be biking with you everywhere, carrying spare water, first aid kit, bike pump, and patch / bike repair kits.
• Will there be time to take photos on the bike tours? Yes, we will be making frequent stops to discuss the infrastructure we're learning about. The workshop hosts will be taking a lot of photos of the sites and the students during the whole workshop. These photos will be made available to all students for usage.

We can recommend some nearby hotels and tips for getting around town. Air B&B and Vrbo are another potential source to find a comfortable place to stay. 

Requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to Conference & Events Office, (503) 725-CONF, email: conferences@pdx.edu or the Disability Resource Center, (503) 725-4150, e-mail: drc@pdx.edu. In order to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be provided in time for this event, please make your requests as soon as possible.