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Via ODOT: Transportation Commission to meet in Salem Jan. 18 (SALEM) — The Oregon Transportation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, in the Gail Achterman Conference Room of the Transportation Building, 355 Capitol Street N.E., in Salem. The agenda includes a presentation on the Oregon Department of … Read more
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From our friends at Oregon State Parks: Would you like to help make the Salmonberry Trail successful in Washington County? Members of the Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency are excited to announce the opportunity to apply for membership on the Valley Segment Planning Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. There are 10-15 seats available for committee membership for a … Read more
This just in… from our friends at ODOT: Historic Highway opens from Larch Mountain Road to Bridal Veil A six-mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway from Larch Mountain Road to Bridal Veil re-opened Wednesday morning 11 weeks after it was closed by the Eagle Creek Fire. Vista House at Crown Point, one of … Read more
From The Street Trust: Families and Loved Ones Honor Memories of Road Traffic Victims PORTLAND, OR — Dozens of community members will gather at the Rosewood Initiative in Southeast Portland on Sunday to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and honor the memories of friends and loved ones who died as … Read more
Latest from Mult Co: Morrison Bridge reopens Sunday, October 22 The Morrison Bridge will reopen to traffic no later than 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 22 as the replacement of the lift span deck nears completion. Starting October 22, westbound traffic will again be able to access downtown from SE Morrison St. and SE Martin … Read more
Taken from 10/12 Historic Columbia River Highway newsletter: Eagle Creek Fire Update As of October 11, according to the Eagle Creek Fire Incident managers, the fire has burned 48,831 acres and is 50 percent contained. Cooler temperatures and rain will help reduce the potential for significant fire activity. The uncontained portion of the fire is … Read more
Really sorry for the late notice here folks, but figured better late than never. This is a great chance to have a say and be a part of Gateway Green! Note the deadline for applications is 10/15 – that’s this Sunday night. Help Shape the Future of Gateway Green We are recruiting a diverse group … Read more
Via Multnomah County press release: Two-week Morrison Bridge closure begins October 9 The Morrison Bridge will be closed to all traffic for as long as two weeks starting Monday, October 9 at 12:01 a.m. During the closure a contractor will pour concrete for the west leaf of the lift span deck and balance the counterweight … Read more
Here’s the latest on the rally and walk to City Hall by the No More Freeway Expansions coalition today (9/7): Media Contact: Aaron Brown nomorefreewayspdx@gmail.com Coalition Prepares to Testify Against Freeway Expansion at City Council, citing Induced Demand, Climate Disruption, Traffic Safety September 7, 2017 – A coalition of public health experts, small business owners, … Read more
Oregon State Police are looking into a fatal collision last night in downtown Oakridge (east of Eugene) that involved a man riding a bicycle and a man driving a car. The bicycle rider has died. Statement from OSP below: OSP INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH INVOLVING VEHICLE VERSUS BICYCLIST – LANE COUNTY (PHOTO) News Release from Oregon … Read more