Despite political climate, Metro deems annual DC lobbying trip a success
The lobbying was well-timed given that Congress is finalizing their 2026 budget.
Politics
Why Juan Carlos González cares so much about Tualatin Valley Highway (Video)
Some of his earliest memories were riding the Line 57 bus.
Juan Carlos González announces run for Metro President
The announcement has created major buzz among the region’s transportation reform advocates.
Checking in on the transportation bill with advocate Cassie Wilson
“Democrats were put in a position to have to vote for a version of the bill that none of us wanted to see.”
Road funding debate begins (again), as lawmakers hear pros and cons of higher taxes
Plenty of good news for Dems and Governor Kotek.
Governor and Dems gird for special session on transportation
Will it be third time’s a charm? Or a third strike?
Councilor Mitch Green is Portland’s socialist transportation champion
Socialists are having a moment in Portland. But how might that translate into transportation policy?
Would you pay an extra $60 per year to save ODOT?
One Republican ponders a modest gas tax increase to save jobs in his district.
Pressure mounts on Governor to call special session for transportation funding
Will Kotek heed these calls?
House Rep Mark Gamba speaks out on why Democrats didn’t pass a transportation bill
The former Milwaukie mayor opens up about what went wrong.
From sanguine to saboteur: Why Mark Meek derailed Oregon’s transportation bill
In just 11 days, this purple district Senator went from possible collaborator to stubborn enemy.
How falsehoods helped drive opposition to failed transportation bill
Untruths amplified their idealogical positions and stoked anger and opposition.