2009 legislative session

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Kulongoski proposes gas tax increase, outlines ’09 transportation bill

Governor Ted Kulongoski held a hearing in front of lawmakers this morning in Salem to announce his Jobs and Transportation Act of 2009. In an effort to raise money to pay for transportation infrastructure improvements and create jobs, Kulongoski proposed a 2-cent increase to the gas tax and a host of motor vehicle-related fees. The … Read more

2009 legislative session

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Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

BTA’s 2009 legislative plans take shape

As bike ridership spikes in cities across the state, Oregon’s upcoming legislative session is sure to be full of bike-related action. Figuring prominently in that mix will be the lobbying efforts of the Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). Leading the charge for the BTA will be their new Government Affairs (a.k.a. lobbyist) man Karl Rohde. … Read more

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