Advocates in shock as Dems float ‘cap and pave’ plan while funding bill remains secret
“It’s like Christmas in May for polluters.”
2025 transportation package
Oregon’s House Republican Caucus only cares about car drivers
“DOGE-wannabes who are pushing outdated, harmful ideas.”
Lawmakers reveal $1.9 billion transportation funding package framework
It’s among a slew of tax increases that aims to raise $2.2 billion for ODOT.
April will be a huge month for transportation in Oregon
Any day now, lawmakers in Salem are expected to reveal the long-awaited transportation funding and policy bill.
PAC fundraiser will launch ‘fight for transportation justice’ in 2025 legislative session
The group will look to raise funds so they can influence what’s expected to be a mutli-billion dollar spending package.
Oregon tops nation in ‘Safe Routes’ participation, but funding needs loom
We could invest much more on this strong foundation if we wanted to.
Oregon’s regressive bike tax might see changes in 2025
The current tax rate on an entry-level bicycle is 15 times higher than that of an entry-level new car.
This small shift could save Oregonians $1,500 and prevent 67 traffic deaths per year
Just swap out one car trip out of every five with walking, biking, transit — or maybe don’t take the trip at all!
Governor’s budget lays out $1.7 billion transportation funding gap
Things are going to get spicy very soon.
Oregon House Rep. Khanh Pham says statewide hearings have amplified transit needs
“I’ve heard very little testimony about widening any Portland area freeways.”
Broad support for bike paths at state transportation tour stop in Tillamook
Notable enthusiasm for Salmonberry and other projects that would keep bikers and walkers safe.
Video: Highlights from Oregon Legislature transportation hearing in Portland
A greatest hits compilation from a two-hour public hearing.