Transportation bill released: Here’s what you need to know
Advocates initial reaction is relatively positive. Republicans? Not so much.
2025 transportation bill
Oregon Republicans want to repeal the ‘Bicycle Bill,’ gut spending on rail and transit
Yes, they’re serious.
State transportation bill out on Monday: Here are a few things to keep in mind
Political punditry prior to what will likely be a very eventful week.
Democrats push sales tax on cars in bid to raise more flexible transportation funds
Includes a new approach to the bicycle tax.
Advocates in shock as Dems float ‘cap and pave’ plan while funding bill remains secret
“It’s like Christmas in May for polluters.”
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“DOGE-wannabes who are pushing outdated, harmful ideas.”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!