ODOT renames Portland region headquarters after outgoing director Matt Garrett
A building that has been the site of several “die-in” protests now bears Garrett’s name.
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Eager to end Matt Garrett era, advocates set expectations for new ODOT leader
Expectation have been set. Will they be met?
Matt Garrett has resigned from ODOT
Huge news from the State of Oregon today: ODOT Director Matt Garrett has resigned. This is potentially – depending on his replacement – a massive development that could lead to a different culture in the automobile-centric agency. Garrett was an embattled agency head who had been the subject of severe criticisms from electeds, advocates, and … Read more
Lawmakers, ODOT Director hear emotional testimony at Vision Zero bill hearing
Bill aims to spur change in ODOT safety culture.
Audit says ODOT is misaligned with governing body, commissioners vow change
Change at ODOT seems imminent, but what exactly will it entail?
Collision on St Johns Bridge kills bicycle rider – Updated
A man died while riding his bike on the St Johns Bridge today. He became the 37th person to die as a result of a traffic collision in Portland thiss year. Not many details have been released. I’ve pasted the most recent police statement below:
State’s distracted driving campaign now includes unmarked patrol cars, task force
Watch out! Unmarked patrol cars are looking for distracted drivers.
As cities scramble for cash, $196 million drops into state’s lap from nowhere
A revealing bit of information came across our desks this week.
Republican legislators call for ODOT director to quit over emissions claims
Pressure is building for Governor Kate Brown to let him go.
ODOT faces ‘incompetence or dishonesty at the highest levels,’ former Metro president says
Apparently this is what happens when an elected official doesn’t have to play nice any more.
Regional ODOT Director Jason Tell leaves job for private sector
ODOT’s top staffer in Portland has left the agency for a consulting job.
ODOT launches initiative to move away from “highway-centric” approach
The Intermodalists: ODOT Highway Division Administrator Paul Mather and Transportation Development Division Administrator Jerri Bohard.(Photo: ODOT) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced another shift in their approach to transportation planning and it couldn’t come at a better time. As recent national research and major news headlines continue to reflect a move away from … Read more
Comment of the Week: What the police say (and don’t say) in crash statements