What is the Oregon Transportation Plan and why does it matter?
It’s sort of a big deal. Especially now.
Oregon Department of Transportation
Love ’em or strongly dislike ’em, this is our state DOT.
History: School parents formed human chain to highlight Powell Blvd dangers in 1958
Parents have been fighting for safer conditions on Powell for 65 years.
Powell Safety Workgroup keeps pressure on nearly six months after fatal collision
The group formed after the death of Sarah Pliner.
Behind ODOT’s decision to close hundreds of Portland-area crosswalks
ODOT’s reasoning for closing the crosswalks, and how critics are responding to the decision.
Citing safety concerns, ODOT will close 181 Portland area crosswalks this year
53 of them are in Portland. ODOT plans to close 16 crosswalks on Southeast Powell Blvd alone.
ODOT’s ‘Innovative Mobility’ program announces first 18 grants
The majority of projects that received funding aim to increase access to bicycling.
Metro Council will hear plan for “ultra” high speed rail
250 mph on a train sounds pretty damn good to us.
Time to weigh in on Oregon Transportation Plan update
ODOT wants to take a more hands-on approach to getting Oregonians involved this time around.
Activists work to take advantage of I-5 Rose Quarter comment period
No More Freeways has created a public comment generator site that feeds directly into ODOT’s records.
ODOT opens comment period for I-5 Rose Quarter, and activists seize the moment
“ODOT is using these sleights of hand to hide the fact that they don’t want to study an alternative that does not add additional lanes of freeway into the neighborhood.” -Aaron Brown, No More Freeways The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released the long-awaited Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for its I-5 Rose Quarter expansion … Read more
Freeway fighters add a dose of faith to their coalition
A rally outside Portland’s ODOT headquarters yesterday afternoon demonstrated the diverse coalition of people involved in the local fight against freeway expansions.
Oregon Transportation Commission Meeting
The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) establishes state transportation policy. The commission also guides the planning, development and management of a statewide integrated transportation network that provides efficient access, is safe, and enhances Oregon’s economy and livability. The OTC meets regularly and the public is invited to participate. You can find more information at their website.