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ODOT to distribute reflective arm bands to keep people safe – UPDATED

New arm bands being given away by ODOT to help remedy uptick in fatalities.(Photo: ODOT) As reported by The Oregonian this morning, the Oregon Department of Transportation has launched a traffic safety campaign. Under the ‘See and be seen’ banner, ODOT’s effort is aimed squarely at what they see as a major problem on Oregon’s … Read more


Talking road safety: A Q & A with ODOT’s Troy Costales

ODOT Traffic Safety Division Manager Troy Costales. Troy Costales is the Traffic Safety Division Manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). In that position, he oversees about $28 million per year in a variety of programs to decrease the amount of fatal and injury crashes on Oregon roads. Costales was also on the committee … Read more