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Oregon leaders, Albina Vision Trust applaud big investment in reversing ‘shameful’ disruption of Black neighborhood
A local nonprofit working to revitalize a historically Black Portland neighborhood has received a vote of confidence from the federal government. The Albina Vision Trust helped the state win nearly a half-billion dollars in federal transportation funding.
A plan to toll Portland highways is dead — but tolling is still on the table
Transportation leaders say they will be looking at the concept again next year, as they plot out the future of funding road maintenance.
Oregon governor wants tolling plan on 2 Portland-area freeways scrapped
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants to scrap a plan to implement tolls on large sections of two Portland-area interstates.
Oregon’s popular EV rebate program will reopen later this year, but only for a couple of months
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is getting ready to reopen its popular Oregon Clean Vehicles Rebate program, but only for a limited time because the program's funds are limited.
US transportation secretary on I-5 Bridge replacement: ‘It’s going to happen’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg declined to hint at the project’s chances for receiving more federal dollars. He said the agency is facing many stacks of applications for funding available under expansive federal programs like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Lessons learned from the devastating winter storm
It’s been a few weeks since cold, ice and wind battered Oregon and we check in on lessons learned.
Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut
Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.
How Oregon’s transportation agency is preparing for expected snow
ODOT's communications director joins us with details on how the agency is preparing for the incoming weather.
Historic Columbia Gorge highway is one step nearer completion, with world-class aspirations
Oregon Department of Transportation has been working to rebuild the old Columbia River Highway for 37 years.
Head of Portland transportation bureau discusses budget cuts
The agency will receive some support from the Portland Clean Energy Fund, but has also been affected by a decline in gas tax and parking revenue.