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House Republicans propose cutting services, not hiking taxes, to pay for Oregon road upkeep
A package unveiled by the party would include deep cuts to state funding on public transportation and other areas.
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Oregon tire tax proposal hits wall of opposition
Reaction to House Bill 3362 suggests lawmakers will need to overcome public skepticism this year as they look for road funding.

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Oregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for lawmakers this year
Much of Oregon's infrastructure was built decades ago. The cost of maintaining it — let alone improving it — has grown immensely.

Effort to diversify Oregon’s construction workforce shows signs of success
More women and people of color are working in construction related jobs than a decade ago. But there’s still significant work to be done.

Oregon counties say they’ll need extra $834 million annually for roads, bridges
The counties’ report comes as lawmakers try to craft a transportation funding plan

Backers of wildlife road passages eye 4 sites on Hwy 20 in Central Oregon
A group of 18 organizations say they are one step closer to building four wildlife passages or crossings over Highway 20 in Central Oregon.

Oregon infrastructure rates as mediocre civil engineers say
A bright spot shines in Central Oregon’s embrace of roundabouts to increase road safety.

Eugene road crews find surprise historic artifacts underground
Workers recently found sand and rocks dating from the 1940s underneath Pearl Street.

Cape Meares loop road reopens, making coastal residents feel safer
Cape Meares loop road reopens, making coastal residents feel safer

America’s roads are more dangerous, as police pull over fewer drivers
The fatality rate on America's roads remains higher than before the pandemic, and some blame the increase on less traffic policing.