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Oregon Economic & Revenue Forecast
Oregon Economic & Revenue Forecast The Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) presented the March Economic and Revenue Forecast to the House Committee on Finance and Revenue. Though the previous forecast back in the December featured information about a mild recession through unprecedented revenue growth and sizable reserves, the March forecast highlighted an even stronger outlook…
Read MoreInclement Weather Emergency Waiver
Inclement Weather Emergency Waiver Emergency waiver for motor carrier hours of service in response to inclement weather Due to severe weather conditions, an emergency waiver for motor carrier hours of service has been issued to expedite the movement of groceries in and out of northwest Oregon. Please be sure to read the waiver in full, as you…
Read MoreOregon Safety Awards – Nominations Due Feb. 28
Oregon Safety Awards – Nominations Due Feb. 28 The 2023 Spring Safety Conference is coming up fast, taking place April 6 & 7 at the Salem Convention Center. This means that it will soon be time to recognize a new group of top safety performers. To be considered for the 2022 Fleet Safety Award or…
Read More2023 Legislative Update – Week 3
2023 Legislative Update – Week 3 Governor Kotek has released her recommended budget for the 2023-2025 biennium, reflecting $32.1 billion in total spending, up from $26.8 billion in the previous biennium. Kotek’s budget is centered on addressing three key issues: Homelessness and housing, mental health and addiction services, and education. Significant investments in these areas…
Read MoreATRI’s 2023 Top Truck Bottlenecks
ATRI’s 2023 Top Truck Bottlenecks Oregon, Washington Make List of ATRI’s Top Truck Bottlenecks – Again While New Jersey claims the dubious honor of having the worst bottleneck in the country, Oregon and Washington weren’t spared. Coming in at #28 (again) on ATRI’s 2023 Top Truck Bottlenecks is I-5 at I-84 in Portland. While officially attributed to…
Read MoreOregon Safety Symposium – March 1
Oregon Safety Symposium – March 1 Register Now for the Oregon Roadway Work Zone Construction Safety Symposium – FREE Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM PST Salem Convention Center 200 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97301 This is the chance for OTA to interact and create a dialogue around some of the issues…
Read More2023 Legislative Update – Week 2
2023 Legislative Update – Week 2 While Oregon Republicans picked up a few seats in the House and a seat in the Senate eliminating the supermajority, they are still woefully outnumbered. This has left many wondering if democrats work across the aisle, and more importantly, will we see more cordial relationships than in years past?…
Read More2023 Legislative Update – Week 1
2023 Legislative Update – Week 1 Oregon’s legislature kicked off the 2023 long session on Tuesday, January 17. For the first time since 2020, lawmakers, lobbyists, and legislative staff all convened in the Capitol building for a non-virtual session. While the Democrats continue to maintain a majority, the legislative makeup looks vastly different than in…
Read MoreBull Run Bridge – Weight Restrictions
Bull Run Bridge – Weight Restrictions CLACKAMAS COUNTY – Trucks weighing over 12 tons will not be allowed to travel across the Bull Run Bridge in the Sandy area as of Monday, January 23, 2023. The county has received an updated bridge load rating notice from the Oregon Department of Transportation requiring new weight restrictions…
Read MoreODOT’s Winter Roadway Guide
ODOT’s Winter Roadway Guide Initially released in December, ODOT’s Winter Roadway Guide is now available online. It’s full of winter driving tips and ODOT easter region project information. CategoriesCategories Select Category Advocacy Events General Infrastructure & Project Updates Legislative Update Member News Safety & Regulations Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month March 2023 February 2023 January…
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