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OTA Offers I-5 Bridge Funding Testimony
OTA Offers I-5 Bridge Funding Testimony Thank you to all of our OTA members who testified in person or submitted written testimony to the Joint Transportation Committee in support of the I-5 bridge funding bill on Thursday, April 27. Thanks for making your voice heard on behalf of trucking! OTA Board Chair Evan Oneto…
Read MoreTrucking Day at the Capitol – April 27
Trucking Day at the Capitol – April 27 OTA invites members and other industry supporters to join us on Thursday, April 27 in Salem for the 2023 Trucking Day at the Capitol. It’s time to take our concerns and share our stories with lawmakers as they consider a number of proposals poised to influence our…
Read MoreNOW OPEN: Applications for DEQ 2023 Grant Funds to Replace and Retrofit Diesel Equipment
NOW OPEN: Applications for DEQ 2023 Grant Funds to Replace and Retrofit Diesel Equipment The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is providing approximately $8 million in grant funding for diesel equipment owners to replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies and exhaust control retrofits. The Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants Program is…
Read MoreOregon 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 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 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 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 General Infrastructure & Project Updates Legislative Update Member News Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month August 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March…
Read MoreODOT 2023 Projects – Open House
ODOT 2023 Projects – Open House ODOT has launched an online Open House to provide a closer look at what projects are on their agenda for 2023. Explore the interactive map for what’s happening in your area. Sign up for project alerts. Ask questions. Go to Open House CategoriesCategories Select Category Advocacy General Infrastructure &…
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