highways /tags/highways highways en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:09:20 GMT Oregon counties say they’ll need extra $834 million annually for roads, bridges /politics-government/2024-10-02/oregon-counties-say-theyll-need-extra-834-million-annually-for-roads-bridges The counties’ report comes as lawmakers try to craft a transportation funding plan. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:09:20 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-02/oregon-counties-say-theyll-need-extra-834-million-annually-for-roads-bridges Julia Shumway Oregon transportation leaders say they may have to cut 1,000 jobs if legislature doesn’t find them more money /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-03/oregon-transportation-leaders-say-they-may-have-to-cut-1-000-jobs-if-legislature-doesnt-find-them-more-money Facing a funding pinch, the Oregon Department of Transportation says cutting staff could impact roads and people statewide. Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:28:43 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-03/oregon-transportation-leaders-say-they-may-have-to-cut-1-000-jobs-if-legislature-doesnt-find-them-more-money Bryce Dole Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. Here’s what you need to know /politics-government/2024-07-16/oregons-transportation-system-is-due-for-an-overhaul-next-year-heres-what-you-need-to-know Finding a solution to the state’s road funding problems is one of the highest-profile — and politically tricky — problems lawmakers will consider next year. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:37:02 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-16/oregons-transportation-system-is-due-for-an-overhaul-next-year-heres-what-you-need-to-know Dirk VanderHart As gas use declines, California could lose $4 billion in transportation funding, report finds /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-28/as-gas-use-declines-california-could-lose-4-billion-in-transportation-funding-report-finds Taxes on gas and vehicle fees fund about a third of California’s transportation spending. But as the state transitions away from gas-powered vehicles to electric, a new report says this will need to change. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:21:31 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-28/as-gas-use-declines-california-could-lose-4-billion-in-transportation-funding-report-finds Manola Secaira Proposed wildlife crossing in Southern Oregon seeks federal funding /wildlife/2023-10-02/proposed-wildlife-crossing-in-southern-oregon-seeks-federal-funding A proposed wildlife crossing over I-5 in Southern Oregon would be the first over one of the nation’s busiest freeways. State transit officials are seeking federal infrastructure funding to build the crossing. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:24:41 GMT /wildlife/2023-10-02/proposed-wildlife-crossing-in-southern-oregon-seeks-federal-funding Roman Battaglia Why California leads the country in cutting vehicle emissions /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-03/why-california-leads-the-country-in-cutting-vehicle-emissions California leads the charge nationally when it comes to pushing vehicle electrification forward. It makes sense given the fact that vehicles are the primary source of pollution in the state, especially as it’s also home to the largest auto market in the country. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:58:00 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-03/why-california-leads-the-country-in-cutting-vehicle-emissions Manola Secaira Surge in traffic deaths continues in West Coast states /disasters-and-accidents/2022-12-07/surge-in-traffic-deaths-continues-in-west-coast-states While many of the disruptions of the pandemic have eased this year, the surge in traffic fatalities is showing few signs of abating. Policymakers are trying a number of tactics to respond. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:43:06 GMT /disasters-and-accidents/2022-12-07/surge-in-traffic-deaths-continues-in-west-coast-states Tom Banse Road repairs may be coming to a small Oregon town near you /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-11-27/road-repairs-may-be-coming-to-a-small-oregon-town-near-you More than $6 million from the state will help towns that have 5,000 or fewer residents and that have roads considered inadequate and or unsafe for the capacity they carry. Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:00:31 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-11-27/road-repairs-may-be-coming-to-a-small-oregon-town-near-you Kristian Foden-Vencil Animal crossings over and under highways can save big dollars — not just lives — says new study /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-09-01/animal-crossings-over-and-under-highways-can-save-big-dollars-not-just-lives-says-new-study Collisions between vehicles and large animals, like deer, are not only scary. The medical, car repair and cleanup costs really add up. That's according to a new study out of Washington State University that supports the case for building more wildlife crossings on highways. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:30:54 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-09-01/animal-crossings-over-and-under-highways-can-save-big-dollars-not-just-lives-says-new-study Tom Banse How freeway builders collided with Oregon’s growth management system /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-08-07/how-freeway-builders-collided-with-oregons-growth-management-system The proposed Westside Bypass freeway in Washington County had a lot of momentum — until critics said it ran afoul of Oregon's growth management system. The freeway fight in the early 1990s wound up affecting transportation policies throughout the state. Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:02:08 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-08-07/how-freeway-builders-collided-with-oregons-growth-management-system Jeff Mapes