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Oregon Department of TransportationA 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. -
Andrew Nixon/CapRadioCalifornia 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.
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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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking input on proposed changes to its policy relating to toll roads.
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Highway 101, the backbone of Oregon’s coastal transportation system, is in a sorry state. In several spots, tarmac is crumbling into the ocean. But the state is having trouble repairing it because doing so runs contrary to Oregon’s powerful land-use rules. So now, authorities want to tweak the rules despite the failure of past efforts.
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The Oregon Department of Transportation says staffing shortages will cause significant delays in snow and ice removal this winter.
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Our entire region is prone to landslides, and the chances are higher in the rainy coastal areas. Case in point: Last Chance Grade, on US 101 in Del Norte…
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Driving on coastal roads in our region can be spectacular at times... and utterly frustrating at others. The land that leads down to the ocean can be…
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The title of the latest report on the state of Oregon's highway bridges does not induce panic. But it does include a cautionary phrase: "we've got work to…
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Welcome to the age of what comes AFTER gasoline taxes.Fuel taxes pay for road repair and maintenance... or did. The advent of hybrid and straight-electric…
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The work doesn't change much over time, but the workers do. The highway signs that once said "men working" are now non-gender specific. And with good…
