ODOT News
Oct. 22, 2012
For more information: Kathi McConnell, (503) 986-3609, kathleen.e.mcconnell@odot.state.or.us or Shelley M. Snow, Public Affairs, (503) 986-3438
SALEM - The Oregon Speed Zone Review Panel will hold a hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the ODOT Technical Leadership Center Building, 4040 Fairview Industrial Drive SE in Salem, in the Alsea Conference Room. The panel will discuss the speed zoning on the Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101) in the city of Depoe Bay.
In Oregon, decisions regarding speed zones are made jointly by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the authority governing the road, such as a city or a county. ODOT has the responsibility to investigate roads for establishing new speed zones or changing posted speeds of existing speed zones. ODOT performs these investigations at the request of the road authority.
If the recommended speed is of mutual agreement between ODOT and the local road authority, the speed zone is established. If mutual agreement cannot be reached, the speed zone decision is referred to the Speed Zone Review Panel. The panel receives testimony from the local road authority and interested parties and makes the final decision.
The Oregon Speed Zone Review Panel is comprised of representatives from the Transportation Safety Committee, the Oregon State Police, the Association of Oregon Counties, the League of Oregon Cities, and ODOT.
The Oregon Speed Zone Review Panel meeting is open to the public. Accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please call (503) 986-3609 at least 48 hours in advance (TTY: 503-986-3954).
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