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May 2008	November 2007
April 2008	October 2007
March 2008	September 2007
February 2008	August 2007
January 2008	July 2007
December 2007	June 2007


May 2008

May 8 Industry, law enforcement and ODOT partner on new safety campaign May 2 ODOT public involvement policy out for final review May 1 Statewide “Transportation Safety” month focuses on awareness, action Grants for Bicycle/Pedestrian projects available Committee ranks list of transportation projects for ConnectOregon funding


April 2008

April 29 Governor proclaims Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month April 28 Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII to meet April 25 New Thruway bus services offer more options April 23 More young Oregonians losing driving privileges April 22 Committee to make final recommendations on ConnectOregon II projects April 17 Transportation Commission to meet April 23 in Portland April 14 Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet April 17 April 8 Governor's Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to meet April 12 April 4 Motorists nationwide reminded to "Slow Down for Cone Zone"


March 2008

March 27 Governor's Advisory Committee on DUII to meet April 4 Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee to meet April 3 - 4 Studded tire season extended through April 5 Public input sought on new driver license ID rules Solicitamos al publico a contribuir sobre las nuevas reglas de licencia de conducir y identificación March 20 Oregon drivers reminded to "Move Over" for emergency vehicles stopped along the roadside March 12 Use fog lights correctly and safely Transportation Commission to meet March 19 in Astoria March 6 Time change may cause "drowsy driving" March 3 ODOT director names new OregonDMV administrator


February 2008

Feb. 27 Oregon Freight Advisory Committee to meet in Salem Feb. 20 New round of grants gives $1.3 million to 20 schools Feb. 19 ODOT conducting truck safety inspections this week Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 15 Oregon Transportation Commission to meet Feb. 21 in Salem Feb. 12 ODOT debuts safety action plan to reduce truck-at-fault crashes Feb. 5 Oregonians offered opportunity to provide input on motorcycle safety Feb. 1 Enforcement blitz to focus on child passenger safety New driver license ID rules take effect Feb. 4 at DMV


January 2008

Jan. 31 Expect treacherous driving conditions through the weekend Jan. 28 Governor announces appointments to Oregon Transportation Commission ODOT targets small construction companies with new contracting program Jan. 22 Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee to meet Jan. 25 Jan. 18 Oregon Transportation Commission to meet Jan. 24 Washington and Oregon governors make bi-state commitment to replace I-5 bridges Jan. 17 Commission adopts new driver license issuance rules En Espanol Jan. 15 Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 17 Transportation Commission to meet Jan. 17 in Salem Jan. 3 Major storm expected in southern Oregon; drivers urged to change plans


December 2007

Dec. 27 Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII to meet Dec. 21 Holiday jam spreads along Interstate 5 - expect delays from California border to Roseburg Dec. 20 New law prohibits teens use of cell phones while driving Dec. 18 Transportation groups seek funding from ConnectOregon program Dec. 13 New DMV-related laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2008 Driving and driver related laws Passenger vehicles and license plates Professional drivers and vehicle businesses Radio news version Dec. 12 UPDATE: U.S. 30 remains closed near Clatskanie Transportation Safety Committee to meet Dec. 18 Dec. 7 ODOT says beware of fradulent contacts Dec. 6 Storm clean-up creates contracting opportunities with counties Highway 38 reopens to one lane of traffic ODOT opens most major routes and continues work on state highways Oregon Transportation Commission to meet in Salem Dec. 12 Governor Announces Achterman Chair of Oregon Transportation Commission Dec. 5 Oregonians offered opportunity to provide input on DUII laws Oregon road closures Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Dec. 4 DMV to collect public input on new driver license rules Some DMV offices remain closed Oregon road closures Dec. 4, 10 a.m. Dec. 3 Weather, road conditions close some DMV offices ODOT road closure report Dec. 3, 2007 3 p.m.


November 2007

Nov. 28 Oregon Transportation Commission Chair resigns Nov. 26 ODOT seeks enhancement project proposals Nov. 20 Road user fee pilot shows “per mile” fee viable Nov. 14 Plan driver license renewal around travel, DMV advises ODOT considers selective use of race-conscious goals for construction subcontractors Nov. 8 Transportation Commission meets Nov. 14 in Canyonville Nov. 7 ODOT announces Safe Routes to School grant awards Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to meet Nov. 10


October 2007

October 29 Public invited to review transportation "Disparity Study" results Things car drivers need to know about commercial vehicles October 18 Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee to meet Oct. 24 - 25 October 10 Truck drivers invited to open house to talk about safety October 4 Governor's Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to meet Transportation Commission meets Oct. 9 in Gleneden Beach Oregon teen driving laws improve safety, support value of driver education, national study says


September 2007

September 27 Governor's Advisory Committee on DUII to meet Oct. 5 September 17 ODOT targets small businesses with statewide contracting program September 10 Enforcement blitz to focus on top 3 factors in fatal crashes September 6 Public hearings scheduled to gather input for disparity study ODOT releases new, updated “Official State Map” Oregon Transportation Commission to meet Sept. 12 in Portland September 4 Back-to-school safety ConnectOregon II applications now available


August 2007

August 30 Road condition Web site now available on mobile devices August 24 Mobile DUI testing unit will roam the state ODOT encourages motor carriers to make brake safety a top priority August 22 New tool helps get impaired drivers off roads August 20 Penalty will increase for cheating on DMV test August 13 Safety focus of ODOT truck inspection event along I-5 and U.S.97 Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet Aug. 16 August 9 ODOT delivers bridge inspection timetable, current results August 8 Oregon Transportation Commission to meet Aug. 16 in Pendleton


July 2007

July 27 Funding issues preclude public-private Newberg-Dundee tolling agreement July 24 ODOT invites comments on proposed updates to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan July 17 Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet July 19, 2007 July 12 ODOT, contractor agree to negotiated suspension of U.S. 20 Pioneer Mountain-Eddyville project July 11 Transportation Commission meets July 18 in Salem July 10 Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to meet Transportation Safety Committee to meet July 17 July 9 Central issuance of driver licenses will go statewide July 3 Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII to meet


June 2007

June 27 Safe driving conserves fuel, saves lives June 18 Transportation Commission meets June 21 in Salem June 5 DMV on pace to install new anti-fraud technology

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