Communications News releases

www.oregon.gov

Text Size: A+| A-| A | Text Only Site | Accessibility

Communications

Department
- Transportation Department
- Divisions

News releases


July 2009	January 2009
June 2009	December 2008
May 2009	November 2008
April 2009	October 2008
March 2009	September 2008
February 2009	August 2008


July 2009

July 1 Trucking industry, OSP, local law enforcement and ODOT partner on safety campaign


June 2009

June 29 Speed Zone Review Panel to meet July 9 in Salem Child passenger safety part of Disney train event at Union Station June 22 Oregon Transportation Commission to meet June 23 in Salem June 18 Children, bicycles and summertime: make it safe! June 4 2009 Road Projects map now available June 1 Truck inspectors will be out in force for Roadcheck 2009


May 2009

May 21 Rail Advisory Committee to meet May 26 in Portland May 19 Motor Carrier Advisory Committee to Meet May 21 in Salem May 18 Oregon Transportation Commission to meet in Salem May 20 More than 26,000 trucks weighed during special enforcement event May 14 Truck weight enforcement event scheduled for I-84 Click it or ticket campaign runs May 18-31 May 11 Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to Meet Oregon Freight Advisory Committee to meet in Salem May 8 West side Old McKenzie Highway to stay closed through mid-August May 7 At the request of Governor Kulongoski, OTC approves list of transportation projects May 1 Work zone safety event and memorial at Pioneer Square


April 2009

April 30 May is Transportation Safety Month April 29 Governor proclaims Motorcycle Safety Month April 15 Camera will help enforce speeds in northwest Portland work zone April 14 New bus service connects southern Oregon communities Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to meet April 17 Transportation Commission to meet April 15 in Salem DMV to open new Beaverton office April 28 April 3 Motorists nationwide reminded to "Drive to Survive" April 1 ODOT issues RFP for electric vehicle charging equipment


March 2009

March 31 Advisory Committee on DUII to meet April 3 March 26 Reminder: studded tires must be off by April 1 March 18 DMV will invalidate and return surrendered cards March 13 Oregon Transportation Commission to meet in Salem Weekend inspections designed to find safety violations and prevent truck crashes March 9 ODOT sells bonds for highway, bridge construction Transportation Commission to meet March 11 in Salem March 6 Driver education instructors gather in Portland March 2 Transportation Commission announces application process for federal stimulus funds


February 2009

Feb. 27 Commission approves list of state highway system projects for stimulus funding Feb. 24 Scenic Byways Committee to meet, review proposals OTC to meet Feb. 27 by phone in Salem Feb. 13 Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation Safety to Meet Use fog lights correctly and safely Transportation Commission to meet Feb. 18 in Salem Feb. 5 February safety focus on seat belts, booster seats Transportation Safety Committee to meet Feb. 10


January 2009

Jan. 27 Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 30 Jan. 13 State and Ross Bros. & Company, Inc, Reach Agreement Jan. 12 Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 15 Jan. 09 Transportation Safety Committee to meet Jan. 13 Jan. 07 Oregon highways claim fewest lives since 1999 Jan. 06 Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII to meet


December 2008

Dec. 17 DMV offices will continue adapting to weather daily Dec. 16 DMV reduces hours, cancels some drive tests Dec. 15 DMV cancels most drive tests Monday ODOT reminds commercial vehicle drivers to use chains when necessary Dec. 11 ODOT Winter Storm Preparation Scenic Byways program receives $1.7 million Dec. 4 Transportation Commission to meet Dec. 10 in Portland Transportation Safety Committee to meet Dec. 8 Dec. 1 Governor's Advisory Committee on DUII to meet Motorists beware: Buzzed driving is drunk driving


November 2008

Nov. 19 Sheriff’s Office, Police Department and ODOT warn consumers about illegal household goods movers Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to Meet Nov. 13 Transportation Safety Committee to meet Nov. 18 Nov. 3 Advisory Committee on DUII to meet


October 2008

Oct. 29 DMV to verify immigration documents starting in 2009 Oct. 24 ODOT and OSP offer tips for a safe and sober Halloween Oct. 23 ODFW recognizes ODOT and Hamilton Construction for new wildlife-friendly bridges Oct. 22 Teens win scholarships during Driver Excellence Challenge Oct. 21 Innovative traffic projects receive funding Oct. 16 Transportation Commission to meet Oct. 21 in Gleneden Beach Oct. 14 Oregon kicks off Teen Driver Safety Week with competition ODOT partners with trucking industry on Operation Safe Driver Oct. 13 Transportation Safety Committee to meet Oct. 19 Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee to meet Oct. 23 - 24 Oct. 12 Rock slide closed Oregon 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway) Oct. 10 Governor's Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to meet Snow and slippery conditions throughout Oregon: Be prepared! Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet Oct. 7 DMV unable to issue licenses and ID cards Oct. 11 Oct. 1 Avoid slippery start to the rainy season


September 2008

Sept. 25 Trucking industry, OSP, local law enforcement and ODOT partner on safety campaign Sept. 18 Illegal household goods movers focus of Eugene-area operation by ODOT, OSP and Lane County Sheriff's Office Sept. 16 Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee to meet Sept. 12 Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to Meet Transportation Safety Committee to meet September 16 Sept. 10 DMV to streamline ‘full legal name’ requirement Sept. 9 Scholarships offered to teens with good driving skills Sept. 5 Enforcement to focus on the right safety system


August 2008

Aug. 18 Truck enforcement and inspection event scheduled for U.S. 97 Back-to-school safety reminder: be aware! Aug. 14 Governor's Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to meet in Salem Aug. 12 ODOT to reopen McKenzie Pass Highway on Saturday, Aug. 16 Aug. 7 Governor Unveils First in the Nation Solar Highway Installation Aug. 5 Grants Pass DMV documents among items in theft at UPS Aug. 1 Comments sought for proposed Transportation Enhancement projects

Page updated: July 01, 2009

Click here to go to the Oregon Dept. of Veterans' Affairs outreach contact form

Adobe Reader is required to view PDF files. Click the "Get Adobe Reader" image to get a free download of the reader from Adobe.