MONTH/YEAR
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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| September 2012 |
One person's "run" to keep you from texting and driving at the same time; ODOT's new path to the Mountain; Why smooth pavement turns noisy |
| August 2012 |
Bicycles, quilts, charging stations, and more. |
| July 2012 |
See the beauty of Oregon's Old McKenzie Pass Highway; Learn how ODOT helps with the Sisters Rodeo parade; Cycling in the Columbia River Gorge; Answers to commonly asked questions |
| June 2012 |
ODOT swept Bend's Pole Pedal Paddle race; Snow cleared away on a historic highway; Keeping US97 deer-friendly |
| May 2012 |
ODOT's helping break ground for jobs here in Central Oregon. Plus, talking the future of US97 and plowing our way into the past |
| April 2012 |
Old trucks and the new semi's that ride Central Oregon's highways; One of the old rigs that helped plow the way for them; How ODOT brings high-tech to the high-way to make your driving better. |
| March 2012 |
High school students try to text and drive at the same time; Watch ODOT engineers teach middle school students in The Dalles; More about seatbelts; The new transportation commissioner from Deschutes County tell us about her plans as ODOT heads into the future. |
| February 2012 |
Mother nature threw a big punch at Oregon during January…put our crews to the test to keep our highway’s open and safe; ODOT is gearing up to build a system of charging stations for electric cars. |
| January 2012 |
How ODOT keeps you safe on winter highways; The Region's most remote outpost; Driving doggies on during winter; An update on our development plans north of Bend on US 97. |
| December 2011 |
Over, under, around and through...that's what our bridge inspectors do; Bridges, bats and a B-1 bomber. |
| November 2011 |
Joystick operated road graders; Making mole hills out of mountains for driving safety; 100 years of railroad in Bend. |
| October 2011 |
New 4-lane US 97 highway project near Sunriver ready to go; People speak out about proposed US 97 project north of Bend |
| August/September 2011 |
Cascade Cycling Classic on the McKenzie Highway; Sisters Quilt Show; Highway and pedestrian improvements in Sisters; latest on the first of its kind in Oregon wildlife crossing; Classic cars driving a classic highway |
| July 2011 |
One lane of McKenzie Highway plowed; World's largest wind farm continues to grow; Summer construction projects |
| June 2011 |
Oversized loads present moving challenges; McKenzie Highway still under snow; Pedestrian improvements on the Bend Parkway; ODOT's participation in Bend's Pole, Peddle, Paddle race |
| May 2011 |
The future of ODOT; New technology for pedestrian crossings; Update on the Lava Butte Project south of Bend; Journey Through Time Scenic Byway |
| April 2011 |
US 97 Lava Butte Project update; The engineers of the future; McKenzie Pass Highway received historic designation; Bridge inspection high above the Crooked River Gorge |
| March 2011 |
Workers brave the Crooked River Gorge to build the Barber Bridge |
| February 2011 |
What's ODOT doing to keep you safe on the highway during winter weather...lot's!; the Traffic Operations Center has never been busier |
| December 2010/ Janaury 2011 |
The price to pay for driving under the influence |
| November 2010 |
ODOT shop crews get winter gear in top shape for season's demands; ODOT Director Matt Garrett praises cooperation between Agency and Klamath Tribes; Safety project uncovers Klamath history and paves the way for a safer highway |
| October 2010 |
Bicycle safety; Bend area traffic signals...a cooperative effort; A trip along the Paulina Highway; Construction season update |
| September 2010 |
ODOT's maintenance academy...with a twist; Satellite road construction; Traveling the Barlow Road; Thrashing wheat in Dufur; Construction season update; Cherry picking in The Dalles |
| August 2010 |
Lava Butte project reaches milestone; What goes down must come up; ODOT helps make Cascade Cycling Classic a success; Antlers in Adel |
| July 2010 |
ODOT helps with summer events; Commute Options; WWII Highway dedication; Construction season update |
| June 2010 |
Spring training for ODOT; Fifth place at Pole, Pedal, Paddle; Construction season update; Geo-Tourism project |
| May 2010 |
New technology to help speed you along your morning commute or shopping trip; Big steps made in building the new four lane highway south of Bend; Making the grade at the ODOT academy on the only unpaved state highway in the entire state |
| April 2010 |
ODOT works behind the scenes; Ride the road less traveled; TripCheck.com celebrates 10 years |
| March 2010 |
Eagles on guard over US97; Engineering an "Aha!" moment in Mitchell; ODOT recommends railroad alignment for US97 north of Bend |
| February 2010 |
Sno-Park care; ODOT Outpost in Adel; Deer undercrossing examined; Outback Scenic Byway discoverer; Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway update |
| January 2010 |
Dangers of driving while texting; Bend visits Oregon Transportation Commission with Juniper Ridge plan |
| December 2009 |
New signals save drivers time; proper tire chain installation; wildlife crossing on US97 |
| November 2009 |
OSP on patrol in Central Oregon 24-7; winter car care; winter driver training; safe routes to school |
| October 2009 |
ODOT's highways spring from Oregon's trails; An ODOT success story in Maupin; Old McKenzie Highway is "new" again; Highway improvements across Central Oregon |
| September 2009 |
Wagon train rolls through Central Oregon; Construction season 2009 - McKenzie Highway re-opens; Scenic Byway sights; Wetlands win high marks |
| August 2009 |
Construction season 2009 (the big bang, check it out); ODOT creates a pedestrian mall in Sisters for the quilt show; ODOT turns over State Highways to local cyclists; ODOT's Highway 31 takes center stage for the Paisley Mosquito Festival |
| July 2009 |
On patrol against highway litter; Opting for new commutes; Highway 20 welcomes Sisters Rodeo; Highway history comes to life |
| June 2009 |
Klamath Falls cleans up Central Oregon Highways; ODOT's Elite finish at the Pole, Pedal, Paddle race; ODOT makes new home for steelhead trout; Maintenance Academy Rocks |
May 2009
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Workzone Safety; 2009 Construction Season Update; Wind Turbines on Highways; Crooked River Scenic Byway/Friends Tour; Safe Routes to Schools; Child Seat Safety |
April 2009
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Work zone safety; 2009 Construction Season; Flaggers class; John Craig Ski Race; Klamath Tribes, return of the fish; Rod and Custom Show |
March 2009
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Stimulus Package update; ODOT Engineers in Class x 2; US 97 Bend North Corridor; Tunnel Inspection; New Bridge/New Bobcat; Horse Ridge |