Safety and Mobility Policy Advisory Committee (SMPAC)

Overview

The purpose of the Safety and Mobility Policy Advisory Committee (Committee) is to advise Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) through collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders united to enhance work zone safety and mobility policy.Stakeholder involvement in project development and implementation is an important part of ODOT’s commitment to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.The Committee represents the evolution of safety and mobility policy for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Specifically, this effort will sunset the Work Zone Executive Strategy Sessions Committee (WZESSC) and provide policy oversight for the Oregon Mobility Advisory Committee (MAC).

Priorities:

Advise ODOT in pursuit of its mission to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.
Ensure stakeholder involvement in high-level policy development to better coordinate and advance project management practices across the agency.
To ensure that development, construction, and maintenance activities enhance work zone safety and mobility in a balanced and comprehensive fashion, advancing ODOT’s safety goal of zero fatalities and injuries, while efficiently moving people and goods.