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Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee


The Advisory Committee provides recommendations about the Historic Highway to the two owners of the Historic Highway (Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department).

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Upcoming meetings​​​

Dec. 12, 2024 (Hood River and virtual)
  • Agenda and packet
​The Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee will hold a meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Please note the updated meeting time. 
The meeting will include both an in-person option at the Columbia Gorge Community College's Hood River Campus located at 1730 College Way, Hood River, OR 97031 and a virtual option via Zoom.  

 You can join in person, online or by phone. The venue is accessible and the meeting room is on the third floor. There is accessible parking in front of the building. 

To join online: Click here to join the meeting. The meeting password is: HCRHAC. No RSVP is needed. Alternatively, enter the meeting ID into Zoom: 858 0621 8438. You do not need a Zoom account to access the meeting. You may be prompted to enter your name or email address -- the information you enter may be visible to those attending the meeting.

To join by phone:
  1. Dial +1 253 215 8782
  2.  Enter the meeting ID: 858 0621 8438


​​Meeting minutes

Sept. 5, 2024 (in person and virtual)

June 20, 2024 (in person and virtual)
  • ​Meeting Summary. 

​March 21, 2024 (in person and virtual)

Dec. 7, 2023 (in person and virtual)
​Minutes for more previous meetings are available upon request. Please contact our staff representative for assistance.

Meeting venues are accessible to people with disabilities. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY (800) 735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.​​​


​The Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee includes representatives from ODOT, OPRD, the State Historic Preservation Office, and the Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon).  Six private citizens are on the committee, two from each of the three counties (Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco) -- one appointed by the Governor and one appointed by each county.

As of July 2024, Multnomah County and Hood River County are seeking representatives. Apply to join the Advisory Committee. ​

Representative     County/Org               Position
 
Arthur Babitz          Hood River County       Chair ​

Ernie Drapela (vacant)       Multnomah County       Vice Chair
 
Vacant    Hood River County        
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Judy Davis              Wasco County

Lisa Farquharson​    Wasco County

Tricia Forsi               Multnomah County

Kate Baumgartner      Travel Oregon

Chrissy Curran        Oregon State Historic Preservation Office

Clay Courtright​        Oregon Parks & Recreation Department

Rian Windsheimer   Oregon Department of Transportation

Terra Lingley          ODOT Staff--Scenic Area Coordinator

Art Carroll              Emeritus

Marc Berry             Emeritus

Wayne Stewart      Emeritus

 








The Oregon Legislature created the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee in 1987 (ORS 366.550) to make recommendations to ODOT and OPRD concerning the Historic Highway.

Membership includes representatives from ODOT, OPRD, the State Historic Preservation Office, and the Oregon Tourism Commission. Six private citizens are on the committee, two from each of the three counties (Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco).

 View the advisory committee's values and 2017-2025 vision statement. 

Contact Information

Oregon Department of Transportation, Region1
123 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
503-731-8232
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