 Arrive Early. Stay Put. Leave Late.
On August 21, Oregon will be the first state where you can view the total solar eclipse crossing the U.S. For about two and half hours, daytime will gradually yield to dusk—and to darkness for about two minutes—as the moon passes in front of the sun. An estimated 1 million visitors are coming to Oregon to view this celestial spectacle. What you do to plan ahead will make or break your eclipse-viewing experience. Five ways to prepare for the eclipse
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Farm
Bureau Urges Patience
Most of us get “stuck”
behind slow-moving farm equipment at some point or another in Oregon. The Farm
Bureau and Marion County are teaming up to remind drivers: please, be
patient!
“Our Roads, Our Safety”
Federal Motor Carrier
kicked off a new safety campaign last week aimed at reminding drivers of the
extra time and space trucks and buses need to change lanes, turn and stop.
Transportation Funding Package
HB 2017 – Oregon’s $5.3 billion transportation funding package –
will be signed into law. The legislation will provide a historic
investment that will improve and preserve our Oregon’s multimodal
transportation system—not just today but for generations to come. Thanks to HB
2017, we will deliver safer, better maintained and more reliable roads;
expanded public transportation; better bikeways and walkways; and a stronger
multimodal freight network.
A brief overview infographic
More information
Updated Official State Map
Free maps are available at visitor centers and other outlets. More information about the new maps.
Latest Research
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the
latest issue of its Status Report magazine, a newsletter covering research and
topics in the highway safety field. This edition focuses on distracted driving,
impaired driving, and crash avoidance features in vehicles.
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