Historic Columbia River Highway News -- May 2020

Advisory Committee to meet virtually May 27

The Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting in alignment with Gov. Kate Brown’s directive to "Stay Home, Save Lives," from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 27. 

The meeting will be held on WebEx.

At 12:30 p.m., we will test video and audio connections.

At 1 p.m., the meeting will begin.

On the agenda:

• Design updates on the Historic Highway State Trail. 
• Oneonta Tunnel Rehabilitation update. 
• Cascade/30 Masters in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) student project. 

ODOT is committed to maintaining accessibility and transparency for all public meetings. Please see the Technical support and accommodations section below for more information.

The full agenda and meeting materials will be available online May 21.

Join the meeting

Joining the meeting

This virtual meeting is open to the public. You can join online or by phone.

To join online:

Use the above link to join the meeting. The meeting password is: May2020
No RSVP is needed.

You do not need a WebEx account to access the meeting. You will be prompted to enter your name and email address.

It is recommended to install the WebEx desktop app on your computer or download the "WebEx Teams" app from the App Store or Play Store on your mobile device. If you have not previously downloaded the software, it will prompt you to do so when you join the meeting. 

In advance of the meeting, you can test the software, your camera and microphone, and the meeting controls or review a quick guide from WebEx. 

To join by phone:

Dial +1-408-418-9388

Access code: 966 935 754 #

Technical support and accommodations:

For technical support before or during the meeting, you may contact Roxane.GLYNN@odot.state.or.us or 503.731.3246. 

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.

To request printed materials, please contact Kerrie.FRANEY@odot.state.or.us or 
503-731-3359 by May 21.

Providing public comment

Prior to the meeting:

Prior to the meeting, comments can be sent to Kerrie.FRANEY@odot.state.or.us or 
503-731-3359. If you would like your comment included in the packet provided to Advisory Committee members, please submit your comment by 5 p.m. May 19.

During the meeting:

Attendees will automatically be muted when the meeting begins. The Advisory Committee will provide opportunities for public comment. If you have a question or comment you can:

• Use the chat feature to type a question/comment. 
• Use the "raise hand" option. You will be able to un-mute your microphone. Please introduce yourself and ask your question or provide your comment. 

Historic Highway & Gorge news

The new pedestrian walkway and railing under construction on the U.S. 30 Bridge in Troutdale over the Sandy River. 

Wa Na Pa Streetscape Improvements ODOT, in partnership with the City of Cascade Locks, is improving the operations, accessibility and safety of Wa Na Pa Street in downtown Cascade Locks. Construction began in May and includes paving Wa Na Pa Street from just east of the Bridge of the Gods to Forest Lane (0.8 miles), constructing accessible sidewalk curb ramps at 11 intersections, and restriping the roadway and six crosswalks. Learn more

Columbia Gorge Express Performance Report Card

ODOT has finalized the Columbia Gorge Express Performance Report Card, an in-depth evaluation of the program’s first four years of service from 2016-2019. Through stakeholder interviews and analysis of over 20 metrics, the report assesses how CGE has met its goals from the program’s inception in 2016 through the transition of intercity service to Columbia Area Transit in November 2019. The full report and the executive summary are available on the bottom of the project website. 

Learn more

A short segment of stone wall fills a gap between the concrete barrier along I-84 and the new stone masonry railing at the east end of the Wyeth to Lindsey Creek segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.