Comments welcomed on scenarios considered by the Oregon Transportation Commission

Dec. 9, 2020

For more information, contact: Kevin Beckstrom 503-986-3430 or Michelle Bowlin, 971-707-8615

UPDATE: OTC to reconvene Dec. 15

SALEM — The Oregon Transportation Commission will reconvene on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. to discuss and select a funding scenario for the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting will be held virtually to ensure public access while maintaining social distance in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

The Commission originally planned to meet for one hour on Friday, Dec. 11. The change in date is designed to accommodate the large number of people who have signed up to provide public comment at the meeting and allows commissioners to extend the deadline for written comment.

All meeting materials are available on the OTC website.

How to watch or listen to the meeting

• Join via WebEx: https://ordot.webex.com/ordot/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec4476a8ac22cb39531f99724cebb6392 (you do not need a password)
• Join by phone (listen-only option): +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 146 752 5437#
• Join via YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/user/OregonDOT/live.

UPDATED: How to provide public comment

Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comment in advance of the Dec. 15 meeting or join the meeting to provide real-time virtual public comment.

To submit real-time virtual public comment:

• Individuals wishing to provide real-time virtual public comment during the Dec. 15 meeting are asked to sign up in advance. To sign up, please follow this link and RSVP by Friday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m.: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5TC3XYL.
• Written comment is encouraged even if you plan to testify and may be sent to OTCAdmin@odot.state.or.us.

REVISED: Please submit written comment by Friday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. to guarantee inclusion in the Dec. 15 meeting packet.

To submit written public comment:

• Submit written testimony or comments electronically through a submission form on the OTC website.
• Submit written testimony or comments by email to OTCAdmin@odot.state.or.us.

To request an accommodation

Meetings of the Oregon Transportation Commission are open to the public. Accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities, and alternate formats of printed material are available upon request. Please contact Michelle Bowlin, Commission Coordinator, at 971-707-8615 (or statewide relay 711) at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to request accommodations.

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