Oregon Transportation Commission to meet March 9

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Oregon Transportation Commission to meet March 9

March 2, 2023

For more information, contact Shelley Snow 503-881-5362 or Sabrina Foward 503-986-3450

SALEM — The Oregon Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, March 9 at 9 a.m. in the Gail Achterman Conference Room of the Transportation Building, 355 Capitol St NE, Salem. An online option for viewing will also be available.

Items on the agenda include:

  • Climate Office Update and New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Website: An update on progress in reducing Oregon’s transportation GHG emissions.
  • 2024-2027 Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program: A request to approve releasing the 2024-2027 Draft STIP to the public for review and comment, approve the list of projects to advance to begin delivery, and review estimated GHG emissions implications of the project portfolio.
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Update: An informational update on the evaluation effort and proposal to dedicate HB 2017 state safety funds to establish and implement an ongoing pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement initiative.
  • Innovative Mobility Program: Hear an informational update and provide feedback on engagement and program development work for the Innovative Mobility Program.
  • Oregon Highway Plan Amendment — Brooks Interchange Area Management Plan and Alternative Mobility Targets: Approve amending the Oregon Highway Plan to adopt the Brooks Interchange Area Management Plan (Interstate 5, Exit 263), the associated Alternate Mobility Targets and adopt the Findings of Consistency.
  • Oregon Freight Plan Update: A request to adopt the Oregon Freight Plan Update.

The agenda and meeting materials will be available on the OTC Website.

 

How to watch or listen to the meeting

Join the meeting via YouTube Livestream: www.youtube.com/c/OregonDOT (closed captioning provided).

 

How to provide public comment

Members of the public are asked to submit written comment in advance of the March 9 meeting and sign up for real-time virtual oral public comment. Sign up to provide comments by completing the comment form on our website at www.oregon.gov/odot/Get-involved/Pages/OTC_Main.aspx. Please sign up by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. 

Please note participation will be limited to one representative per organization. Commenters (and organizations) who are providing public comment to the OTC for the first time will be given priority for the limited available testimony spots.

To submit written comments electronically, please use the submission form on the OTC website by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, to guarantee inclusion in the meeting packet. Comments not included in the meeting packet will be shared with commissioners after the meeting.

  • Email written comments to OTCAdmin@odot.oregon.gov
  • Mail comments to Oregon Transportation Commission, ATTN: Commission Assistant, 355 Capitol Street NE, MS11, Salem OR 97301.

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 OTC support at 503-986-3450 (or statewide relay 711) or OTCAdmin@odot.oregon.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to request accommodations. Closed captioning is included on the YouTube livestream.

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