The I-205 Toll Project Environmental Assessment public comment period is open through April 21
Published by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Highway Administration, the Environmental Assessment identifies potential short- and long-term effects of the project on the transportation system, local communities, the economy and the environment, along with possible solutions to address negative effects. You are invited to review the materials and share your feedback. The 60-day public comment period began February 21, 2023 and closes April 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Thank you to everyone who joined ODOT's public webinars on the I-205 Toll Project Environmental Assessment. We appreciated the opportunity to share information about tolling on I-205, the findings of the environmental analysis, and how to comment during the 60-day public comment period. Watch the webinar recordings from March 14 or March 16 to learn about the project and hear answers to some common questions. Webinar recordings are also available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese.
We also appreciate those who attended the project’s virtual public hearing and in-person commenting opportunity on April 4.
Find out more
Read the report. Read the Environmental Assessment, appendices, technical reports and a multi-lingual summary fact sheet. In addition, an interactive map shows the effects at studied intersections and corridors.
Watch our video series. We also have a series of short videos about the report and findings here. Closed captions can be accessed in multiple languages.
Join us in person. We're sharing information and have project staff available to answer your questions at information tables in the area. At these events, attendees can review project materials, ask questions, and provide written comments about the Environmental Assessment. Visit our calendar of events at OregonTolling.org for a complete list locations and times.
- Beaverton on 4/8 at 11 a.m. at Beaverton Library
- West Linn on 4/12 at 11 a.m. at West Linn Adult Community Center
- Gladstone on 4/13 at noon at Gladstone Senior Center
Details on how to provide your feedback:
Submit comments in the way that works best for you by 4 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023:
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Electronic comments: If you wish to submit an official comment on the I-205 Toll Project Environmental Assessment electronically, please use this multi-lingual online comment form. If your comment includes an attachment, you may email it to I205TollEA@odot.oregon.gov with “EA comments" in the subject line. All comments must be submitted by April 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to be considered.
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Mail: Oregon Department of Transportation Attn: I-205 EA Comment ODOT Urban Mobility Office 18277 SW Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin, OR 97224
- Voicemail: Dial 503-837-3536 to leave a verbal comment.
All comments will be reviewed and will inform the Environmental Assessment and next steps. We will continue to provide ongoing project updates and opportunities for involvement.
More information about tolling
Toll prices will be higher at peak traffic times, a concept known as “congestion pricing.” With ODOT toll projects:
- Drivers only pay for what they use.
- Tolls provide needed funding for critical infrastructure and safety improvements.
- Tolls help traffic move more smoothly.
- Tolls provide a more reliable trip.
- Toll prices will not be a surprise.
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