Walking & Rolling News
$25,000 grant to improve bike safety education for Oregon youth
In March, Oregon was one of just three states receiving a grant aimed at making biking safer for young people in underserved communities. In partnership with Thrive Umpqua’s Safe Routes to School program, ODOT will use the funds to purchase a fleet of 40 bicycles, along with helmets and safety materials.
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Innovative Mobility Program awards grants to 22 projects that will increase access to public and active transportation
Funding will support the piloting of new shared mobility services that meet an identified community need and support communities in conducting assessments to better understand their transportation needs and identify gaps in the system.
Sign up for the Innovative Mobility Program email list to receive updates and the latest news in micro-mobility.
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Getting there safety
Oregon coast bound? Plan to drive and ride there safely!
As you head to the coast this summer, please remember to pass people bicycling with care – it's the law and a kindness that can save a life. Bicycling is great way for people to enjoy an Oregon summer, and when we all understand the rules, everyone can share the road safely.
Safe passing tips for drivers:
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Slow down as you approach someone on a bicycle.
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Give them plenty of room – enough to avoid contact even if they wobble or fall to the ground.
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When it's safe you can use the oncoming lane to pass as long as no oncoming traffic is near (this includes crossing double yellow lines when it's safe to pass a person riding a bicycle).
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Get back into your lane when the person on the bicycle is in your rear-view mirror. Be patient! If it's not safe to pass, just slow down and stay behind the person on the bike.
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The person riding a bicycle may take the lane if they need to, especially on turns or if there is no shoulder to ride on.
For more information:
For everyone bicycling to or along the coast: Plan ahead for a safer ride! Check the weather forecast and consider using routes with lower traffic.
The Oregon Bicycle Manual is packed with valuable information, including tips for riding with kids, carrying cargo, using transit and the required safety gear. Dress appropriately for the conditions and make sure you're visible!
Community Love
Oregon Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee tours Eugene infrastructure
On May 30, the Oregon Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee took to two wheels in Eugene for a bicycle tour designed to provide firsthand insights into the city's infrastructure supporting Safe Routes to School initiatives. The tour's primary goal was to understand the impact of various funding sources on communities and how they contribute to creating safer and more accessible routes for students to walk and bike. This immersive experience offered committee members valuable context on the practical implementation of Safe Routes to School programs and highlighted the real-world effects of transportation funding on local infrastructure. A big thank you to the City of Eugene and the Eugene-Springfield Safe Routes to School regional team for hosting this insightful bike tour for the advisory committee!
We are listening!
We’re updating the Transportation Safety Action Plan and want to hear from professionals who plan, manage, or influence transportation systems in Oregon.
If you work in transportation planning, engineering, enforcement, advocacy, or policy — especially in a government agency or public-sector organization — your insights can help guide statewide strategies to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.
As part of our engagement and consultation efforts, we are hosting a virtual meeting, August 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. The objectives of the meeting are to update you on the planning effort and seek input on transportation safety priorities to help shape the 2026 TSAP.
Please register for the meeting in advance.
In the meantime we want to hear from you, your insights can help guide statewide strategies to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes — please participate in an online survey by August 31, 2025.
More information is available on the Transportation Safety Action Plan webpage. You can also sign up for the project’s email newsletter to stay informed.
Email questions and comments to safety@odot.oregon.gov.
Get Involved
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September 11 – Oregon Transportation Commission meeting. Find the agenda and meeting link on our website.
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September 18 – Safe Routes Advisory Committee meeting. Find the agenda and meeting link on our website.
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October 29 – Oregon Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting. Find the agenda and meeting link on our website.
News Roundup
Flying in 2025? Starting May 7, you’ll need federally accepted ID. Be REAL ID ready!
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