 Tony Jones is the owner of Rubitone Development Services and Economic Development Chair of the Coalition of Black Men.
This Black History Month, we’d like to share the story of Tony Jones, owner of Rubitone Development Services and Economic Development Chair of the Coalition of Black Men. Through Raimore Construction’s leadership on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project, the largest contract ever awarded to a Black-owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firm in Oregon, businesses like Tony’s stand to directly benefit from the workforce opportunities created by this project. Learn how ODOT is changing the way it does business.
 This video discusses how tolls could affect traffic.
Since discussions began about using tolling to manage congestion, we’ve heard many questions and concerns about how tolls will affect traffic and local communities.
Analysis shows that variable rate tolling and investing in I-205 improvements will help reduce congestion. Join an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 15 or Wednesday, Feb. 16 to learn more.
Webinar #1 – Tuesday, February 15 at Noon
Click this link to join the meeting on Zoom.
Telephone dial in by phone 877-853-5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 868 8230 0486
Webinar #2 – Wednesday, February 16 at 5:30 PM
Click this link to join the meeting on Zoom.
Telephone dial in by phone 877-853-5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 829 7438 2309
 Seismic updates will make the Abernethy Bridge and I-205 passable and the only critical lifeline interstate route across the Willamette River after a major earthquake in the Portland region.
The I-205 Improvements Project is currently seeking contractor bids to construct the first phase of the project, creating an earthquake-ready Abernethy Bridge and improving safety and operations in the area for those who drive, walk and roll. Nearly $35-40 million in contracts will go to Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-Pacific Islander, Subcontinental Asian or women-owned businesses that are certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.
 Welcome to the Urban Mobility Office newsletter: February edition
We are working on getting the Portland metropolitan region out of a jam, so people and goods can get where they need to go.
Hours of traffic delays are coming at a high cost to individuals, businesses, and communities. Portland ranks No. 11 in the United States for the worst traffic congestion, and it's only projected to get worse.
The Urban Mobility Strategy's once-in-a-generation projects – I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement, I-205 Improvements, Tolling, OR-217 Auxiliary Lanes, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and I-5 Boone Bridge – along with our partnerships and investments in transit, pedestrian and rolling paths, will work together to reduce congestion in the Portland region.
These projects ensure our infrastructure is seismically resilient and create sustainable revenue to modernize and maintain the transportation system for decades to come. Learn more about ODOT's Urban Mobility Strategy.
Learn how we’re evolving to build a modern transportation system
based on sufficient funding and equity. www.oregon.gov/odot/Pages/SAP
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