Virtual meeting details included

Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 15

The Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee will hold a meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. 

The meeting will include both an in-person option at the Kellogg Room in Troutdale located at 234 SW Kendall Court and a virtual option via Zoom. 

At 9:45 a.m., we will test video and audio connections. 

At 10 a.m., the meeting will begin. 

On the agenda:

• State Trail updates:
  • Mitchell Point to Ruthton Trailhead design update. 
  • Construction updates for Viento State Park to Mitchell Point and the Mitchell Point Tunnel. 
• Mosier Bike Hub. 
• 2023 Workplan review.

The full agenda and materials will be available online in advance of the meeting.

ODOT is committed to maintaining accessibility and transparency for all public meetings. 

To join the meeting, click the link below. View more information on how to join or submit a comment at the bottom of this email. 

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Historic Highway News

Apply for the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee by Dec. 16

Governor's Representative for Multnomah County seat open

There is an opening for the Governor’s Representative for Multnomah County on the Historic Highway Advisory Committee. The committee advises the State of Oregon on issues relating to the Columbia River Highway, and the Historic Highway State Trail including: funding, project prioritization, project design details, long-range planning and congestion solutions.

This is a ten-member committee with six members from the community: two from Multnomah, Hood River, and Wasco Counties – one appointed by the Governor, and one appointed by the respective County Commission. The remaining members include the Transportation Department Director, the Parks and Recreation Department Director, the State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Tourism Commission Chief Executive Officer, or their delegates.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to Dec. 16, 2022. View more information in the October newsletter.

A look back at 2022

A few key milestones and accomplishments from the past year.

Planned, implemented, and evaluated the Waterfall Corridor and Multnomah Falls Timed Use Permit Pilots with partners. Broke ground on construction for the first 2 miles of the Viento State Park to Mitchell Point State segment of the Historic Highway State Trail. Connected the Mitchell Point Tunnel between the east and west portals with work continuing next year and shared the progress with Congressmen Blumenauer and DeFazio.  Submitted the Mitchell Point to Ruthton Trailhead State Trail National Scenic Area permit to Hood River County for review. Planned and held the 2022 centennial to celebrate 100 years of paved Historic Highway between Troutdale and The Dalles. Submitted funding applications for both Federal Lands Access Program and Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects funds for State Trail Construction Enjoyed watching the Historic Highway mural painting in The Dalles.

A look forward

A few key things to look forward to in 2023.

• Continuing multi-agency coordination to address congestion, safety and the visitor experience along the Historic Columbia River Highway and Multnomah Falls. 
• Completing the first 2 miles of the Viento State Park to Mitchell Point State trail segment.
• Starting construction on Cascade Avenue and Rand Road in Hood River (joint project with the City of Hood River).

Additional Meeting Information

Joining the meeting

The meeting will take place in person and on Zoom and is open to the public. You can join in person, online or by phone.

To join online:

Click here to join the meeting. The meeting password is: HCRHAC

No RSVP is needed. Alternatively, enter the meeting ID into Zoom: 853 9978 0066

You do not need a Zoom account to access the meeting. You may be prompted to enter your name or email address -- the information you enter may be visible to those attending the meeting.

To join by phone:

1. Dial +1 253 215 8782
2.  Enter the meeting ID: 853 9978 0066

Technical support and accommodations

Visit Zoom's Help Center. For technical support before or during the meeting, you may contact Katelyn.Jackson@odot.oregon.gov or 503-731-8503.

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY (800) 735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

To request printed materials, please contact Terra.M.Lingley@odot.oregon.gov or 503-731-8232 by Dec. 8.

Providing public comment

During the meeting:

Virtual attendees will be muted. The Advisory Committee will provide opportunities for public comment both virtually and in person. If you have a question or comment while attending virtually, you can:

• Use the "raise hand" option. You will be able to un-mute your microphone. Please introduce yourself and ask your question or provide your comment.
• If you are attending by phone, dial *9 to raise your hand. Dial *6 to mute/unmute your microphone.
• Use the chat option to type your question or comment.

In advance of the meeting: If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send comments to Terra.M.Lingley@odot.oregon.gov or 503-731-8232 until noon on Monday the week of the meeting. Comments will be shared with the Advisory Committee.