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A failing grade for ODOT in safety, maintenance, and costs

The Oregon Department of Transportation gets an “F” from a leading transportation advocacy group, with failing marks for safety and state of repair. Transportation for America graded each of the 50 states on a range of metrics showing how well they acheive basic objectives. In the leading categories safety, (measured by the fatality rate) and maintenance (proxied by the share of roads and bridges in good condition), Oregon was graded as failing. Only in investments in alternate modes (transit, active transportation), did Oregon manage a passing grade.

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Lincoln County Leader -- The News Guard

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Sheriff's Tip of the Week: Unlawful lights on motor vehicles

With the sun setting earlier in the fall and winter, it is easy to notice the variety of headlights on the road. There can be confusion about the color of lights vehicles can lawfully displayed while traveling on Oregon’s public highways. Although there may be after-market headlights, bulbs, and light bars available at local shops, including those with a blueish or greenish color, many are not legal to use in Oregon. Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 816.050 states that headlights shall show a white light described in Standard Number 108 of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). ORS 816.360 also addresses the use of prohibited lighting equipment for motor vehicles in Oregon. The penalty for not complying with this law, should a motorist be cited, is a Class C infraction. The fine imposed by a court can range from $80 to $500. The law states the following: All headlamps must be white in color as defined by Society of Automotive Engineers and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 108. White lamps have been tested to meet all headlamp requirements.Maximum wattage allowed in a headlight or accessory light is 70 watts.FMVSS 108 disallows any color coating on headlights and/or headlight bulbs.Blue

Oregon · 2d

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This Little Oregon Excursion Train Rolls Your Family Through River Canyons Most Drivers Never See

Partway up the line, the train runs into a switchback, so the whole thing has to change direction to keep climbing. That’s not a glitch. It’s one of the coolest parts of the ride. The tracks wind through forest, past a river, and into orchard country. Then the...

Oregon · 1d
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Country Herald

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Oregon Winter Weather Warning: Invisible Road Danger This Weekend

Roads that appear wet can conceal nearly invisible black ice, putting Oregon motorists at risk during winter travel.

Oregon · 2d

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This 110-Mile Oregon Rail Trail Rolls Your Family Past Forgotten Towns With Zero Traffic

A parked caboose holds railroad history and a guest book, and a friendly volunteer has been known to share its stories. That alone tells you this path takes its past seriously. It follows an old logging railroad bed far out of town. The ride starts on smooth, flat pavement in...

Klamath Falls, OR · 3d

Country Herald

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Oregon Parents Urged to Discuss Risky Driving Challenge This Weekend

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns amid heavy rain, mountain snow and shorter daylight hours.

Oregon · 1d

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Eugene Warehouse's Rail Spur Returns After 20 Years; First Steel Car Scheduled to Roll In

A warehouse on North Cleveland Street in Eugene is about to hear something it hasn't heard in close to 20 years: the rumble of a railcar rolling through its bay doors. Stout Steel and Cedarwood say they're restoring rail service to the industrial property at 110 N Cleveland Street, with the first delivery — a load of Oregon-made rebar aboard a repurposed logging railcar — scheduled for Nov. 11.

Oregon · 2d

KOIN 6 News

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‘Inflation rising’: ODOT records slight drop in gas tax revenue

ODOT revealed that Oregon's gas consumption peaked in 2018 — and has slowly decreased in the time since.

Oregon · 2d

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As predicted, ODOT sees drop in gas tax revenue due to more efficient cars, less use of high-priced gas

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of economists have long predicted gas tax revenue would decline as Oregonians purchase more efficient vehicles and use less gas to travel. That decline is officially here, officials said Friday, as motor fuels tax revenue is down 2.2% for 2026, compared to the first nine months of 2025​.

Oregon · 2d

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McKenzie Pass gates are shut — and won’t reopen until spring

BEND, Ore. -- Highway 242 that takes drivers over McKenzie Pass in Central Oregon is closed for the winter season. The Oregon Department of Transportation closed the gates Thursday, Nov. 5, on the scenic highway. ODOT says it does not maintain the route during winter due to weather, cost and logistics. It focuses more on more heavily-traveled routes.

Bend, OR · 3d

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Reed Market Bridge Project Update

(Graphic courtesy of City of Bend) This fall marks the kickoff of the Reed Market Bridge Project design phase. A new bridge at Reed Market Road will improve travel time reliability, safety and east-west connectivity for all travelers. This project involves the design and construction of a new bridge over the railroad tracks on southeast Reed Market Road, roughly between American Lane and Ninth Street/Quill Place. Every day, six to eight trains cross Reed Market Road, causing traffic delays. Separating this busy crossing with a bridge will end these delays and the associated frustration, while also reducing fuel consumption and vehicle emissions.

Bend, OR · 6d

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These magical holiday train rides through Oregon and Washington will transport you straight into a winter wonderland

The holiday season is a chance to slow down and enjoy some of the traditions that make this time of year special. Around Oregon and Southwest Washington, historic railroads are marking the occasion with seasonal train rides that offer a different way to experience the region’s winter scenery. Passengers...

Oregon · 4d

92.9 The Bull

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WA State 2nd Worst in Number of Bad Weather Fatal Crashes

Federal crash data shows only Alaska is worse

Washington · 4d

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Eugene asks for public input as it considers use of speeding, red-light cameras

A pilot program to test intersection safety cameras is taking shape in Eugene. The city’s Public Works Engineering team is considering placing the cameras at three to five intersections to reduce dangerous traffic behavior. Staff have not yet identified funding or picked a launch date for the initiative, according to a Wednesday, Nov. 3, news release.

Oregon · 4d

News Radio 610 KONA

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WA State 2nd Worst in Number of Bad Weather Fatal Crashes

Federal crash data shows only Alaska is worse

Washington · 4d

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McKenzie Pass Closing For Winter

With winter approaching, ODOT crews will close McKenzie Pass, OR 242, on Thursday, Nov. 5, marking the start of the annual seasonal closure. McKenzie Pass is a scenic, secondary highway that closes each year as winter weather approaches. Due to weather, cost, and logistics, ODOT does not maintain the route through the winter, focusing instead on keeping main highways plowed, open, and safe. During the closure, vehicles are prohibited beyond the gates.

Oregon · 5d

KTVZ

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Earlier sunsets bring renewed attention to school bus safety in Central Oregon

Central, Ore. (KTVZ) — With daylight saving time ending over the weekend, Central Oregon families and drivers are adjusting to earlier sunsets, bringing renewed attention to safety around school buses and bus stops. Clocks moved back one hour Sunday morning, providing more daylight in the morning but bringing darkness...

Central Oregon, OR · 6d

Pacific Northwest Ag Network

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Price At The Pump: Oil Inches Higher Before The Midterms

Crude oil bounced around after Iran signaled interest in peace talks, then climbed again Tuesday following military strikes. Diesel prices in the Pacific Northwest reflect the uncertainty, ranging from $6.51 to $7.25 per gallon.

Oregon · 5d

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County Announces Seasonal Closure of Cascade Lakes Highway & Paulina Lake Road

The Deschutes County Road Department will close Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter at 8am on Tuesday, November 17. The roads are closed each year in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The County Road Department maintains both roadways through an easement agreement with the...

Deschutes County, OR · 6d

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Terrebonne's New US 97 Interchange Opens as Highway 97 Death Toll Reaches 159

Terrebonne Community School — Approximate School Connected By Project. Terrebonne Community School students and families gathered at a ribbon-cutting celebrating new multi-use paths and a reworked interchange at U.S. 97 and Lower Bridge Way, a project years in the making that local and state officials say will make it safer to walk, bike, and drive through the small Central Oregon town. Students shared artwork inspired by the question “What do safe roads mean to me?” as part of the celebration.

Terrebonne, OR · 9d