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Oregon Capital Chronicle

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ODOT lays out a stark picture of what transportation system would look like without new funding

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the Oregon Department of Transportation must live within existing revenue. But what happens if lawmakers don’t step in to address the agency’s impending $200 million budget shortfall?  Major construction projects would stall. Roadway fatalities and serious injuries would increase. Public transit and passenger rail service would be cut, and ODOT […]

Oregon · 3d

Bend Source

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Cascades East Transit Announces Discontinuation of Redmond Flex Routes

Cascades East Transit (CET) announced that Redmond Flex Routes A and B will end service on Friday, December 4, 2026, due to persistently low ridership despite expanded operating hours and targeted outreach efforts to increase awareness and utilization.  As Redmond’s transportation needs evolve, CET is working with the City of Redmond to evaluate alternative service models […] The post Cascades East Transit Announces Discontinuation of Redmond Flex Routes appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

Redmond, OR · 18h

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Shorter days, wetter roads: ODOT has tips to keep pedestrians safe

Western Oregon is experiencing rainy weather this week. Combined with earlier sunsets, that makes for limited visibility on streets and roadways. According to federal data, over the last 10 years, a majority of fatal crashes involving pedestrians occurred between September and February. Matt Noble, spokesperson for the Oregon Department of...

Oregon · 19h
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KTVZ News Channel 21

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Redmond Flex Routes A and B will end December 4 due to low ridership

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Cascades East Transit announced Thursday that it will discontinue its Redmond Flex Routes A and B bus service on Friday, Dec. 4, due to persistently low ridership. The transit agency reached the decision after expanded operating hours and targeted community outreach efforts failed to increase passenger numbers. As transportation needs evolve, The post Redmond Flex Routes A and B will end December 4 due to low ridership appeared first on KTVZ .

Redmond, OR · 2d

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Cascades East Transit to discontinue Redmond Flex Routes A and B, citing low ridership

Cascades East Transit says Redmond Flex Routes A and B carry about 12 people a day combined, at about $117 per ride after expenses. A Redmond rider who uses the routes says transit matters more with winter coming.

Redmond, OR · 1d

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Oregon transportation funding faces pressure as gas tax revenue falls

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon is beginning to see a decline in gasoline tax revenue as drivers increasingly use more fuel-efficient vehicles and electric cars. The Oregon Department of Transportation reported that motor fuel tax revenue was down 2.2 percent during the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

Oregon · 3d

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This Historic Oregon Railroad Takes You Through Old Gold Mining Country On Tracks Rebuilt By Volunteers

The original tracks were torn up and scrapped in 1947. Then volunteers spent decades putting a railroad back, piece by piece, by hand. I find that story hard to shake. These folks didn’t inherit a working line. They rebuilt more than seven miles of narrow-gauge track through old gold mining country in eastern Oregon.

Oregon · 3d

cascadebusnews.com

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Temporary Holiday Opening of Franklin Underpass Begins November 20

(Photo courtesy of City of Bend) The Franklin Avenue undercrossing will temporarily re-open for the holidays to help improve holiday travel and access to local businesses during the holiday shopping season. The underpass is scheduled to temporarily reopen to traffic by the end of the day on Friday, November 20, 2026, and will remain open through Sunday, January 3, 2027.

Bend, OR · 3d

KTVZ News Channel 21

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TRAFFIC ALERT: NW Harwood to close Wednesday for utility work in Prineville

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- NW Harwood will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while a power company completes work in the area. A detour will be in place between NW 8th Street and NW 9th Street. Drivers should plan for possible delays and use the posted detour route while the The post TRAFFIC ALERT: NW Harwood to close Wednesday for utility work in Prineville appeared first on KTVZ .

Prineville, OR · 3d

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74% of Oregon Pedestrian Deaths Occurred at Night: Drivers Slow Down & Walkers Be Visible with Clothing or Lites

SALEM – Dark and rainy weather starts to envelop Oregon in November and the changing conditions can make people walking and rolling harder to see. Pedestrian deaths from traffic crashes increase each fall and winter. Of the 477 total Oregon pedestrian deaths between 2020-2024, 62% happened in the fall and winter months (September – February.)

Oregon · 3d

KTVZ News Channel 21

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Traffic Alert: Franklin Avenue to Temporarily Reopen in Bend for Holiday Season

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Bend announced on Monday that Franklin Avenue will temporarily reopen on November 20th through January 3rd for the holiday season.The road is currently under construction as crews work to improve infrastructure.The city has posted this message on their website:Franklin Avenue, from Harriman Street to First Street is closed The post Traffic Alert: Franklin Avenue to Temporarily Reopen in Bend for Holiday Season appeared first on KTVZ .

Bend, OR · 4d

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Gas tax revenue drops, reducing transportation funding, ODOT reports

SALEM – Following the inclusion of the 2026 Oregon Transportation Funding Package (aka the state gas tax) on the May ballot, the topic of transit revenue and the viability of fuel taxes has remained a topic of tense discussion at both the state and local level. Still largely reliant on fuel tax revenue for funding, the Oregon Department of Transportation recently posted a news release reporting a decline in revenue over the past year, which is predicted to worsen.

Oregon · 3d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

KTVZ

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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 · 7d

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 · 7d

City Observatory

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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.

Oregon · 8d