/tags/transportation transportation en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:46:12 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-06-26/rogue-valley-transportation-district-cutting-staff-amid-funding-fight-with-feds A Jackson County public transportation district is laying off employees and reducing bus service after the administration tied its federal funding to immigration enforcement. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:46:12 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-06-26/rogue-valley-transportation-district-cutting-staff-amid-funding-fight-with-feds Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2025-06-23/with-support-uncertain-oregon-democrats-look-to-rework-major-transportation-bill House Speaker Julie Fahey spent the weekend negotiating with skeptical members of her party. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:54:14 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-23/with-support-uncertain-oregon-democrats-look-to-rework-major-transportation-bill Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-05-16/closed-door-negotiations-create-hard-feelings-as-the-oregon-capitol-awaits-a-transportation-bill Two Oregon House Republicans recently began meeting with Democrats in secret, infuriating colleagues. Fri, 16 May 2025 22:51:49 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-16/closed-door-negotiations-create-hard-feelings-as-the-oregon-capitol-awaits-a-transportation-bill Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-05-01/house-republicans-propose-cutting-services-not-hiking-taxes-to-pay-for-oregon-road-upkeep A package unveiled by the party would include deep cuts to state funding on public transportation and other areas. Thu, 01 May 2025 13:46:15 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-01/house-republicans-propose-cutting-services-not-hiking-taxes-to-pay-for-oregon-road-upkeep Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-04-03/oregon-democrats-unveil-ambitious-road-funding-proposal-now-the-haggling-begins A framework released Thursday includes a major gas tax hike, several entirely new taxes, and a lot more. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:38:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-03/oregon-democrats-unveil-ambitious-road-funding-proposal-now-the-haggling-begins Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-01-21/oregon-lawmakers-head-to-salem-today-to-start-the-2025-legislative-session Lawmakers face a long list of daunting tasks this session; from passing the next two-year state budget to approving a multi-billion dollar transportation package to pushing for more accountability from state agencies. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:44:46 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-21/oregon-lawmakers-head-to-salem-today-to-start-the-2025-legislative-session Lauren Dake /politics-government/2024-01-17/behind-schedule-over-budget-state-backed-rail-projects-costing-70-million-sit-idle Two freight-to-rail centers in the Willamette Valley and eastern Oregon have failed to fulfill a single promise of boosting agricultural exports and reducing emissions. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:15:21 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-17/behind-schedule-over-budget-state-backed-rail-projects-costing-70-million-sit-idle Alex Baumhardt /npr-news/2022-04-13/cdc-extends-transportation-mask-mandate-until-may-3 The Biden administration will continue to require travelers to wear masks on planes and other forms of public transport,. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:55:38 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-13/cdc-extends-transportation-mask-mandate-until-may-3 Will Stone, Pien Huang /business-and-labor/2021-11-07/heres-what-california-could-do-to-help-fix-the-supply-chain Global supply chain problems have led to a massive backup at Southern California ports. California lawmakers are asking experts about what the state could do to help — including locating temporary storage, growing the truck driving and warehouse workforces, suspending regulations and creating a new inland port. Sun, 07 Nov 2021 22:25:15 GMT /business-and-labor/2021-11-07/heres-what-california-could-do-to-help-fix-the-supply-chain Grace Gedye /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-03-22/lawmakers-consider-update-for-oregons-groundbreaking-bike-bill Senate Bill 395 is hoping to update the Bicycle Bill by increasing funds it receives to at least 5% for more footpaths and bicycle trails un around the state. It would also update the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:59:35 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-03-22/lawmakers-consider-update-for-oregons-groundbreaking-bike-bill Monica Samayoa