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Build It and They Will Pay: ODOT’s Plans for Tolling Generate Broad Backlash

Legislation NewsMay 22, 2023

Skepticism from Governor Tina Kotek and state legislators about the Oregon Department of Transportation’s tolling plans may have lasting impacts. By TAYLOR GRIGGS — Portland Mercury May 9, 2023 Construction on I-205 at the Abernethy Bridge. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION To toll or not to toll? That is the question du jour for the Oregon...

Pause on tolling until 2026, say Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and legislators

Announcement Legislation Solutions StatementMay 2, 2023

Governor follows lead of legislators seeking 2-year pause By Corey Buchanan May 2, 2023 (Portland Tribune) Following the bill proposed last week by local legislators calling for a tolling moratorium, Gov. Tina Kotek has apparently initiated the delay herself. A joint release from Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, and Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield,...