Special Session Update: The Path Ahead for Transportation

Editor's note: On Monday, September 29, 2o25, the transportation stopgap passed out of special session. Happy National Week Without Driving! 🚲🚶‍➡️♿🚆🚍 A lot has happened in transportation the past few months: the transportation package met its demise during the Oregon legislature’s long session, then was revived as a budget band-aid during the special session to keep the lights on at the Oregon Department of Transportation, cities, counties, and transit agencies. The bill was delayed, but ultimately was passed in the House, and then was delayed again in the Senate. (We wish Senator Gorsek well on his road to recovery). We ...