Transportation News

  • January 21, 2025

    Move Oregon Forward: A Coalition and Vision for Our Transportation Future

    There’s a big problem happening in our transportation system today, and it’s been decades in the making. The Oregon Department of Transportation is facing a $1.8 billion deficit. If this is not met, ODOT staff have said they will ...more
  • 2024 winter newsletter
    January 2, 2025

    2024 Winter Newsletter

    Download OEC's 2024 Winter Newsletter, or scroll to read about the highlights of our year. more
  • polaris electric UTV on a hood river farm in summer with blue skies and rolling hills in the background
    November 7, 2024

    Are Electric UTVs the Future of Agriculture?

    What comes to mind when you hear the word “EV”? Sleek, shiny sedans plugged into charging stations across the urban landscape? Monochromatic motor vehicles whirring down the highway in near silence? The clean future of commuter ...more
  • kristopher fortin grijalva
    August 6, 2024

    New Staff Q&A: Kristopher Fortin Grijalva

    OEC is excited to introduce our new Transportation Program Director, Kristopher Fortin Grijalva!  Hailing from Southern California, Kristopher grew up connected to his community by transportation, walking, biking, and bussing his way ...more
  • a red car and a white car both going down a highway with a guardrail surrounded by forest with a mountain in the background
    June 3, 2024

    Join Us This Summer at the Transportation Roadshow!

    State legislators are hosting a 12-stop statewide listening tour this summer on major transportation issues. We need your voice! Our transportation system should be safer, greener, better maintained, and more affordable for all Oregonians. ...more
  • January 28, 2024

    2024 Legislative Session

    OEC’s legislative advocacy in the 2024 short session will take key bills over the finish line, secure essential funding for environmental programs, and deliver on our promise to stay vigilant for the health of Oregon’s environment and ...more
  • December 20, 2022

    A Clean Cars Win!

    Today, Oregon took a momentous step to reduce air pollution and help us meet our state’s transportation emission reduction goals by passing the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule (ACCII). These rules will help us in our transition to 100% ...more
  • November 14, 2022

    Tolling in Oregon: What's The Deal?

    What is tolling? It seems like a simple question, but a “toll” can be understood in many different ways. Most simply, a toll is a charge for driving a vehicle on a specific piece of roadway.  Looking beyond that, though, there are a ...more
  • November 14, 2022

    The Inflation Reduction Act for Oregon

    Only a few months ago, things were not looking good for federal climate action. The Supreme Court had just voted to strike down the Clean Power Plan. Senator Manchin of West Virginia had just announced he would not support a reconciliation ...more
  • October 10, 2022

    Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Planet

    It’s that time of year again. Election season always seems to creep up quickly and navigating important deadlines, candidate debates, and ballot measure information can be tricky. But voting in Oregon is one of THE most important actions ...more
  • October 5, 2022

    Clean Cars Are the Future - It's Time to Update Oregon’s Standards

    It is (past) time we break up with oil! Not only do the big changes in the price of gas affect our wallets, but burning fossil fuels is bad for the climate and our health. Oregon has the opportunity to be a leader in the transition to ...more
  • September 23, 2022

    Climate Victory! Oregon Clean Fuels Standard Now Strongest in the Nation

    Oregon just took a huge step toward reducing climate and air pollution from our top emitting sector. The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) today adopted an expanded Clean Fuels Program, more than tripling our existing standard ...more
  • August 11, 2022

    New land use planning rules begin to address gaps from the past

    Last month, The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) finalized the adoption of the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities rules. These transportation and land use rules, while not completely transformative, have real ...more
  • a man looking into an engine of a new electric vehicle
    June 7, 2022

    Getting an electric vehicle just got easier!

    Electric vehicles are only becoming more popular and affordable. Though we still need to find ways to drive less, EVs are a great alternative for cleaner mobility.  Thanks to some new policies and state investments, many of them supported ...more
  • May 5, 2022

    Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program: Building on past successes to maximize climate, health and economic benefits in Oregon

    From the Climate Protection Program to the Clean Truck Rules, Oregon has made significant progress in recent months to tackle climate emissions from our top polluting sector: transportation. Yet, even with these important policy achieve...more

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