Aug 13, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardOregon Transportation Commission Meeting
The meeting addressed concerns regarding the rising costs and transparency of the Rose Quarter Freeway project and bridge infrastructure inspection reports. Updates were provided on the wildfire response efforts across central and eastern Oregon and the safety of roadside workers following a tragic accident on I84. Additionally, the commission celebrated the Region 4 South Central team's receipt of the Klamath Rising Award, discussed the allocation of $5.5 million in small city grants for road improvements, and reviewed status updates on Amtrak passenger rail service, including new train arrivals and service interruptions caused by building instability in Portland.