ODOT release – SALEM — The Oregon Transportation Commission will hold its formal business meeting via teleconference on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. Meeting materials are available on the OTC Website. Agenda items include: Urban Mobility Office Update: An update from the Urban Mobility Office on the progress of core projects outlined in the Urban Mobility Strategy: the I-205 Improvements Project, the Tolling Program’s Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program amendment process, and an update on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project’s finance plan. Federal Infrastructure Bill: Provide input on ODOT’s proposed areas for investment of Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act flexible highway program funds and direction on scenarios for allocation of these funds. Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking from DLCD: Receive an update on the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking from Jim Rue, director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, and Robin McArthur, chair of the Land Conservation and Development Commission. Agency Budget Update: Receive an update on the State Highway Fund cash balance and a preview of the 2023 Agency Request Budget process.
