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ACEC / ODOT 2008 Conference
Planning Oregon’s Transportation Future Together
“My bottom line on transportation is this:
We need to make greater investments in our public transportation system. To accomplish this goal, I will present a comprehensive transportation package to the Legislature that will be larger, greener, safer, and more strategic than anything we’ve done before.”
Governor Ted Kulongoski State of the State 08
Core Principles
• Economic Development
• Local decision making & identification of priorities
• Sustainability
• Transparency & Oversight
• Statewide Distribution
• Public Awareness:
The Public Awareness Subcommittee is charged with developing a plan to engage the public about the importance of transportation to Oregon’s economy and quality of life.
• Governance:
The Governance Subcommittee is charged with developing recommendations for improving efficiency, coordination and accountability in the transportation system.
• Vision:
The Vision Subcommittee will develop a package of recommendations for the 2009 session as a first step in a multi-year process to create an affordable, predictable and sustainable transportation finance system that complements Oregon’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
AAA
Oregon Truckers Association
Oregon Environmental Council
League Of Oregon Cities
Association of Oregon Counties
Associated Oregon Industries
Portland Business Alliance
ACEC
1,000 Friends of Oregon
METRO
Oregon Business Association
Port of Portland
Oregon Business Council
Building Trades
Associated General Contractors
Challenges & Opportunities
$150 ?
Challenges & Opportunities
Gas Tax Revenues
Challenges & Opportunities
Hans Bernard
Policy Advisor – Transportation
Office of the Governor
(503) 986-6544