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Study recommends forming a group to build high-speed train
A new government report on high speed rail in the Pacific Northwest recommends that Oregon, Washington and British Columbia formalize their interest in a Cascadia bullet train by creating an independent body to plan and eventually build it.
ODOT to conduct $10M high-speed rail feasibility study
High-speed rail could be the next transportation frontier in Oregon. But whether that frontier is reached anytime soon is dependent on the results of a $10 million study by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
China’s high-speed rail crash highlights political, engineering flaws
Looking back on this weekend's tragic train crash near Wenzhou, China that left at least of 35 dead, I can't help but think that despite the autocratic fanfare that has fueled so much investment in green energy and public infrastructure development in China, not all that glitters is gold.
Port of Vancouver receives $15M high-speed rail grant
The Port of Vancouver USA has been awarded $15 million from the federal government to help provide high-speed rail service.
High-speed rail, green energy projects could be slashed in budget deal
Federal departments stand to lose a combined $40 billion in budget reductions, according to a federal spending plan revealed today. The plan is the largest cut ever made to the […]
High-speed rail, green energy projects could be slashed in budget deal
Federal departments stand to lose a combined $40 billion in budget reductions, according to a federal spending plan revealed today. The plan is the largest cut ever made to the […]
Eugene to Vancouver rail gets funding
The Oregon and Washington departments of transportation have received an additional $26.5 million in grants for development of a high-speed rail line between Eugene and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Oregon won’t apply for latest high-speed rail grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced $2.1 billion in grants for high-speed rail corridor proposals and $245 million for specific construction projects within those corridors, but ODOT won't apply.
Oregon not getting more rail stimulus
In the previous round of high-speed rail stimulus grants, Oregon got a small fraction of Washington state's total. The latest round, announced today, passed over the Pacific Northwest entirely.
Oregon outlines goals in hopes of rail funding
The Oregon Department of Transportation's goals for high-speed rail service between Portland and Eugene will get a public airing at open houses starting next month.
High-speed rail gets stimulus money
Three Oregon projects are among those in the Pacific Northwest high-speed rail corridor selected to receive federal stimulus money.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
