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Roadblock: Labor shortage could hamper Oregon
Lawmakers are planning for a massive state transportation package next year, but a lack of skilled workers may hold up construction.
Blog: Upping the game in regional transportation planning
As Metro begins the planning process that will lead to the development of the 2018 Regional Transportation Plan update, it's important the agency adopt a visionary approach.
Changes in store for Southwest Corridor
The latest major transportation project for the Portland Metro area has reached a critical decision stage, and it seems to be moving forward with only a modest amount of controversy.
Sellwood Bridge: out with the old
On Friday, the first of four sections of the old Sellwood Bridge was cut free, lowered with hydraulic jacks and hauled away by barge.
Transportation 鈥� 2nd place: Chitwood Covered Bridge
Built in 1926, the Chitwood Covered Bridge, which spans the Yaquina River off busy Highway 20 near Newport, was in sore need of repair. The scope of the $1.22 million […]
Transportation 鈥� 3rd place: SW Multnomah Blvd. Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements
Portland has earned a national reputation for including cycling and pedestrian needs in its overall traffic plan. Recent improvements to the stretch of Multnomah Boulevard between Southwest 22nd and Southwest […]
Transportation 鈥� Honorable Mention: N.W. Friberg Street and N.E. Goodwin Road Improvements
The city of Camas sits next to the Columbia River about 20 miles east of Vancouver, Washington. The community of 20,000 was originally developed around a large paper mill, but […]
Roads less traveled could make all the difference
Multifamily developers in coming years may be required to more carefully consider how people travel to and from their buildings, and whether future tenants will drive.
Big light-rail maintenance project on tap
TriMet is preparing to tackle three track improvement projects on a stretch of First Avenue in downtown Portland, in what will be its largest disruption to service in years.
Company driven to make ODOT鈥檚 product list
Representatives of a manufacturer of earth-stabilizing geosynthetic fabrics say they have a product proven to reduce road project costs and increase the lifespan of infrastructure. But the company has been having trouble getting it adopted by a single state department of transportation.
Newsmakers 2016: Kiewit Infrastructure West Company
The opening last year of the long-awaited Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, followed four years of careful design, planning, tight deadlines and close cooperation -- and Kiewit Infrastructure West was there for the entire ride.
Under pressure, ODOT pledges to add curb ramps
The Oregon Department of Transportation is attempting to address demands that it do more to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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
