As weather warms and more Oregonians spend their time outside, spring brings the telltale clicking sounds of studded tires carving ruts into snow-free roads. Studies have shown that studded tires reduce road life and cost the state millions in repairs. Several states, including Alaska, Florida and Minnesota, have banned metal studded tires, and in neighboring […]

Oregon lawmakers are once again discussing ways to fill a massive shortfall within the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget — except this time they can’t raise taxes or fees.  Lawmakers have two options if they want to fill the $242 million gap in the Oregon Department of Transportation’s 2025-27 budget, according to transportation agency leaders. […]