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Advocates propose 'Measure What We Drive' metrics and debt 'guardrails' for ODOT
Summary
Transportation advocates presented two complementary legislative concepts to the Senate committee: one would require project performance metrics and public 'report cards,' the other would add debt‑management guardrails and transparency for ODOT/OTC bonding decisions. Presenters said the changes are modeled on practices in other states.
Advocates told the Senate Committee on Transportation that two complementary bills — "Measure What We Drive" and "Guardrails for Good Governance" — could help Oregon better align projects with statewide goals and protect future funding for maintenance and safety.
Indi Namcoong (transportation justice coordinator) and Brett Morgan (transportation policy director)…
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