Essentially ODOT – ODOT Transportation Insights

September 17, 2020

[ September 1, 2020 ] Changing light fixtures creates $700,000 savings Capable stewards
[ August 18, 2020 ] Projects make travel easier in eastern Oregon Enhancing the system
[ August 18, 2020 ] Connect Oregon continues creating successes Enhancing the system
[ August 18, 2020 ] Gathering celebrates six new bridges in downtown Astoria Maintaining the system
[ August 17, 2020 ] Ever wanted to drive a snow plow? On the job with ODOT

What is an engineering automation specialist?

June 16, 2020 ODOT Communications Team 0

Meet Brett Murphy, an Engineering Automation Specialist who researches and implements new technology for our front line workers. He has been working with our Maintenance and Operations folks to test how precision-guided GPS technology can […]

Thousands request appointments at DMV

June 11, 2020 ODOT Communications Team 0

38 DMV offices opened for in-person services (by appointment only) last week. Since then we’ve scheduled more than 21,000 appointments for services like driver license issuance, VIN inspections and more. It’s been almost two months […]

Arch Cape Tunnel project finishes ahead of schedule

June 11, 2020 ODOT Communications Team 0

There has, for some, been at least one positive side effect of COVID-19: lower traffic volumes. Contractors for ODOT recently took advantage of that and finished the U.S. 101: Arch Cape Tunnel Lighting Replacement Project […]

Making masks brings teams together

June 11, 2020 ODOT Communications Team 0

Most Oregonians know that face masks are difficult to find in stores right now. With the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control to wear a mask when going out, ODOT’s District 3 Maintenance office, […]