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News Release | OSPIRG | Transportation

Good news for rail today

U.S. DOT Secretary Ray LaHood announced $2B in high-speed rail grants today, including over $16 million for Oregon and Washington. Today’s announcement is another step towards reducing our dependence on four dollar a gallon gas, giving us better alternatives to being stuck in traffic, and fewer dollars wasted widening highways and adding runways.

News Release | OSPIRG

Testimony for the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Listening Session: Vancouver, WA

There are many ways to meet our diverse transportation challenges here in Oregon. We encourage Chairman Mica and the members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to prioritize both investing in Oregon's inter-city rail and freight system and to take a "fix-it-first" approach, and prioritize fixing our crumbling infrastructure before building new highways.

News Release | OSPIRG Foundation | Transportation

Mad Men Make "Funny or Die" Video for High-Speed Rail

Two lead actors from the hit television show Mad Men throw their support behind high-speed rail in a humorous new online video posted today on Funnyordie.com.

News Release | OSPIRG | Transportation

Ashland Celebrates Transportation Freedom

Medford and Ashland residents celebrate Transportation Freedom Day, the date a typical area household has earned enough to cover its annual transportation costs. Representative Peter Buckley stood with OSPIRG’s Jenn Lavelle and OSPIRG student Cymry Reardon on the Southern Oregon University campus to mark the event.

News Release | OSPIRG | Transportation

Happy Transportation Freedom Day!

On March 20, Portland and Vancouver residents celebrate Transportation Freedom Day, the date a typical area household has earned enough to cover its annual transportation costs.

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