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Portland Says Basic Street Maintenance ‘at Risk’ After Sweeping State Transportation Package Implodes

OREGON, JUL 1 – The Oregon Legislature's failure to pass House Bill 2025 creates a $300 million shortfall, risking 600 layoffs, halted infrastructure projects, and reduced transit services, officials said.

  • The Oregon Department of Transportation plans layoffs of up to 700 employees starting the week of July 7, 2025, amid a funding crisis.
  • This follows the Oregon Legislature's failure to pass House Bill 2025 or a watered-down version, which would have raised taxes and fees to generate nearly $14.6 billion over ten years.
  • The consequences include over $300 million in budget shortfalls, risking unsafe roads, reduced basic safety services like pothole filling, and service cuts by transit agencies including TriMet.
  • ODOT Director Kristopher Strickler called the legislature's inaction "shocking, scary and frustrating" and said losing ODOT employees' knowledge is an "immense cost" threatening vital infrastructure jobs and safety services.
  • Advocates and officials urge a special legislative session to address urgent funding needs, as ongoing delays will result in long-term deterioration of Oregon’s transportation system and safety risks.
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BikePortland.org broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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