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Oregon Republicans offer less costly transportation plan: No new taxes - and no public transit, rail, bicycle, pedestrian or climate-friendly projects


Published on 2025-04-30 22:01:32 - Oregonian
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  • Republicans said that the Oregon Department of Transportation's focus has grown overly broad.

Oregon Republicans have proposed a transportation plan that focuses on maintaining and repairing existing roads and bridges without introducing new taxes or fees. The plan, which contrasts with the Democrats' more comprehensive and costly proposal, excludes funding for public transit, rail, bicycle, pedestrian, or climate-friendly projects. Instead, it prioritizes the use of existing resources to address immediate infrastructure needs, aiming to keep costs down and avoid burdening taxpayers with additional financial obligations.

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