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Oregon Department of Transportation needs structural changes to increase transparency, better manage projects, new report says

A recent report commissioned by the Oregon Legislature has concluded that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requires significant structural changes to enhance transparency and improve project management. The report, conducted by the consulting firm ECONorthwest, highlights issues such as a lack of clear accountability, inadequate public engagement, and inefficient project delivery. It recommends that ODOT should decentralize some of its decision-making processes, increase public involvement in planning and project prioritization, and implement better performance metrics to track progress and outcomes. The findings come amidst growing public and legislative scrutiny over ODOT's handling of major infrastructure projects and its overall operational effectiveness.

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