Heads up, Oregonians looking to have their voices heard—November is full of public advisory committee meetings, and whether you've got something to say about transportation safety, DUII policies, or the paths our kids take to school, there's a seat at the table for you. All details are now up for grabs on the Oregon Department of Transportation's dedicated "Get Involved" page, which is your one-stop shop for times, dates, and agenda items.
The month’s public meeting schedule starts with the Public Transportation Advisory Committee on November 4 at 4 p.m. and ends with the ACEC-ODOT Steering Committee on November 21 at 10:30 a.m. The full list is available on Oregon’s Public Meetings website, which helps residents stay informed and involved. Accommodations are available for people with disabilities, including alternate material formats. To request assistance, find the meeting you’re interested in and use the listed contact information, as reported by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
For those specifically interested in transportation safety or policy, key meetings include the Oregon Transportation Safety Committee on November 12 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a double-header on November 13, with the Oregon Transportation Commission at 9 a.m. and the Mobility Advisory Committee later that day at 1 p.m., it's clear that overseeing our roads' safety and functionality is high on the agenda this November, as per the Oregon Department of Transportation.
School safety advocates should mark November 20 at 2 p.m. on their calendars for the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee rendezvous; meanwhile, the Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee is meeting on November 19 at 1 p.m., a golden chance for process geeks and efficiency enthusiasts to weigh in, and don't forget, statewide relay is available at 711 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Oregon Department of Transportation is setting the stage for an inclusive and busy November—in its bulletin, they affirm, "Meetings are open to everyone," ensuring that the heart of democracy beats strong in the public forums of transportation discourse.
