1. ACEC / ODOT 2008 Conference Planning Oregon’s Transportation Future Together

2. “My bottom line on transportation is this: We need to make greater investments in our public transportation system. To accomplish this goal, I will present a comprehensive transportation package to the Legislature that will be larger, greener, safer, and more strategic than anything we’ve done before.” Governor Ted Kulongoski State of the State 08

3. Core Principles • Economic Development • Local decision making & identification of priorities • Sustainability • Transparency & Oversight • Statewide Distribution

4. Public Awareness: The Public Awareness Subcommittee is charged with developing a plan to engage the public about the importance of transportation to Oregon’s economy and quality of life.

5. Governance: The Governance Subcommittee is charged with developing recommendations for improving efficiency, coordination and accountability in the transportation system.

6. Vision: The Vision Subcommittee will develop a package of recommendations for the 2009 session as a first step in a multi-year process to create an affordable, predictable and sustainable transportation finance system that complements Oregon’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

7. Oregon Environmental Council ACEC AAA METRO Building Trades Oregon Truckers Association Associated Oregon Industries League Of Oregon Cities Oregon Business Association 1,000 Friends of Oregon Port ofPortland Associated General Contractors Association of Oregon Counties Oregon Business Council Portland Business Alliance

8. Challenges & Opportunities $150 ?

9. Challenges & Opportunities Gas Tax Revenues

10. Challenges & Opportunities

11. Hans Bernard Policy Advisor – Transportation Office of the Governor (503) 986-6544 hans.bernard@state.or.us