ODOT reflects on failed gas tax and future of transportation funding

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ODOT reflects on failed gas tax and future of transportation funding

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Published on May 22, 2026, 12:27:37 PM
Total time: 00:13:27

Episode Description

Oregonians overwhelmingly voted against Measure 120, a proposal meant to address funding shortfalls for the Oregon Department of Transportation.

 

Known as the gas tax, the measure would have increased the state’s gas tax by 6 cents per gallon, temporarily hike payroll tax, and double fees for registrations and titles. Without the tax, the agency only has funding to support core services until the end of 2027. Daniel Porter is ODOT's Finance and Budget Division Administrator. He joins us to share how he’s thinking about the future of the agency’s budget.

 

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