1. Oregon Rail Users League June 17 th 2008

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 2008

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

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

5. 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.

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. AAAAAA Oregon Truckers Association Oregon Environmental Council League Of Oregon Cities Association of Oregon Counties Associated Oregon Industries Portland Business Alliance ACEC 1,000 Friends of Oregon METRO Oregon Business Association Port of Portland Oregon Business Council Building Trades Associated General Contractors Oregon Farm Bureau TriMet

8. Challenges & Opportunities $150 ?

9. Challenges & Opportunities Gas Tax Revenues

10. Challenges & Opportunities

11. What to Expect: Highway Fund Investment Connect Oregon III + New Environmental Measures

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