Yesterday we turned in the signatures we collected for IP-31, the Vote Before Tolls initiative. While we did not collect enough signatures to qualify the measure for the 2026 ballot, we did not fail. The IP-31 campaign helped change the conversation. Under sustained public pressure, Governor Kotek deferred tolling, the Legislature removed the mandatory tolling […]
VBT IP-31 Signatures Turned In Read More »
It’s a big Sunday! Reminder – we are still gathering signatures for Vote Before Tolls! All of your Super Bowl viewing guests can download, print, and sign a “single-signer” IP-31 Vote Before Tolls petition here: https://VoteBeforeTolls.org/Initiative#single Since the year started …* The state legislators have tried to illegally remove the No Gas Tax Referendum from the November ’26 ballot. * ODOT admitted a
Seahawks win – Taxpayers lose with over $10B of tolling! Read More »
A Quick Update Vote Before Tolls Committee has intentionally been quiet these past few months as the November election drowned out our messaging. But that is the past and now it’s time to ramp up our voice, presence, and impact. First, let’s be clear … tolling is still coming to Portland and Oregon roads and
Quick Update … Estimated Tolling Costs up 300% to $4.5B in One year! Read More »
Don’t vote until you see the Tolling Voting’s Guide! The Vote Before Tolls Foundation team has been working feverishly to get the Tolling Voter’s Guide online. A few technical difficulties have made our launch a week later than we had hoped. The Tolling Voter’s Guide is a project of the Vote Before Tolls Foundation, and
Tolling Voters Guide coming soon Read More »
The Joint Committee On Transportation is winding up their Statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour listening sessions with a public hearing in Happy Valley Thursday evening and Hillsboro Friday evening – both start at 5pm. You may come testify (or just listen) in person, or may submit written comments within 48 hours after the
Tolling Public Comment Opportunity Read More »
The short answer … We don’t know, but we know how to find out. We’ve survived without permanent tolls for 110 years – let’s talk with ODOT about why suddenly they say tolls are the “only” solution. Let’s work together to figure out a better plan to keep our highways moving. IP-4 will
If not tolls, then what? Read More »
IP-4 co-petitioner Lorely Miller shares how tolling will affect Portland and the rest of the state in this insightful radio interview with Bill London of KPNW News radio in Eugene. Learn More / Sign the Petition Some common questions about the Vote Before tolls initiative: IP-4 is retroactive so its absolutely not too late to impact the I-205
KPNW Interview – Lorely tells all! Read More »
Tolling Diversion and Other Impacts at Joint West Linn and Oregon City Council meeting on Tuesday the 17th CALL TO ACTION for all of the No Toll Army and those that support IP-4, the Vote Before Tolls initiative Join us to show a wave of support for IP-4 for the right to Vote Before Tolls,
1st Tolling Event of 2023 Read More »
Last Call – ODOT “Scoping” Comments Due Friday 1/6 Every email counts … just 60 seconds of your time could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars a year by impacting ODOT planning process. ODOT is just finishing up their Scoping Comment submission period. The deadline is tomorrow, Friday the 6th. We apologize for this
ODOT Scoping Comments 2023-01 Read More »
Yesterday we submitted 2,000 sponsorship signatures to Elections Division in Salem. Yesterday we submitted 2,000 Vote Before Tolls sponsorship signatures to Oregon Elections Division in Salem. They will review and verify the signatures – we need 1,000 valid signatures and are sure to make that! A big THANK YOU to everyone who signed the