The State, through the Department of Transportation's Rail Division is responsible for freight and passenger rail planning and operations, as well as for representing railroad customers on service issues.
Oregon Competing for $2.1 Billion in High Speed Rail Funding
On July 16, Governor Ted Kulongoski announced that ODOT applied for $2.1 billion in federal funding through the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program, an opportunity provided by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.