Diversion... ODOT Can't Define the Word...
Last weeks 2.5 hr RTAC meeting had diversion running amuck... well, depending on how you define it...
These past few months ODOT has had to realign many aspects of its tolling projects. Due to the loss (FYI… it’s difficult to lose what you don’t have…) of tolling revenue and project shifts ODOT has now redefined what all these changes might mean. Case in point, it is easier to ignore diversion if you can’t define it.
If there was ever a podcast to listen to it might be today.
Meanwhile, as the infrastructure of the EV network unfolds we find that ODOT needs, first, to replace and repair the broken EV chargers rather than add new ones. Yes, the system is not holding up well… but it will be OK… trust ODOT…
And if you are looking for a nice salary with good benefits, ODOT might be the place for you. Of course funding for admins comes thru tolling.
In Short
Article 1 - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal was passed by Congress in November 2021. In this, now Law, is the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (Bill). The stated purpose of monies from that Bill are…
“… establish(ing) a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (“NEVI Formula”) to provide funding to States to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability.
In this KTVZ.com article, Legislators “… announced Monday that $10 million is coming to the Oregon Department of Transportation to replace or repair electric vehicle chargers.” These are not adding to the infrastructure but rather fixing the broken system.
Article 2 - Sometimes it might be better to find a better paying job rather than to complain about what tolls might cost you. To help you, we bring you an opportunity to work for ODOT as the Toll Administrative Director. Pay, depending on experience, starts at between $130K to $202K. You can work a flex schedule as well.
The opportunity to make an impact, on all of our wallets, is listed below in our second article.
Article 3 - As noted, in article 2 above, administrators of our public roadways must pay tolls too. In New Jersey, and around the country, this is no exception. Maybe this is why Admin Fees are so high for violators of the tolling system.
Just note… we warned you…