TIC is pleased to announce that McGregor “Mac” Lynde will serve as the agency’s next Executive Director, beginning on Monday, November 18, 2024. The council agreed by unanimous vote to offer Lynde the appointment at its public meeting on Wednesday, October 23. Currently serving as Special Advisor to the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Lynde brings to the Travel Information Council twenty-two years of experience with the …
Our heritage programs had another eventful year! Three historical markers were updated and replaced, four heritage tree awards were presented to Oregonians doing great work across our state, and we improved our maps to make visiting Oregon’s heritage trees and historical markers a bit easier.
We look forward to dedicating Oregon’s 85th Heritage Tree this fall. Read all about it in our 2025 newsletter!
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Everything is coming up roses at French Prairie Rest Area.
The Monterey Cypress, Oregon’s 26th Heritage Tree, is not only the largest specimen of its species in Oregon, but was also planted by Curry County’s first representative to the Oregon State House.
Dirty Freehub, a gravel cycling nonprofit that works to educate people around the places they ride, recently created a cycling route through Brookings, Oregon. Their team reached out the Oregon Heritage Tree Committee to learn more about the …
The Travel Information Council (TIC) is responsible for governing our agency. The Council is composed of eight volunteers appointed by the Governor and one member of the Oregon Transportation Commission. At least one appointee must reside in each of Oregon’s five (soon to be six) congressional districts. The Council meets quarterly to fulfill its mission of creating a great visitor experience by providing directions to destinations, connecting travelers with Oregon’s resources, and ensuring safe and convenient travel. Meet the Council members.
Currently, the Travel Information Council is looking to fill one vacancy on our Council. For more information on the benefits of Council Membership please visit Council & Committee Membership Information page.
For more information, please contact Jessica Carbone at 503-373-0155 or by email.
In a collaborative effort between OTIC and OPRD, the restroom building at Peter Skene Ogden Rest Area has reached a whole new era. The original building had significant accessibility challenges, including a lack of ADA stalls and difficult-to-navigate walkways, among other issues. The new building is the new standard design for OPRD facilities, with similar structures planned for Silver Falls State Park and Beverly Beach State Park. It is a modern, inclusive facility design that features eight single-occupancy restrooms offering greater privacy and convenience for travelers. 
There are even multiple water bottle filling stations for those hot desert days. The project, led by Bremik Construction Inc., was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. OTIC thanks OPRD for being wonderful agency partners in bringing about an even more inclusive and enjoyable traveler experience at Peter Skene Ogden Rest Area.
Find out when our governing council will meet next or review minutes from the last meeting.
Our online heritage tree directory provides information about the various city and county notable tree programs across the state. The directory is a great resource if you’re planning a weekend sightseeing trip or local walking tour, or if you wish to nominate a tree that has not met the statewide program criteria.
The Oregon Heritage Tree and Historical Marker Programs have updated their popular biennial publication: the “Guide to Oregon Historical Markers & Heritage Trees” map brochure. This full-color 20-page, glovebox size brochure lists all Heritage Tree and Historical and Regional Marker sites (current as of January 2025) across Oregon. If you would like copies of this free publication, please contact Jessica Carbone at 503-373-0155, or request by email.
All of us at TIC are committed to making your Oregon highway experience a great one. From the men and women ensuring your safety at our rest areas to the people helping you navigate a highway logo sign application, TIC employees agree that customers come first. It’s a big road out there and we’re here to help.
TIC has partnered with US Bank to offer an easy and secure online payment option for your sign permit fees. To offer you this convenience US Bank charges a 3% fee. Simply connect to the US Bancorp payment site. You'll see the TIC logo on the banner at the top. The convenience fee charged for this transaction is non-refundable. To provide this service to you as a State agency we use a specialized service fee model where this convenience fee is collected directly by the credit card processing company to process the payment. If this payment is for a charitable contribution, the convenience fee is not tax-deductible. Contact us if you need help with this option by email, or by telephone at 503-373-0086.
Highway Business Signs: A cost-effective tool for local businesses to gain exposure along busy highways. Blue logo signs direct motorists to essential services and nearby attractions.
Rest Areas: The Travel Information Council supervises 39 rest areas at 25 locations around the state. Stop and rest, walk the dog and let the kids jump and run. See where Travel Information Council’s rest areas are located and why we take your safety seriously.
Free Coffee Program: The Highway Safety Rest Area Free Coffee Program helps save lives by decreasing driver fatigue. This program is permitted by TIC and run by volunteer non-profit groups. For immediate information about this program, telephone 503-373-0155.
Permit Programs: Travel Information Council connects you with the latest traveler information. Both businesses and motorists benefit from exposure in our travel information centers. If you want fast information about panels or brochure placement, telephone 503-373-0090.
Heritage Trees: Want to learn more about these spectacular beauties? Come visit our map and detail pages and listen to an audio tour.
Historical Markers: A venerable program handed down through the generations, Oregon’s historical markers can be the focus of a weekend family outing.
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