Whatever the season, OTIC connects motorists with local businesses, secure rest areas, and heritage icons. Visit the Quick Links menu below for more information. Learn More
Oregon Travel Information Council serves the business community with our blue highway signs and other programs. We help you connect with travelers along busy highway corridors. Learn More
Oregon Travel Information Council helps promote highway safety and connects motorists to essential travel services. Enjoy a cup of free hot coffee, stretch your legs, rest and refresh. Learn More
Oregon Travel Information Council helps preserve Oregon history through its Historical Marker Program. Turn your family drive into a memorable and educational excursion. Take an audio tour and visit them all. Learn More
Oregon is renowned for its magnificent trees. Oregon Travel Information Council's Heritage Tree Program is the first state-sponsored program of its kind in the nation. Come visit all of Oregon's finest—or listen to an audio tour. Learn More
The Travel Information Council is hiring at our Beaver Marsh Rest Area.
OPENING DATE/TIME: 1/14/2021 01:00 p.m.
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2/01/2021 01:00 p.m.
The TIC is hiring for a full-time Specialist for the Beaver Marsh location. Our Rest Area teams oversee all aspects of rest area operations and maintenance, from cleanliness to interacting with travelers. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a rest area. You …
The Travel Information Council is now hiring a full-time specialist for its Weatherby and Ontario locations.
OPENING DATE/TIME: 1/14/2021 09:00 a.m.
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2/01/2021 08:00 a.m
The TIC is hiring for a full-time Specialist for the Weatherby location. Our Rest Area teams oversee all aspects of rest area operations and maintenance, from cleanliness to interacting with travelers. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a …
The Oregon Heritage Tree Committee has created a brand new award! The Heritage Tree Hero award recognizes individuals and groups that view Oregon’s history from the perspective of the trees that witness/are witnessing it. Tell us about an inspirational individual or organization that is engaging communities through education about the importance of trees and raising awareness about Oregon’s history told through trees and forests. We encourage nominations that tell the …
In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon and protect employees and the public, the Travel Information Council central office in Salem will be closed to the public until further notice.
Staff are still working and can be reached by phone during regular business hours, but in-person interactions between staff and the public will be by appointment only. The central office number is: 503-378- 4508
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You may have noticed we changed our name. We dropped our assumed business name (OTE) and are back to only using TIC. 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 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.
TIC is happy to announce that Oak Grove Safety Rest Area, on I-5 north of Eugene, has reponed to visitors with brand new restroom facilities. The new construction, on both the north and southbound sides of the rest area, triples the capacity of the buildings they replaced. Funding for this building project was approved by the Oregon Legislature in 2017 as part of statewide transportation system upgrades included in ”Keep Oregon Moving” HB 2017. Oregon Legislators set aside funding for rest area improvement with the goal of improving and repairing inadequate infrastructure. Safety rest areas are a vital component to improving driver safety and reducing accidents by giving drivers a convenient place to stop, rest and refresh. If you have questions feel free to please contact us.
Find out when our governing council will meet next or review minutes from the last meeting.
If you would like to be one of the first businesses included on new signs that will honor the Grove of the States, now is your chance. Oregon Travel Information Council is offering several sponsorship levels to help fund the French Prairie Rest Area’s “Grove of the States Restoration Project.” Your business name will be seen by over two million travelers who stop at the rest area. Learn more about how you can help sustain this unique public space.
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 Programs have updated their most popular and widely distributed 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 (up to 2019) 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 29 rest areas at 17 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.