OTE - Oregon Travel Experience

April 2011, special meeting

Posted on: October 25th, 2011 in Meetings & Reports |

A special telephonic meeting was held on April 21, 2011 to discuss repaving issues at the Baldock rest area on I-5. The following text is only a preview of the minutes. Link to the full text by using the “read more” link below.
New business; Mike Barnes, OTIC Chief Operations Officer: Barnes presented the council members with a capital spending request in the amount of $187, 380. The request encompassed the …

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December 2010 council meeting minutes

Posted on: October 25th, 2011 in Meetings & Reports |

The December 2010 council meeting was held in Salem, Oregon. The following text is only a preview of the minutes. Link to the full text by using the “read more” link below.
Public comment; Chair David Porter: Porter explained that Oregon Travel Information Council (OTIC) by-laws designate a single point in the meeting for which public comment is invited. It is not permitted during later discussion or debate. He then invited …

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September 2010 council meeting minutes

Posted on: October 1st, 2011 in Meetings & Reports |

The following text is only a preview of the minutes. Link to the full text by using the “read more” link below.
OTIC financials; Mike Drennan: Drennan reviewed and highlighted selected areas of the balance sheet and results os operations for the 13-months of the biennium that ended August 31, 2010. The finance committee is keeping a close eye on the cash-position, as it was lowered last month. Accounts receivables are …

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Nyberg Chestnut

Posted on: September 24th, 2011 in In Memoriam-Trees |

Castanea sativa

The Nyberg Chestnut died in 2018 and was removed by ODOT in 2019. Wood from the tree was salvaged and is drying. It will live on as Oregon Heritage Tree Award plaques. The tree’s story is below.

The Nyberg Chestnut was part of a 150 tree mixed orchard that was planted around 1903 and owned by John Nyberg, an immigrant from Sweden. When Interstate 5 was being built, the Nyberg …

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Heritage Trees

Posted on: September 16th, 2011 in Slider |

Oregon is renowned for its magnificent trees. Oregon Travel Experience’s Heritage Tree Program is the first state-sponsored program of its kind in the nation. Every tree has special significance. Come visit them all—or listen to an audio tour.
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Historical Markers

Posted on: August 20th, 2011 in Slider |

Oregon Travel Experience 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.
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For Motorists

Posted on: August 20th, 2011 in Slider |

Oregon Travel Experience is your highway companion. Take a safety break: enjoy a cup of free hot coffee, stretch your legs, rest and refresh. When you stop at an OTE supervised rest area, you’ll find information about where to shop or explore.
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For Businesses

Posted on: August 20th, 2011 in Slider |

Oregon Travel Experience serves the business community with our blue highway signs and other programs. We help you connect with travelers along busy highway corridors. Make your brand stand out from the pack.
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Oregon Travel Experience

Posted on: August 20th, 2011 in Slider |

Oregon Travel Experience blue highway signs and clean rest areas ensure your Oregon experience is both safe and convenient. Discover why our semi-independent state agency is so unique.
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What’s “up” with those blue highway signs?

Posted on: August 17th, 2011 in Sign Programs |

We thought you might enjoy learning about how our blue highway signs (known in official language as “interstate logo signs”) and about the crew that maintains and installs signs.
Our sign crew partners with the Oregon Department of Transportation Sign Operations Department to manufacture the sign base.
Once our business customer has undergone the OTIC permit process, their logo is ready for installation.
How are the logos installed?
First, grab a reeeeeeeally tall ladder!
And …

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