Blue Mountain: Grant County Airport to Host Regional Transportation Meeting on March 19
The Grant County Regional Airport will host a regional transportation meeting on March 19 in John Day, and blue mountain stakeholders from Malheur, Grant and Harney counties along with tribal representatives are invited to attend.
What Happens When Blue Mountain Communities Meet?
The Southeast Area Commission on Transportation will convene at the Grant County Regional Airport for a two-hour session beginning at 1 p. m. ET and concluding at 3 p. m. ET. The commission is comprised of community leaders and other partners from Malheur, Grant, and Harney counties, and includes representatives from the Burns-Paiute Tribes. The commission serves as an advisory body chartered by the Oregon Transportation Commission to help address all aspects of transportation.
Who Will Be Present and How to Participate?
The meeting is open to the public and will set aside time for public comments. Attendance is possible in person at the airport facility and a virtual option offered through Microsoft Teams; the meeting agenda contains the link to join. The agenda will feature updates on state, county and city transportation projects and other regional transportation topics. The meeting location is ADA-accessible.
- Expected participants: Southeast Area Commission on Transportation membership, community leaders, county partners, and tribal representatives.
- Public participation: time reserved for public comments during the meeting.
- Accessibility and accommodations: the site is ADA-accessible; materials can be requested in alternate formats.
To schedule time on the agenda, request materials in alternate formats, or arrange other accommodations, contact Vicki Moles at 541-620-4527 or by email at vicki. l. moles@odot. oregon. gov at least 48 hours in advance.
What to Expect from the Agenda and Next Steps
The meeting agenda centers on updates for state, county and city transportation projects and broader regional transportation topics. Attendees should expect briefing items, opportunities for public input, and discussion among commission members. Meeting outcomes will reflect the advisory role of the commission in shaping regional priorities and in conveying local concerns back to the Oregon Transportation Commission. Organizers note that materials and the meeting agenda will provide the specific project updates and discussion items in advance of the session.
Blue mountain residents and stakeholders planning to attend should review the meeting agenda and contact the meeting coordinator for agenda placement or accommodations within the stated 48-hour window.
