Please email & call your legislators to Vote NO on SB1027
In a split 6 to 3 ruling, the Oklahoma Supreme Court validated Turnpike Authority bonds for the ACCESS project This is a destructive blow for the citizens of Oklahoma as it essentially grants to the OTA the ability to build wherever they want without regard to law, legislative oversight, or the will of the people. […]
Statement on August 1, 2023 Supreme Court Bond Validation Read More »
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA May 25, 2023—Today the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate voted overwhelmingly to override the Governor’s veto of House Bill 2263, a bill that will change the way members are appointed to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Board. Before this legislation passed, the Governor made all six appointments to the OTA Board.
Join Pike Off OTA to meet with legislators about responsible transportation ideas If you’ve never been to the capitol before this is a great introduction and opportunity to join with other knowledgeable citizens during this come and go event. Find us on the 4th floor rotunda for handouts and info (look for Pike Off OTA
Mini Capitol Day – Feb 27 Read More »
Do you know that Oklahoma statute authorizes 35 locations throughout the state for turnpikes? Some of these turnpikes are already built (such as the Turner Turnpike which celebrates 70 years of tolls this year.) However, there are many statutorily approved turnpikes that could be built over people and legislators who remain unaware of this situation.
It’s Time To Sunset Turnpike Location Authorizations in Oklahoma Read More »
The Kickapoo Turnpike was originally known as the Eastern Oklahoma County Turnpike announced in the 2015 Driving Forward Program. A 21 mile toll road connecting I44 near Luther to I40 near Newalla that opened in October of 2020, it was a hotly contested turnpike; for good reason. It was never authorized by the legislature. The
Was the Kickapoo Built Illegally? Read More »
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