Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Not all traffic heroes wear vests! You’ve probably seen ODOT incident responders working on our highways, but behind the scenes, dispatchers are in constant communication with crews from their four centers across Oregon.
They coordinate response with ODOT crews and emergency agencies, and keep TripCheck.com updated with real-time traffic info to help you stay informed and safe. This is Maria, a dispatcher based in our Portland Transportation Management Operations Center. We checked in with her during a recent shift to see what it really takes to keep Oregon moving.
Not all traffic heroes wear vests! You’ve probably seen ODOT incident responders working on our highways, but behind the scenes, dispatchers are in constant communication with crews from their four centers across Oregon.
They coordinate response with ODOT crews and emergency agencies, and keep TripCheck.com updated with real-time traffic info to help you stay informed and safe. This is Maria, a dispatcher based in our Portland Transportation Management Operations Center. We checked in with her during a recent shift to see what it really takes to keep Oregon moving.
