(Salem, OR) -- Democratic leaders in the Oregon Legislature have appointed a Republican to investigate accountability in the Oregon Department of Transportation. Senator Bruce Starr will lead the development of recommendations for an accountability proposal that will be a central component of the 2025 Transportation Package. Starr says it's critical for ODOT to get back to its core mission of road safety and freight transportation. House Speaker Julie Fahey says accountability plays a key role along with a stable funding structure.