2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 10 - Highways, Military, Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 367 - Transportation Financing; Projects
Section 367.084 - Selection of projects.

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall select transportation projects to be funded with moneys in the Connect Oregon Fund established by ORS 367.080.

(2)(a) Prior to selecting aeronautic and airport transportation projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the State Aviation Board.

(b) Prior to selecting freight transportation projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the Freight Advisory Committee.

(c) Prior to selecting public transit and rail projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from its public transit and rail advisory committees.

(d) Prior to selecting marine projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the Oregon Business Development Department.

(e) Prior to selecting bicycle and pedestrian projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the advisory committee created by ORS 366.112.

(3) In selecting transportation projects the commission shall consider:

(a) Whether a proposed transportation project reduces transportation costs for Oregon businesses or improves access to jobs and sources of labor;

(b) Whether a proposed transportation project results in an economic benefit to this state;

(c) Whether a proposed transportation project is a critical link connecting elements of Oregon’s transportation system that will measurably improve utilization and efficiency of the system;

(d) How much of the cost of a proposed transportation project can be borne by the applicant for the grant from any source other than the Connect Oregon Fund;

(e) Whether a proposed transportation project is ready for construction; and

(f) Whether a proposed transportation project has a useful life expectancy that offers maximum benefit to the state.

(4) To promote fairness in the selection process, the Director of Transportation may not choose a member of a final review committee:

(a) Who represents an entity that submitted an application for a Connect Oregon Fund grant that is being considered for funding by a final review committee; or

(b) Has a direct financial interest in an application that is being considered for funding by a final review committee.

[2005 c.816 §4; 2007 c.859 §3; 2013 c.765 §2; 2015 c.707 §3]

Note: See note under 367.080.