Public Transportation Rules Advisory Committee to meet Sept. 9

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Fourth meeting will move committee closer to finalizing new rules for combined funding program

Sept. 7, 2021

For more information: Maggie Charles, 503-986-3300

SALEM - The Consolidated STIF Rules Advisory Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 9  with a goal of presenting revised Oregon Administrative Rules to the Oregon Transportation Commission by January 2022. Agenda items for this meeting include an overview of project and recipient eligibility, STIF Plan contents, and dedicated use of historic STF funds.

Consolidation of the Special Transportation Fund (STF) and Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) public transportation funding programs was directed by Senate Bill 1601. The purpose of this merger is to increase efficiency and funding reliability for public transportation providers throughout Oregon.

The agenda, materials, and link to join this meeting are available on the project website. Committee meetings are open to the public, and we encourage and welcome feedback from the public during this process.

Comment form:

At any time during the RAC process, please feel free to submit a comment using the form located at ODOT Consolidated STIF Rulemaking Comments. Comments will be collected and shared with committee members prior to each meeting.

Email:

You may also submit comments or questions to Maggie Charles, STIF Formula Program Coordinator, at Maggie.Charles@odot.state.or.us

At RAC meetings:

There will be a 30-minute public comment period before and after each RAC meeting, so if you'd prefer to share your comments live at one of the virtual RAC meetings, please refer to the schedule provided on the project website. We ask that anyone planning to provide public comment during these periods join the meeting in the first 10 minutes and put your name in the chat. We will take comments in the order that names appear. We will do our best to accommodate everyone during these 30-minute windows.

Meetings are open and accessible

If you need an accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact Maggie Charles at 503-986-3300 or call statewide relay at 711.

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