SALEM — Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 for the *Connect* Oregon VI multimodal transportation funding program, offering up to $45 million in lottery-bond backed funds for projects in air, bicycle/pedestrian, marine/port, public transit or railroad transportation. ODOT’s website has complete details. *Reminder: Applicants – both public and private – must complete their tax certification to be eligible.*
*Connect* Oregon VI assists with project funding for private sector applicants, municipalities, cities, counties, governing organizations, and other transportation-related entities. Criteria for qualified projects include readiness for construction, economic benefit and value in linking transportation modes. *Connect* Oregon VI projects are eligible for up to 70 percent of project costs for grants. A minimum 30 percent cash match is required from the recipient for all grant-funded projects. See the complete requirements and application materials online ; for specific questions and to submit completed applications, email ConnectOregonApps@odot.state.or.us.
*Connect* Oregon helps ensure Oregon’s transportation system is strong, diverse and efficient by making smart investments in multimodal projects. Anyone interested in keeping up to date on the program can join the electronic mailing list by visiting https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDOT/subscriber/new?topic_id=ORDOT_135.
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*For more information: Shelley M. Snow, Public Affairs, (503) 881-5362, or Chris Cummings, Freight Program manager, (503) 986-3703*