The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) is considering proposals for how to allocate the $1.2 billion in new state formula program funds, including nearly $412 million in flexible funding, awarded to Oregon through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Current Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposals target program funding for the State rather than equitable distribution to the State and local government partners.
Advocacy Ask
AOC is asking counties to send letters to the OTC advocating for county road program funding priorities.
A template letter can be found here.
County Priorities Include:
- Direct funding to local governments;
- Maintaining a cost-effective State Fund Exchange Program through Surface Transportation Block Grant funding;
- Adequate funding for the Bridge Formula Program;
- Investment in All Road Transportation Safety;
Prioritization of funding for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation program; and - Emissions reduction funding that benefits urban and rural counties.
AOC/OACES Advocacy Letter
AOC, and its affiliate, Oregon Association of County Engineers and Surveyors (OACES) submitted this letter to advocate for county priorities.
How to Comment
Written comment can be provided through the OTC public comment page.
Other Ways to Engage
- Participate in an online open house.
- Provide public comment at the March 10 or March 30 OTC meetings. Click here for information on how to sign up.
Timeline
- March 10 – public comment
- March 30 – public comment and anticipated allocation decisions
If you have questions, please contact AOC County Road Program Director, Brian Worley.
Additional information is available here.
Contributed by: Megan Chuinard | Public Affairs Associate