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Non-highway projects approved for $23.6 million in funding
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| ODOT News |
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March 21, 2012
For more information: Shelley M. Snow, (503) 881-5362, shelley.m.snow@odot.state.or.us
SALEM – The Oregon Transportation Commission today approved a list of non-highway projects for $23.6 million in funding through the Flexible Funds Program. The projects range from improving bus stops in Salem to restoring the Ochoco Creek Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail in Prineville. Projects were reviewed and recommended after a months-long process by stakeholders representing various modes and geographic regions around the state.
The approved list (pdf) includes 25 projects and 10 alternates, all of which must address the needs of bicycle/pedestrian, transit and/or transportation demand (congestion-reducing efforts, such as supporting ride-sharing) projects, programs, plans or services. Funding comes from the Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program budget and does not affect the current funding levels of other programs that use flexible STP funds. Overall, the program received 105 applications requesting more than $89 million. Alternate projects will be awarded if any of the approved projects fails to meet its obligations; this would involve review and approval by the Oregon Transportation Commission.
The Oregon Transportation Commission created the new program in 2010 to strategically focus investment in specific non-highway transportation projects. To learn more about the program, visit http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/FlexFunds.shtml.
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