Background
Section 122 of
HB 2017 Transportation Funding Package established a new dedicated source of funding for improving or expanding public transportation service in Oregon. This new funding source is called the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund, or STIF. The Public Transportation Division, or PTD, has developed programs and policies to implement the STIF under the oversight of the
Oregon Transportation Commission. ODOT staff developed the STIF programs with significant input from the Oregon State Public Transportation Advisory Committee, public transportation providers, and other interested stakeholders.
STIF Fact Sheets in both English and
Spanish are located on the right navigation bar.
STIF Legislative Report
On Friday, January 31, the Oregon Transportation Commission submitted the STIF Legislative Report on progress and outcomes, consistent with the requirements of HB 2017 to the Joint Committee on Transportation. This 10-page report includes data about service improvements that have occurred after one quarter of funding and improvements that are anticipated by the end of the 19-21 biennium. This data shows ODOT and public transportation providers across Oregon are successfully implementing the STIF program. This report has been formatted for ADA and translated in Spanish. Supporting material includes a one-page document that shows key STIF data, photos, and quotes from people that are benefiting from the public transportation improvements. This document has also been formatted for ADA and translated in Spanish.
Solicitation Schedule
STIF Resources
The Oregon "transit tax" is a state payroll tax equal to one-tenth of 1 percent. The Transit Tax is the sole revenue source for STIF. The state will estimate the total funding amount annually. Actual revenues will vary based on transit tax collections.
STIF revenues are allocated across four funds.
Formula Fund
The Formula Fund receives 90 percent of STIF funds. ODOT disburses Formula funds to mass transit districts, transportation districts, or counties without either a mass transit or transportation district, and to federally-recognized tribes based on formula allocation.
Formula Fund Resources:
STIF Plan Guidance and Resources (FY 2021-23)
Quarterly Reporting Guidance (FY 2019-21)
- Supplemental SPR Guidance and Instructions, Oct. 2020
- Updated STIF Guidance for Determining Whether Expenditures are Substantially Compliant and Consistent with STIF Plan, Oct. 2020
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OPTIS Upgrades and SPR Demonstration, Oct. 2019
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OPTIS Upgrades and SPR Demonstration Presentation, Oct. 2019
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Grant Management Training Resources, July 2019
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Reporting Overview Webinar Video, May 2019
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Reporting Overview Webinar Presentation, May 2019
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Reporting Requirements Acronyms, May 2019
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Reporting Requirements Webinar Q & A, May 2019
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Reporting Requirements Overview, May 2019
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STIF Guidance for Determining Whether Expenditures are Substantially Compliant and Consistent with STIF Plan, May 2019
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Request for Reimbursement Supporting Documents Checklist
Annual Reporting Guidance (FY 2019-21)
Formula Disbursements and Estimates (FY 2019-21)
STIF Plan Guidance and Resources (FY 2019-21)
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Updated Formula Fund Guidance and Application Instructions, Dec. 20, 2019
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Formula Fund Schedule, April 2019
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Formula Fund Guidance Supplemental, Feb 28, 2019
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STIF Plan Submissions Page, Nov. 2018 and May 2019
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Formula Fund Solicitation Notice and Materials, July, 19, 2018
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STIF Plan Process Graphic, May 2018
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OTC STIF Plan Rejection Considerations, Oct. 19, 2018
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STIF Carry Forward Funds Guidance Oct. 8, 2018
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Formula Fund Sub-allocation Guidance
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STIF Methods for Calculating Low-Income Households, October 2018
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Methods for Calculating Low-Income Households Training PPT, October 2018
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Map of Qualified Entities
Discretionary Fund and Intercommunity Discretionary Fund
The Discretionary Fund receives 5 percent of STIF funds. ODOT awards Discretionary funds to public transportation service providers based on a competitive grant process.
The Intercommunity Discretionary Fund receives 4 percent of STIF funds. ODOT awards Intercommunity funds to public transportation service providers to improve public transportation between two or more communities based on a competitive grant process.
Discretionary Fund Resources:
STIF Discretionary and Statewide Transit Network Grant Awards for FY 2019-21, July 18, 2019
Recipient Reporting Resources (FY 2019-21)
- STIF Discretionary and STN Reporting Overview Webinar Video, Jan. 16, 2020
- STIF Discretionary and STN Reporting Overview Webinar Q&A, Jan. 16, 2020
- STIF Discretionary and STN Reporting Overview Webinar Presentation, Jan. 16, 2020
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Supplemental Guidance on Outcomes Achieved Reporting, Dec. 5, 2019
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STIF Discretionary and STN Reporting Guidance, Oct. 24, 2019
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STIF QE Low-Income Impact Mitigation Cover Letter, Oct. 2019
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STIF PTSP Low-Income Impact Mitigation Form, Oct. 2019
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PTSP Reference Guide, Oct. 2019
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STIF Agreed-Upon Audit Procedures, May 2019
Application Review and Public Comment (FY 2019-21)
Application Guidance Resources
- STIF Discretionary and STN Webinar Video, Oct. 5, 2020
- STIF Discretionary and STN Webinar PowerPoint, Oct. 5, 2020
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STIF Discretionary and STN Webinar Video, Nov. 14, 2018
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STIF Discretionary and STN Webinar PowerPoint, Nov. 14, 2018
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STIF Discretionary and Statewide Transit Network Evaluation Criteria Framework: FY 2019-21, Nov. 2018
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STIF Discretionary and STN Solicitation Notice and Materials, Oct. 2018
Technical Resource Center
ODOT uses 1 percent of STIF funds to establish and administer a statewide public transportation technical resource center to assist public transportation providers in rural areas and also to administer STIF.
Adopted STIF Rules
The Oregon Transportation Commission adopted the
Oregon Administrative Rules to implement the STIF on June 22, 2018 and the rules became effective on July 1, 2018. Potential funding applicants should review the General and relevant program rules (Formula or Discretionary) to determine funding eligibility, application processes, and other requirements.
Resources:
STIF Resource Library