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Oregon Community Paths Program

March 2026 funding update 

To address ODOT's funding gap for the 2025-2027 budget cycle, the Oregon Legislature redirected state funding from a number of ODOT programs and projects. This includes an $8 million redirection from the Oregon Community Paths program. This is a one-time budget solution to prevent 470 layoffs and deep service reductions that would have impacted safety for all travelers in Oregon.

The redirection will take from the Vehicle Privilege Tax within the Multimodal Active Transportation Fund. This will reduce funding available for the Oregon Community Paths program, but funding remains from federal dollars and the bike excise tax. All revenue from the bike excise tax will continue to be dedicated to bike infrastructure improvements. No funding from the bike excise tax has been redirected to highway maintenance.

Projects underway or that have been selected for Community Paths funding will continue. A call for applications will be announced by January 2027.

Welcome to the Oregon Community Paths Program, or OCP! This grant program is dedicated to helping communities create and maintain connections through multiuse paths, with the goal of complementing and expanding existing active transportation programs across the state.

The Oregon Department of Transportation uses monies from the state Multimodal Active Transportation fund and federal Transportation Alternatives Program fund for this program. 

The OCP funds grants for project development, construction, reconstruction, major resurfacing or other improvements of multiuse paths that improve access and safety for people walking and bicycling. 

Multiuse path in Madras, Oregon Multiuse path in Gold Beach, Oregon
Above left: A multiuse path in Madras, Oregon. Above right: A multiuse path in Gold Beach, Oregon.

Program Updates

The 2024 call for applications has ended. 24 projects were awarded in July 2025 and represent a $62 million investment in Oregon's multimodal transportation connectivity.

The next call for applications is on hold at this time but we will update the website as soon as we have more information.





State Funded Grants

​Forms

Federally Funded Grants

Guidance

​Award lists from previous solicitations.

​​In 2019, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2592 establish the Multimodal Active Transportation Fund, or MAT, for bicycle and pedestrian projects. MAT consists of 7% of the Connect Oregon Fund plus revenues from Oregon’s bicycle excise tax. 

The MAT is a separate grant program from Connect Oregon and is governed under Oregon Administrative Rule 731, Division 36​​​. The legislation also clarifies roles and responsibilities between ODOT and the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation to provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

In addition to state MAT funding, federal funding is provided through Transportation Alternative funds, or TA. The state of Oregon restricts the use of TA funds to the following project types:
  • Development, construction, reconstruction, major resurfacing, or other capital improvements of multiuse paths, bicycle paths and footpaths.
  • Planning, design and engineering expenses, including consultant services, associated with developing eligible infrastructure projects.
Federal regulations also limit who may apply for TA funds. Those who can include:
  • A local government, including city, town, township, village, borough, parish, tribal government or county agencies. 
  • Transit agencies, any federal, tribal, state or local agency responsible for Natural Resources or public land administration (e.g. park, forest, fish/game/wildlife agencies, Department of Interior, U.S. Forest Service).
  • A non-profit organization entity responsible for administration of local transportation safety programs. 
  • Management of TA projects must be a certified agency. While ODOT is ineligible to apply for TA funds, non-certified agencies may partner with ODOT to manage the project.​

​The Community Paths Program grant funding includes both state and federal funds. 

Funding sources include: 
  • Transportation Alternatives funds (Federal)
  • Bicycle Excise Tax (State)
  • Vehicle Privilege Tax (State)
  • Lottery Bonds (State)​


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