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THE LOCAL STIP PROCESS*

THE LOCAL STIP PROCESS*. * - or “How do I get my modernization project in the STIP?”. Getting your modernization project in the STIP. The planning process – “Project Eligibility” Working through the Area Commissions on Transportation (ACTs). Planning and Project Eligibility.

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THE LOCAL STIP PROCESS*

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  1. THE LOCAL STIP PROCESS* * - or “How do I get my modernization project in the STIP?”

  2. Getting your modernization project in the STIP • The planning process – “Project Eligibility” • Working through the Area Commissions on Transportation (ACTs)

  3. Planning and Project Eligibility Is the project consistent with the applicable acknowledged TSP, or in the absence of an applicable acknowledged TSP, the applicable acknowledged comprehensive plan or any applicable adopted TSP? Source: Oregon Transportation Commission eligibility criteria for the Construction STIP (2010-2013 STIP Update process)

  4. Transportation Planning ODOT, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), counties, and cities must prepare transportation system plans to “…establish a system of transportation facilities and services adequate to meet identified transportation needs…” Source: OAR 660-012-015 (Transportation Planning Rule)

  5. ODOT Transportation Plans • Oregon Transportation Plan – including its modal elements (e.g., Oregon Highway Plan) • Refinement Plans • Facility plans (including interchange area management plans, expressway management plans, access management plans, etc.) • Findings/recommendations of ODOT facility plans are incorporated into applicable regional/local TSPs

  6. Regional/Local Transportation Plans • MPO regional transportation system plans • Transportation elements of comprehensive plans • County transportation system plans • City transportation system plans • Local refinement plans or other sub-area studies that are incorporated into the TSP or comprehensive plan

  7. Area Commissions on Transportation (ACT)

  8. What is an ACT? • Area Commissions on Transportation (ACT) are advisory bodies chartered by the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC). ACTs address all aspects of transportation (surface, marine, air, and transportation safety) with primary focus on the state transportation system. ACTs consider regional and local transportation issues if they affect the state system. They work with other local organizations dealing with transportation-related issues.

  9. What is an ACT (2) • ACTs play a key advisory role in the development of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which schedules funded transportation projects. ACTs establish a public process for area project selection priorities for the STIP. Through that process and following adopted project eligibility criteria, they prioritize transportation problems and solutions and recommend projects in their area to be included in the STIP.

  10. ACT Operations • OTC approved “Policy on Formation and Operation of Area Commissions on Transportation (ACTs)” in 2003 • http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/docs/acts/ACTPolicy0603.pdf • This document does not provide specific guidance on input into the STIP process – ACTs and ODOT Regions develop processes consistent with the Policy

  11. Region 2 STIP Process

  12. Region 4 Process

  13. Development STIP Approved/funded to complete specific milestones Environmental review, right-of-way acquisition, complete design, etc. Construction STIP Primary focus of the STIP Includes projects that are expected to be completed during the STIP cycle Development v. Construction STIP

  14. OHP Action 1G.1 • Use the following priorities for developing . . . the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program • Protect the existing system • Improve efficiency and capacity of existing highway facilities • Add capacity to the existing system • Add new facilities to the system

  15. Further Information • STIP Users Guide • http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/stipGuide.shtml#STIP_Users__Guide

  16. Common Process Elements • Use of OTC Eligibility Criteria and Prioritization Factors (ACTs can add factors as long as they are consistent with OTCs) • Public process • ACTs/Regions maintain lists of candidate modernization projects for each area. ACTs request identification of new candidate projects at the start of the update process • ACTs rate/prioritize their project lists based on the prioritization factors • Each Region has separate process to combine ACT priorities into a Region recommendation for the modernization program

  17. Navigating the Maze • Candidate projects must be consistent with an adopted plan • Review and understand the factors the ACT will use to prioritize your project and their priorities – you will be better able to develop a project that will compete well against other projects in the area

  18. Thanks!! For more information: Dan Fricke, Sr. Region 2 Planner • 455 Airport Rd SE Bldg B • Salem, OR 97301-5395 • Daniel.L.FRICKE@odot.state.or.us • 503.986.2663 • or – your ODOT Area Manager for specific questions related to your area or ACT

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