The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking applications for its Formula Grants to support rural public transportation providers operating in areas with populations of fewer than 50,000 by financing operations, capital, project administration, preventive maintenance, planning, and mobility management projects.
Donor Name: Oregon Department of Transportation
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/20/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Goals
The OPTP contains 10 state public transportation goals which lead agencies are encouraged to consider these goals in the project selection process that follow:
- Mobility- Public Transportation User Experience
- People of all ages, abilities, and income levels move reliably and conveniently between destinations using an affordable, well-coordinated public transportation system. People in Oregon routinely use public transportation to meet their daily needs.
- Accessibility and Connectivity- Getting from Here to There
- Riders experience user-friendly and convenient public transportation connections to and between services and travel modes in urban, suburban, rural, regional, and interstate areas.
- Community Livability and Economic Vitality
- Public transportation promotes community livability and economic vitality by efficiently and effectively moving people of all ages to and from homes, jobs, businesses, schools, and other destinations in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
- Equity
- Public transportation provides affordable, safe, efficient, and equitable transportation to jobs, services, and key destinations, improving quality of life for all Oregonians.
- Health
- Public transportation fosters improved health of Oregonians by promoting clean air, enhancing connections between people, enabling access to services such as health care and goods such as groceries, and by giving people opportunities to integrate physical activity into everyday life through walking and bicycling to and from public transportation.
- Safety and Security
- Public transportation trips are safer, and riders feel safe and secure during their travel. Public transportation contributes to the resilience of Oregon communities.
- Environmental Sustainability
- Public transportation contributes to a healthy environment and climate by moving more people with efficient, low-emission vehicles, reducing greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
- Land Use
- Public transportation is a tool that supports Oregon’s state and local land use goals and policies. Agencies collaborate to ensure public transportation helps shape great Oregon communities providing efficient and effective travel options in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
- Funding and Strategic Investment
- Strategic investment in public transportation supports the overall transportation system, the economy, and Oregonians’ quality of life. Sustainable and reliable funding enables public transportation services and infrastructure to meet public needs.
- Communication, Collaboration, and Coordination
- Public and private transportation providers and all levels of government within the state and across state boundaries work collaboratively and foster partnerships that make public transportation seamless regardless of jurisdiction.
Funding Availability
- Allocation amounts are determined by a formula that was developed with input from the PTAC and approved by the OTC. It provides a $100,000 biennial base for each subrecipient and proportional consideration for rural service miles and rides (service miles at 60 percent/rides at 40 percent).
- The majority of funds are distributed every two years to pre-qualified agencies through a three-part formula which includes a base amount, passenger trips, and service miles.
Eligibility Criteria
Section 5311 funds are distributed to prequalified subrecipients operating transit services in rural communities with populations of fewer than 50,000 people. This includes Local Governments, Non-Profit Organizations, and Indian Tribes.
Eligible Projects
Section 5311 funds may be used for administration, operations, preventive maintenance, planning, mobility management, and capital projects that support public transportation in rural areas.
For more information, visit Formula Grants for Rural Areas.
