1. 2013 National Rural TransportationConferenceGreensville,
South Carolina2011-2012
2. History- The Fund is part of what is known asthe
ConnectOregon program,providing grants and loans to non-highway
transportation projects thatpromote economic development inOregon.-
2005 Oregon Legislature createdthe Multimodal TransportationFund to
invest in air, marine,rail, and public transitinfrastructure
improvements.
3. History- Grants and loans may not be made fortransportation
projects that could constitutionallybe funded by revenues described
in section 3a,Article IX of the Oregon Constitution.
(Highwayprojects)
4. Each round of ConnectOregon approvedseparately by the Oregon
Legislature.History
9. Selection Considerationse. Project is ready
forconstructiona. Project reduces transportation costs Oregon
businesses orimproves access to jobs and sources of laborb. Project
results in an economic benefit to the state.c. Project is a
critical link connecting elements of Oregonstransportation system
that will measurably improveutilization and efficiency of the
systemd. How much of the costof a proposed transportationproject
can beborne by the applicant.
10. Applications- Solicit information that addresses 5
statutoryconsideration.- Allow broad cross-section of applicants to
applywithout requiring involvement of consultant orextensive data
gathering.- Involved participation of modal, economic,regional, and
technical staff.- Allowed staff to assign a tier score to each
projectfor subsequent reviewer consideration.
11. Review
12. Staff Review- Eligibility and completeness:Program staff-
Feasibility: Rail, marine,aviation and transit staff- Economic
Benefits: ODOTeconomist and OregonBusiness DevelopmentDepartment
staff- Projects assigned tiers basedon ability to meet
legislativeconsiderations.
13. Staff ReviewTier 1 The application demonstrates the project
meets allfive considerations thoroughly.Tier 2 The application
demonstrates the project meetsmost considerations thoroughly.Tier 3
The application demonstrates the project meetssome considerations
thoroughly.Tier 4 The application fails to demonstrate the
projectmeets any of the considerations thoroughly.To thoroughly
meet a consideration, projects need todemonstrate through
application responses, and throughindependent verification, that
the project would accomplish theintent.Tiering
14. - 5 modal committeesAviation, Marine, Rail, Transit,
Freight- 5 regional committeesODOTs administrative regions- 1 Final
Review CommitteeRepresentatives of each modal andregional
committee- Final approval by Oregon TransportationCommissionReview
Committees
15. Port of Portland: Post-Panamax CraneConstruct a
Post-Panamax Container Crane atTerminal 6 of the ports marine
facilities. Terminal 6is vital to Oregons transportation system in
that it isOregons only international container
terminal.Installation of the crane allowed for faster loadingand
unloading of vessels at the facility.Reduces transportation
costsfor Oregon businessesBenefits
16. BenefitsRogue Valley International-Medford AirportThe
projects improved freight, logistical support, utility,security and
accessory infrastructure to support smallparcel freight deliveries,
as well as, constructed a year-round regional transit hub to
connect surface andaeronautical modes.Economic benefits
17. City of Portland: PortlandStreetcar Lowell
ExtensionProjectConnectOregon monies helpedfund the design and
constructionof rail-related facilities needed toextend streetcar
service intoPortlands South WaterfrontDistrict.Improves access to
jobs and sources of laborBenefits
18. City of Prineville: Railroad/Freight DepotThe City of
Prineville used ConnectOregon funds toprovide a rail link for area
businesses that enabled railaccess to national and international
markets with a linkto Oregons Class I railroads. The Prineville
FreightDepot is a multi-modal trans-load, warehouse anddistribution
center offering truck to rail, rail to truck, railto rail and truck
to truck services.Critical transportationlinkagesBenefits
19. Program has evolved over the course of 4funding cycles:-
Increased active management of projects.- reporting requirements
for performanceachievement.- Enhanced utilization and
effectivenessreporting requirements- Improved communicationsLessons
learned
20. Chris CummingsInterim Freight Planning Program
ManagerOregon Department of
[email protected]://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/Pages/Freight.aspx503-986-3703
