OAR 732-035-0070: Project Selection

(1) The Department will select Projects to be funded through a grant with moneys from the Oregon Streetcar Project Fund. (2) In addition to the criteria in 732-035-0060, the Department will consider the following in its determination of eligible Projects to approve for receipt of funds from the Oregon Streetcar Project Fund: (a) Whether the purchase of Streetcars as contemplated in the project will result in the creation or maintenance of jobs with Oregon-based and Oregon-owned Manufacturers of Streetcars. (b) Whether the proposed Streetcars are accessible. Facilities and vehicles used in the provision of public transportation services must be in compliance with 42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq. and DOT regulations, “Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA),” 49 CFR Part 37; and Joint Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB)/DOT regulations, “Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles,” 36 CFR Part 1192 and 49 CFR Part 38.