OAR 732-040-0010: Purpose and Use of STIF

(1) Moneys in the STIF are continuously appropriated to the Agency to finance investments and improvements in public transportation services, except that the moneys may not be used for light rail capital expenses, but may be used for light rail operations expenses. Moneys may be used to support Client-Only Projects where those projects are included in a planned and coordinated community transportation program. (2) STIF moneys may be used for public transportation purposes that support the effective planning, deployment, operation, and administration of STIF-funded public transportation programs, including, but not limited to: (a) Creation of new systems and services with origins, destinations or stops in Oregon; (b) Maintenance or continuation of systems and services; and (c) Planning for and development of a Local Plan or future STIF Plan to improve Public Transportation Service. (3) STIF moneys may be used as the local match for state and federal funds which also provide Public Transportation Service. (4) The Agency shall conduct activities necessary to manage the STIF funds and grants, including but not limited to: development of policy; distribution of funds; developing and implementing application and review processes and agreement and protest procedures; conducting program oversight, statewide planning, research, training, and technical assistance; and reporting to the legislature. (5) On or before December 31 of odd numbered years, the Commission shall submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 to the Joint Committee on Transportation established under ORS 171.585(1) on the implementation and outcomes of the STIF. The Agency shall prepare reports for the purposes of: (a) Ensuring that STIF moneys are being used for the purpose of funding and improving Public Transportation Services in Oregon consistent with law, these rules, and the terms of agreements; (b) Measuring the outcomes of the STIF; and (c) Reporting to the Oregon State Legislature.