Oregon Transportation Commission Approves $6.5 million for Multimodal Projects
SALEM, March 20, 2015—The Oregon Transportation Commission awarded the remaining $6.5 million inConnectOregon V funds to six multimodal projects, concluding activity for this latest round of multimodal funding. The projects were among the top ranked projects resulting from a process that included reviews by modal and geographic committees and a final review committee, along with input received from the public. The projects awarded funds are:
Group                                   Project                         Requested      Approved
City of Eugene                    Bike Share                         $909,066       $ 909,066
Teevin Bros.                         Intermodal Facility         $2,339,093     $2,339,093
Sause Bros.                         Heavy Lift Equipment        $965,148        $965,148
Sisters Airport                      Capital Improvement        $733,259        $733,259
Columbia County               Rainier Transit Center        $542,646        $542,646
Salem Area Mass Transit  So. Salem Transit Ctr.      $1,000,000     $1,000,000
ConnectOregon focuses on improving connections and supporting local economies throughout the state. Dedicated to non-highway projects, ConnectOregon was first approved by the Oregon legislature in 2005 and has funded more than 130 marine/ports, aviation, public transit, and rail projects around the state. For ConnectOregon V, bicycle/pedestrian projects were also eligible to compete for funds.
For more about the program and process, including links to applications, visit the ConnectOregon website, http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/pages/connector.aspx.
