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| ODOT News |
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Sep. 21, 2009
For more information: Pat Fisher, TE Program Manager, (503) 986-3528
SALEM – The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved $14.3 million in Transportation Enhancement funding for 13 new projects throughout Oregon (see list below). The projects, selected from 91 applications requesting almost $80 million, will become part of Oregon’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and will be scheduled for construction in 2011 and 2012. The Commission also approved four projects for the reserve list. These projects remain eligible for funding, subject to Commission approval and available funds.
The “TE” program provides federal funds for projects that strengthen the cultural, aesthetic and environmental value of the state’s transportation system. Since 1992, the program has funded more than 180 projects statewide to help complete sidewalk, bike path and streetscape projects, restore historic bridges and depots, and for beautification and interpretive sites that help travelers enjoy the scenery and history along Oregon highways. A complete list of the activities eligible for TE funding is provided below.
TE projects are selected through a competitive process based on written application and field review. Recipients must supply matching funds to cover at least 10.27% of the project cost. In the 13 new projects, most of the applicants are investing substantially more than the minimum matching share. Nine of the projects directly support tourism or economic development efforts, and eight of the 13 support other state programs and priorities such as Scenic Byways, Safe Routes to Schools, and the Oregon Main Street program.
The TE program is managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation Local Government Section with staff in Salem and ODOT’s five regional offices. Information about the TE Program is available at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS under “Enhancement Program.”
Grant applicants and projects awarded (not ranked, listed alphabetically) Award amount
- Benton County/Corvallis: Multi-use path, Circle Blvd. - Manchester $ 581,000
Total Project Cost: $727,000
- Clackamas County: Springwater Trail (Rugg Rd. - OR 212, Boring) $1,200,000
Total Project Cost: $1,895,000
- Coos County & Port of Coos Bay: Boat Basin Dr. upgrades (Charleston) $1,107,000
Total Project Cost: $1,394,000
- Cottage Grove: OR 99 at Main St. bike safety enhancements $1,672,000
Total Project Cost: $2,791,000
- Jacksonville & Britt Music Festival: First St./Main St. upgrades $ 855,000
Total Project Cost: $1,099,000
- Keizer: Chemawa Rd. (River Rd-Keizer Rapids Park) bike/ped upgrades $ 883,000
Total Project Cost: $2,303,000
- Madras: US 97 (L St - Fairgrounds Rd. sidewalk/streetscape) $ 939,000
Total Project Cost: $1,100,000
- Marion County: Auburn Rd. (Lancaster - Baldwin Ave upgrades, Salem) $1,552,000
Total Project Cost: $2,115,000
- Metro Regional Services: Willamette Greenway Trail improvements $1,499,000
Total Project Cost: $1,749,000
- Ore. Parks/Rec: Heceta Head Lighthouse restoration $1,158,000
Total Project Cost: $1,450,000
- Portland Management/Finance & Ptd. Dev. Comm.: Union Station, Phase 3 $ 630,000
Total Project Cost: $900,000
- Rogue Valley COG & Ore. Parks/Rec: Rogue River Trail upgrades $1,451,300
Total Project Cost: $1,858,400
- Union: West Dearborn St. sidewalk/lighting, Phase 1 $ 754,400
Total Project Cost: $840,700
Reserve list (ranked by priority) Award amount
- Mill City: Canyon Journey Trail (Mill City sections) $ 700,000
Total Project Cost: $800,000
- Elkton: River Rd. (2nd St. – Community Ctr. pedestrian facilities) $1,073,000
Total Project Cost: $1,198,000
- Echo: Main St. (Bonanza – Front St. sidewalk/streetscape) $ 541,000
Total Project Cost: $658,000
- Newberg: OR 219 (Vermillion – Pinehurst St. bike lanes) $ 386,000
Total Project Cost: $625,000
Transportation Enhancement activities include the following:
- Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites
- Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities)
- Landscaping and other scenic beautification
- Historic preservation
- Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals)
- Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails)
- Control and removal of outdoor advertising
- Archaeological planning and research
- Mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity
- Establishment of transportation museums
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