Oregon Administrative Code

732-044-0000 Purposes of the Funds (1) The Discretionary Fund is intended to provide a flexible funding source to improve public transportation in Oregon. It is not a source of ongoing operations funding. (2) The Intercommunity Discretionary Fund is for improving connections betw…

732-044-0005 Project Eligibility and Match (1) Projects eligible to receive grants under the Discretionary Fund include, but are not limited to: capital projects such as vehicles, facilities, equipment, and technology, as well as mobility management, planning, and research. Pilot…

732-044-0010 Solicitation and Application Submission Periods (1) The Agency shall announce time periods and dates for submitting applications for funding. (2) Applications that are rejected may be resubmitted during subsequent application submission periods. (3) The Agency may co…

732-044-0015 Application Requirements (1) Public Transportation Service Providers interested in receiving discretionary STIF moneys shall submit a written application to the Agency. (2) The Agency will prescribe the application format and content. At a minimum, for each Project p…

732-044-0020 Recipient Qualifications (1) Only Public Transportation Service Providers are eligible to be Recipients of Discretionary Fund and Intercommunity Discretionary Fund moneys. (2) Recipients shall meet, or demonstrate the capacity to meet, the following qualifications, a…

732-044-0025 Advisory Committee Review of Projects Under the Discretionary STIF Funds (1) The Agency shall provide a copy of any grant application it receives to the appropriate Qualified Entity. (2) Each Qualified Entity that receives a copy of a grant application from the Agenc…

732-044-0030 Project Selection (1) The Commission shall determine its investment priorities with input from the Public Transportation Advisory Committee prior to Agency public notice of grant solicitation for discretionary STIF moneys. The Commission’s investment priorities are: …

732-044-0035 Agreements (1) The Agency and a Recipient shall enter into a written agreement after approval of the Recipient’s application for STIF moneys and prior to the disbursement of the approved funds. At a minimum, the agreement must include: (a) A statement of work, descri…

732-044-0040 Reporting Requirements (1) Quarterly Reports: (a) Using a form or web-based system provided by the Agency, each Recipient shall prepare a quarterly report to the Agency which details Project progress, outcomes achieved, and expenditures of discretionary STIF moneys b…

732-044-0045 Withholding or Repayment of Funds (1) The Agency may withhold payment of discretionary STIF moneys to, or seek reimbursement from, a Recipient if: (a) The Recipient or its Sub-Recipient is not using STIF moneys in accordance with applicable laws, these rules or the t…

732-044-0050 Capital Asset Requirements (1) Recipients shall ensure Satisfactory Continuing Control of a Capital Asset purchased or leased in whole or part with STIF funding throughout its useful life or until disposition. (2) Recipients shall inventory Capital Assets purchased o…

733-001-0000 Notice of Proposed Rules In accordance with ORS 183.341, to provide a reasonable opportunity for interested persons to be notified of proposed actions, prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a permanent rule, the Travel Information Council shall give notice o…

733-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure Pursuant to ORS 183.341, the Travel Information Council adopts the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure under the Administrative Procedures Act as amended and effective January 1, 2008. [ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General'…

733-001-0010 Model Rules of Public Contracting for Construction Services Pursuant to ORS 279A.065, the Travel Information Council adopts the Attorney General’s Model Rules of General Provisions Related to Public Contracts for Construction Services in OAR chapter 137, division 49.…

733-001-0015 Assumed Business Name Pursuant to ORS 377.835(5) and 648.005, the Travel Information Council adopts the Assumed Business Name of the Oregon Travel Experience to conduct or transact business in the State of Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 377.835(5) & 648.005 S…

733-001-0025 Public Records Request Requirements and Fees All information in the custody of the Travel Information Council (Council) will be disclosed or protected from disclosure in accordance with Chapter 192 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. (1) As used in this rule, the followi…

733-001-0030 Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Mediation Communications (1) The words and phrases used in this rule have the same meaning as given to them in ORS 36.110 and 36.234. (2) Nothing in this rule affects any confidentiality created by other law. Nothing in this rul…

733-001-0035 Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Workplace Interpersonal Dispute Mediation Communications (1) This rule applies to workplace interpersonal disputes, which are disputes involving the interpersonal relationships between this agency's employees, officials or emplo…

733-030-0006 Applicability and Purpose (1) The purpose of these rules is to establish standards for Logo, TOD, Museum, Historical Marker and Interstate Oasis signs erected within highway rights-of-way to provide road users with business identification and directional information …

733-030-0011 Definitions As used in these rules, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Advance Logo Plaque” means a separately attached plaque mounted on the Advance Logo Sign showing the brand, symbol, trademark, name, or combinatio…

733-030-0016 Location (1) The location of other traffic control devices shall take precedence over the location of Specific Service Signs. (2) The use of Specific Service Signs should be limited to areas primarily rural in character with areas where adequate sign spacing can be m…

733-030-0021 Criteria for Specific Information Permitted (1) Each business identified on a Specific Service Sign shall give written assurance to the Council of its conformity with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to race, religi…

733-030-0026 Composition (1) Logo Signs shall display the appropriate directional legend, the service legend, directional arrows and have a blue reflective background with a white reflective border. The size of the Logo Sign should be determined by the amount and height of the di…

733-030-0036 Special Requirements — Interstate Highways and Expressways (1) Logo Plaques (also known as Business Identification Sign Panels): (a) Logo Plaques shall be separate panels that are attached to a Logo Sign. (b) A Logo Plaque shall display either an identification trade…

733-030-0045 Special Requirements — Conventional Highways (1) Specific Service, TOD and Museum signs shall not be displayed for any business if its building or on-premise signing is visible and/or recognizable on the traveled way from a distance of 300 feet. Decreased distances m…

733-030-0055 State Sign Policy (1) On an Interstate, Freeway or Expressway, General Service Signs may be used in conjunction with Specific Service Signs for eligible Gas, Food, Lodging and Camping Service Legends when not represented by a Specific Service Sign. (2) Trailblazers s…

733-030-0060 Waiver (1) Upon petition by a business, the Council may authorize a waiver of the appropriate requirements of 733-030-0021(4)–(13). The business shall list the particular requirements it seeks to have waived. The business shall show that the waiver will benefit the m…

733-030-0065 Permit Fees and Installation (1) The Council may request ODOT to furnish, erect and maintain Logo Signs, TOD Signs and Museum Signs and trailblazers at locations specified by the Council. (2) Upon the approval of a permit for a Logo Plaque or Sign, the Council shall …

733-030-0080 Requirements for Supplemental Messages on Logo Plaques (1) All Supplemental Messages shall be displayed within the Logo Plaque in one horizontal line along the bottom of the Plaque provided that the message displays essential motorist information consistent with the …

733-030-0150 Applicability and Purpose (1) The purpose of these administrative rules is to establish standards for Oregon's historical marker signs erected within the Conventional Highway right-of-way and on other publicly accessible property to provide the traveling public with …

733-030-0155 Definitions In addition to the definitions described in OAR 733-030-011, the following definitions apply unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Applicant" means an entity, group or individual applying for the placement of a new or replacement marker. (2) "Commi…

733-030-0160 Location (1) Marker panels must be located so as to take advantage of natural terrain, to have the least impact on the scenic environment, and to avoid visual conflict with other signs within the Conventional Highway right-of-way, at Interstate rest areas, and at oth…

733-030-0170 Eligibility New marker applications will be reviewed based on criteria, placement, historic or geographical validity, significance, and consideration of equitable geographical and subject representation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 377.787 Statutes/Other Implement…

733-030-0180 Criteria (1) The Committee shall approve design(s) for markers. A person may not erect a marker within the Conventional Highway right-of-way, at Interstate rest areas, or at another publicly accessible location in the state format without the approval of the Committe…

733-030-0190 Composition (1) Historical markers will follow design guidelines established by the Committee. (2) A sponsoring group may place as a credit line Committee-approved organizational symbols, corporate logos, or trademarks in accordance with the marker design guidelines.…

733-030-0200 Fees and Installation (1) Upon the approval of an application for a marker, the Committee shall direct the installation of the marker. (2) Fees are determined by the total cost of the marker. Fees are payable prior to incurring any design or production costs. (3) Cou…

733-030-0210 Temporary Removal and Reinstallation (1) Upon request, the Council and Committee may authorize a relocation of an existing marker. (2) All costs including site preparation and advance signing, associated with moving the marker must be borne by the party requesting th…

733-030-0220 Maintenance (1) Markers are the property of the Council. The Council encourages cooperative maintenance agreements with any sponsoring group. (2) Any physical changes to the marker must be approved in advance by the Committee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 377.787 S…

733-030-0400 Applicability and Purpose (1) The purpose of these rules is to establish standards for Interstate Oasis signing erected within highway rights-of-way to provide directional information to qualified businesses that provide products and services to the public. (2) These…

733-030-0410 Definitions In addition to the definitions described in OAR 733-030-0011, the following definitions will apply unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Guide sign” means a sign that shows route designations, destinations, directions, distances, services, …

733-030-0420 Location (1) Interstate Oasis signs are intended for use primarily in rural areas. Urban areas may be considered if a suitable location is available and approved by ODOT. (2) Interstate Oasis signs must be located so as to take advantage of natural terrain, to have t…

733-030-0430 Eligibility Criteria (1) Each qualified Interstate Oasis business identified on a sign must give written assurance to the Council of its conformity with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to race, religion, color, age…

733-030-0440 Composition (1) A separate Interstate Oasis sign must have a blue reflective background with a white reflective border and white reflective legends. The directional legend must consist of the exit number, or an action message such as “NEXT RIGHT,” and the service leg…

733-030-0450 Special Requirements — Interstate Highways and Expressways If Ramp Logo Plaques containing the Supplemental Message “OASIS” are not used on the exit ramp, a Trailblazer with a white reflective legend (minimum 6 inch letters) and border on a blue reflective background…

733-030-0460 State Sign Policy (1) If an eligible Interstate Oasis business existing within three miles of an interchange has not applied for a permit for Interstate Oasis signing, then an otherwise eligible Interstate Oasis business that is located farther than three miles from …

733-030-0470 Waiver Procedures. Administrative Procedure Act. Any order of the Council denying a permit under these rules, or for removal of a sign under these rules, may be entered administratively without hearing, subject to requirements of ORS Chapter 183 and the administrativ…

733-030-0480 Installation and Permit Fees (1) Upon approval of a permit, the Council may furnish, erect and maintain Interstate Oasis signs as required and shall notify the business applying for those signs when a permit has been approved. (2) Upon the approval of a permit for In…

733-030-0500 Applicability and Purpose (1) The purpose of these regulations is to establish rules for the "free coffee" program service sponsored by non-profit organizations in rest areas; permissible under federal regulations and state law; and found by the Council, in certain i…

733-030-0510 Definitions In addition to the definitions described in OAR 733-030-0011, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Cookie” means cookies or brownies available from a licensed facility but not cake, bagels, donuts, cof…

733-030-0520 Criteria (1)(a) Organizations may make written requests for permission to sponsor a "free coffee" service at a specific rest area directed to the Council not more than 60 days prior to the date(s) requested. Requests must be submitted on form "Free Coffee Program App…