Oregon Administrative Code

734-020-0110 Conditions under which Crossovers May Be Utilized (1) In a bona fide emergency (emergency means a serious physical injury or substantial property damage requiring immediate response). (2) Under fully signed and protected traffic control conditions, or under official …

734-020-0115 Persons Authorized to Use Crossovers (1) Personnel operating Department of Transportation maintenance vehicles. (2) Police officers. (3) Personnel operating any fire department emergency response vehicle. (4) Personnel operating public or privately owned ambulances, …

734-020-0120 General Policy for One-Way Operation for Trucks and Buses It is the policy of the Oregon Transportation Commission to establish one-way operation for trucks and buses on certain sections of the State Highway System on which there has been a demonstrated need due to a…

734-020-0125 One-Way Traffic Regulations for Trucks and Buses On defined sections of state highways the Chief Engineer shall install signs for each direction of traffic using the legend “ONE-WAY TRAFFIC FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES AHEAD” and “ONE-WAY TRAFFIC FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES” at the…

734-020-0130 Criteria for One-Way Operation for Trucks and Buses (1) A field investigation shall be made for each section of highway on which one-way operation may be required. The following field data shall be recorded: (a) Curb to curb width for the bridge tunnel or underpass; …

734-020-0145 Removal of Cargo or Debris from State Highways (1) Whenever cargo is spilled or lost, or any other debris or items are deposited or left upon a state highway, any and all items, including wrecked, stalled or struck vehicles, trailers or cargo, which prevent safe pass…

734-020-0147 Disabled, Abandoned, and Otherwise Unattended Vehicles on State Highways Constituting Hazards or Obstructions to Motor Vehicle Traffic (1) As used in this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) “Freeway” means a highway for through traffic; access to the highway …

734-020-0148 Disabled, Abandoned, and Otherwise Unattended Vehicle Tow Hearing Process If a vehicle has been taken into custody by The Oregon Department of Transportation (department) in accordance with ORS 819.110 or 819.120, the department shall provide written notice to the ow…

734-020-0150 Temporary Closure or Conditional Closure of Highways (1) When weather conditions or road conditions constitute a danger of highway damage or a danger to the safety of the driving public, the Chief Engineer, Region Manager, or District District Manager or Assistant Di…

734-020-0200 Yield Signs Attached to Transit Buses OAR 734-020-0200 through 734-020-0220 establish specifications for a yield sign to be attached to the back of transit buses as directed by ORS 811.167. The yield sign shall warn a person operating a vehicle approaching the rear o…

734-020-0210 Yield Sign Specifications for Transit Buses The specifications for yield signs on transit buses as required by ORS 811.167 are as follows: (1) The sign housing shall be of adequate size to accommodate the yield symbol. (2) A flashing light shall internally illuminate…

734-020-0220 Yield Sign Placement for Transit Buses The yield sign shall be located on the rear of the bus, to the left of center and in the lower two-thirds. Preferably the yield sign would be located next to or near the left turn indicator lamp. If receiving or discharging pass…

734-020-0300 Standards for Installation, Operation and Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices The Department of Transportation is responsible for establishing standards for signal preemption devices and the use of traffic control signal operating devices for use upon the…

734-020-0310 Definitions for Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices For the purposes of OAR 734-020-0300 through 734-020-0330, the following definitions apply: (1) “Authorized user” or “user” means an emergency vehicle, a bus or a traffic signal maintenance vehicle that is equi…

734-020-0320 Standards for Installation and Operation of Emergency Preemption and Bus Priority Systems (1) The traffic control signal owner is responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of signal preemption devices unless otherwise agreed to by a traffic control …

734-020-0330 Standards for Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices (1) Only authorized users may use a traffic control signal operating device: (a) Emergency vehicles may use an authorized emergency preemption system; (b) Buses may use an authorized bus priority system. U…

734-020-0400 Traffic Signal Approval Process The purpose of OAR 734-020-0400 through 734-020-0500 is to establish the approval process for installation, modification, or removal of traffic signals under the authority of the Oregon Department of Transportation. Statutory/Other Aut…

734-020-0410 Authority to place Traffic Control Devices OAR 734-020-0400 through 734-020-0500 are adopted pursuant to ORS 184.616, 184.619 and 810.210. The Oregon Transportation Commission has authority to place, maintain and operate traffic control devices on state highways. By …

734-020-0420 Definitions for Traffic Signal Approval Process For the purposes of OAR 734-020-0400 through 734-020-0500, the following definitions apply: (1) “Approach” means all lanes of traffic moving toward an intersection or a mid-block location from one direction. (2) “MUTCD”…

734-020-0430 Traffic Signal Approval (1) No traffic signal shall be designed for, or constructed on, the State Highway System, regardless of the funding source, without the prior approval of the State Traffic/Roadway Engineer (STRE). (2) Regardless of any ODOT approved documents,…

734-020-0470 Traffic Signal Spacing Requirement The desirable spacing of signalized intersections on statewide and regional highways is 1/2 mile. The STRE may approve the installation of a traffic signal at locations where 1/2-mile spacing is inappropriate or infeasible due to: (…

734-020-0480 Traffic Signal Progression Analysis for Traffic Signal Approval (1) A traffic signal progression analysis is required for both existing and future conditions when a proposed traffic signal location is within one half mile of any existing or proposed new traffic signa…

734-020-0485 Design Standards for Installation or Modification of a Traffic Signal The following design standards apply to new, replaced, or significantly modified signal installations: (1) The traffic signal design plans shall conform to the conditions listed in the STRE traffic…

734-020-0490 Conditions of Approval The following conditions apply when installation of a traffic signal has been approved: (1) A traffic signal warrant shall be met within three years after construction when a traffic signal is constructed as part of a roadway improvement projec…

734-020-0500 Removal of Traffic Signals An existing traffic signal may be removed if MUTCD traffic signal warrants are no longer met or a proposed change in geometry or traffic flow pattern will eliminate the need for the traffic signal. No traffic signal shall be removed from th…

734-023-0005 Purpose of the Rules (1) ORS 184.879 requires an environmental product declaration of covered materials to be submitted to the Department to facilitate the Department’s development of strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the Department’s purchase and us…

734-023-0015 Definitions and Acronyms For the purposes of these OAR 734, Division 23 rules, the definitions in ORS 184.879 and the following terms apply: (1) “Applicant” means a “bidder” or “proposer,” as those terms are defined in ORS 279A.010, that applies for funds from the En…

734-023-0030 Grant Application Procedure and Application Submission Periods (1) The Department will announce the period for submitting applications for funding from the Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund no later than December 31, 2026. (2) The Environmental Product D…

734-023-0040 Who May Apply for Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund Grants (1) An eligible applicant for the Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund is a Bidder or Proposer, as defined in ORS 279A.010. (2) An eligible applicant, if applicable, must also be curren…

734-023-0050 Eligible Activities for Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund Grants An eligible applicant, as described in OAR 734-023-0040, may apply for reimbursement for activities related to the publication of a third party verified environmental product declaration th…

734-023-0060 Grant Application Requirements (1) An applicant interested in receiving a grant from the Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund must submit an application to the Department in conjunction with a response to a Department invitation to bid or request for propos…

734-023-0070 Application Review (1) The Department reviews applications it receives to determine: (a) Whether the application is complete, in accordance with the requirements of OAR 734-023-0060; (b) Whether the applicant and the project are eligible for program funds, in accorda…

734-023-0080 Grant Awards and Match (1) Once an application is reviewed by the Department under OAR 734-023-0070, and deemed eligible by the Department under OAR 734-023-0040 through 734-023-0060, the amount of monies identified by the Department is considered allocated from the …

734-024-0005 Purpose The Department of Transportation (Department) is required by Oregon Laws 2009, Ch. 865, Section 18 to take into consideration (a) incorporation of environmental performance standards into the design and construction of all state highway construction projects,…

734-024-0015 Definitions As used in this division, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Commission” means the Oregon Transportation Commission. (2) “Context sensitive and sustainable solutions” means a philosophy that combines the principles of context sensitive design and…

734-024-0020 Applicability The provisions of division 24 apply as follows: (1) Environmental performance standards developed and adopted by the Department must be incorporated into the design and construction of all state highway construction projects, including local government …

734-024-0030 Environmental Performance Standards Environmental performance standards implement the Environmental Guiding Principles at the project design and construction phases of project development. (1) When considering incorporation of environmental performance standards into…

734-024-0040 Improving the Environmental Permitting Process (1) The Department must consider improvements to the environmental permitting process for state highway construction projects in order to achieve the following outcomes: (a) Reduce the time required to design projects as…

734-026-0010 Purpose and Scope The purpose of the Roadside Memorial Sign program is to provide an opportunity for citizens of the State of Oregon, through individuals or organizations identified as “Applicant” in division 26 rules, to commemorate police officers or firefighters k…

734-026-0020 Definitions As used in division 26 rules, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Applicant” means the individual or organization seeking to commemorate a police officer killed in the line of duty or person killed in action or who died as a result of wounds recei…

734-026-0030 General Requirements (1) The Applicant shall submit a written request to the State Traffic Engineer containing the following information: (a) Name, address, and telephone number of the Applicant; (b)(A) A brief description of the concurrent resolution adopted by the …

734-026-0040 Specific Requirements (1) The Department shall install Roadside Memorial Signs based on a standard design maintained by the Department that conforms to the requirements in the MUTCD. (2) Roadside Memorial Signs shall not be installed on ramps, bridges, or urban freew…

734-026-0045 Fee for Roadside Memorial Signs (1) In accordance with Chapter 668, OL 2011, a fee of $600 shall be submitted to the Department with the application to cover the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a Roadside Memorial Sign.…

734-029-0005 Purpose The purpose of the Adopt-A-Highway program is to provide citizens of Oregon an opportunity to pick up litter, remove noxious weeds, and improve the appearance of the State Highway System in accordance with ORS 366.158. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, …

734-029-0010 Scope Any volunteer group, identified as “Applicant” in Division 29 rules, may adopt a section of highway on the State Highway System for the purpose of picking up litter, removing noxious weeds, or both. Work activities, when approved, may also include graffiti remo…

734-029-0020 Definitions As used in division 29 rules, the following definitions will apply: (1) “Applicant” means the individual or individuals, corporation, company, firm, business, partnership, or public agency volunteering their time by adopting a section of highway, and name…

734-029-0030 General Requirements (1) The Applicant must apply in writing on the form provided by the Department to the DM for the District in which the section of highway requested to be adopted is located. When noxious weed removal is a desired work activity, the Applicant must…

734-029-0040 Specific Requirements (1) Applicant and Participant Responsibilities: (a) The Applicant will be responsible and liable for the care, control, supervision and assurance of safety of all Participants. Each Participant will be required to execute a Department liability …

734-029-0045 Acknowledgement Signs (1) Signs may be placed by the Department as described in OAR 734-029-0040(2) acknowledging the Applicant’s volunteer contribution with the Applicant’s name or acronym. The Applicant may be required to provide evidence of the Applicant’s existen…

734-030-0005 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 734-030-0005 through 734-030-0025: (1) “Police Officer” means a member of the Oregon State Police, sheriff, deputy sheriff, city police officer, or other person as may be designated by law. (2) “Rest Area” includes s…