Item 7: Oregon MPO Consortium Legislative Policy Concepts and Objectives

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Incorporating comments from September 13, 2007 MPC meeting (as shown by highlighted text) OMPOC Legislative Policy Concepts and Objectives Oregonians need to strategically invest in all modes of transportation programs and infrastructure. In support of this objective, OMPOC should work with the Oregon Transportation Commission/Oregon Department of Transportation, the Oregon Legislature, the Governor’s Office, the business community, local governments and other partners to: stth [combine 1 & 4 bullets] Identify, advocate and support long-term sustainable transportation funding options for safety, o capacity, operations, maintenance and preservation of Oregon’s state and local transportation infrastructure in a way that provides equitable shares to counties and cities. Identify and support enactment of long-term, sustainable funding options for safety, capacity, o maintenance and preservation of Oregon’s transportation infrastructure. Work with Engage Oregon’s Congressional delegation to support prioritize and secure strategic and o sustainable federal investments in Oregon’s transportation infrastructure. Advocate and support transportation infrastructure investments that address capacity and o connectivity challenges to support a vibrant, competitive and expanding economy. A particular emphasis should be placed on addressing the highway congestion and freight movement challenges that impact Oregon’s economic competitiveness. Advocate and support a transportation funding package that provides equitable shares to o counties and cities and provides resources for the maintenance, preservation and operations of state and local highways and roads. Expand the tools available to local governments to address transportation needs and issues. o Advocate and support efforts to better coordinate land use, transportation and economic o development decisions in order to reduce transportation infrastructure needs. Advocate and support efforts to increase the capacity and efficiency of the public transit system in o Oregon. Advocate and support transportation demand management programs that provide alternatives to o reducesingle occupant vehicle trips thus more efficiently utilizing the capacity of our transportation infrastructure and improving air quality. Advocate and support special transportation and land use programs and funding to address the o changingincreasing needs of seniors, and persons with disabilities, and others with mobility limitations. Assure that local participation in transportation projects of regional or statewide significance is o on the basis of clear and objective policies and standards that are consistently applied. NOTE: Non-highlighted text revisions reflect draft comments/revisions suggested by other Oregon MPOs