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DRAFT 2010-2013 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ~, ~_ t (_, (. ~, ~~~ . _ r i , ~__, quest, such as pavement preservation or bridge repair projects on state highways that are located in the MPO. For modernization projects that add system capacity, ODOT is one of many MPO participants who work cooperatively to decide whether funds should be spent on the state highway system, the local roadway system, or the public transportation system. Smaller MPOs, whose resident population is between 50,000 and 200,000, fund their MTIP projects using a combination of fed- eral and state funds that are available for use throughout the state. Bend, Corvallis, and Medford fall into this category of MPO. ODOT uses a formula to distribute moderni- zation funds to ODOT regions based on fac- tors such as population, vehicles registered and vehicle miles traveled, freight tonnage, and fuel tax revenue. The ODOT region and the MPO then work cooperatively to de- velop an MTIP for the urban area using part of the allocation for that region (i.e. Bend's MTIP is funded from the Region 4 alloca- tion while Medford's MTIP is funded from the Region 3 allocation). All other areas of the state compete for fund- ing based on policy guidelines and program rules that are established by federal law, state law, or administrative rules and proce- dures. In most ODOT .regions, ACTS are key players in helping to decide how to spend state and federal transportation fund- ing. The role of ACTs in deciding how to spend program funds is described in the program discussion below. PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH THE STIP The projects listed in the STIP are funded through one or more of the programs that are described in this section. The programs are listed here alphabetically. This organization mirrors the program presentation in the STIP Uses' Guide. More detailed information about the programs is available in that document. Figure 3 on page 25 shows the expected distribution of funding in this STIP cycle for most state administered programs. The largest programs, which account for more than 90% of the funds awarded through state programs, are: Pavement Pres- ervation, Bridge Replacement and Rehabili- tation, Modernization, Safety, and Opera- tions. Bicycle and Pedestrian This program is managed using a combina- tion of regional funding targets, emergency grants, and a statewide competitive grant application process. The program is state- funded and implements ORS 366.514, which requires cities, counties, and ODOT to provide pedestrian and bicycle facilities on all road construction and reconstruction projects. The statute also requires cities, counties, and ODOT to spend no less than 1 % of the State Highway Fund (including OTIA funding) on projects that improve bi- cycle and pedestrian transportation. ODOT's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program includes three elements: Grants, urban highway pe- destrian projects, and quick fixes. Grants are awarded for stand-alone pedestrian and/or bicycle projects on a competitive basis to cities and counties for improvements on city streets or county roads. SWIP (Sidewalk Improvement Program) funds are used to add pedestrian facilities on urban state highways. The Quick Fix Program is for minor improvements to state highways that ODOT Maintenance Districts request on an as-needed, case-by-case basis. For more information on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, call 503-986-3555, or go online: http://www.oregon. gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKE PED/. Page 13