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DRAFT 2010-2013 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM <br />Not all projects will advance all OHP policies but a project that is strongly supportive of several <br />OHP policies maybe chosen over one that offers less support or supports fewer OHP policies. <br />3Funding for D-STIP Projects <br />A funding scenario should be identified through construction, though not necessarily guaranteed. <br />Congressional high priority projects would fall into this category. <br />4Leverage and Public Benefit for D-STIP Projects <br />ACTS, MPOs and regional or statewide advisory groups should evaluate how proposed projects <br />leverage additional funding or collateral community benefits and make wise and efficient use of <br />infrastructure and natural resources. Those making project recommendations should pursue an <br />agenda to accomplish leverage or community benefits although specific benefits might not al- <br />ways be known at the D-STIP stage. Examples of leverage and public benefits for D-STIP mod- <br />ernization projects could include where applicable, but are not limited to the following: <br />• Other funding contributions, such as additional federal funds, local matching funds or <br />provision of project right of way, private funding. <br />• Bundling with other infrastructure projects (provided there is no adverse affect on project <br />readiness). <br />• Environmental enhancement, such as culvert replacement and improved drainage or fish <br />passage. <br />• Transfer of jurisdiction to promote jurisdictional responsibility and coordination. <br />• Leveraging additional funds that contribute to transportation system effectiveness, system <br />operations, and revitalization of the downtown or main street, etc. <br />• Direct benefits to multiple modes of travel, advancement of modal choice and intermodal <br />activities. This would include local efforts to accommodate non-auto modal opportuni- <br />ties. <br />• Local circulation improvements that support and complement the state highway project. <br />• Improvements in Oregon's economy by addressing transportation challenges such as key <br />bottlenecks or improving transportation service delivery. <br />• Potential for collecting toll revenues. <br />• Projects that implement other innovative finance techniques. <br />• Would facilitate public and private investment that creates or sustains jobs. <br />This determination must be considered within the capacity of the community on a case by case <br />basis. <br />III. Construction STIP (C-STIP) <br />A. Introduction to the C-STIP <br />The C-STIP contains projects scheduled for construction and is financially constrained by federal <br />fiscal year. Application of the C-STIP Eligibility Criteria and Prioritization Factors includes <br />Modernization, Preservation and Bridge projects. Information about other programs in the STIP <br />maybe found in the STIP User's Guide. <br />Page 212 <br />