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DRAFT 2010-2013 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2) Indian Tribal Governments and the Sec- retary of the Interior shall be involved on a consultation basis for portions of the STIP affecting areas of the state under the juris- diction of an Indian Tribal Government; (3) Federal lands managing agencies shall be involved on a consultation basis for the por- tions of the program affecting areas of the state under their jurisdiction; and (4) Affected local officials with responsibil- ity for transportation shall be involved on a consultation basis for the portion of the STIP in non-metropolitan areas of the state. Area Commissions on Transuortation An Area Commission on Transportation is an OTC-approved body composed of local transportation representatives, local elected officials, business people, and in some lo- cales, members of the public, all represent- ing the area. Each ACT develops its own charter and rules in accordance with ODOT's Policy on Formation and Operation of ACTS, which specifies expectations, minimum membership, and also public no- tice procedures for meetings, as ACT meet- ings are part of ODOT's public process. ACTS provide a critical communication link between ODOT and local governments, the business community, and the public. ACTs propose and comment on policy set by the OTC, propose and endorse programs and projects, and provide an avenue to the OTC for citizens with transportation concerns. Information about Oregon's ACTS can be found on ODOT's website at: http ://www. Oregon. gov/ODOT/COMM/act main.shtml. (See also Figure 4 on page 29.) munity groups and civic clubs, city and county public works officials and staff, and councils of governments (COGS). They are part of each ODOT region's public in- volvement activities. These meetings pro- vide the public with opportunities to learn about and comment on ODOT's programs, goals, and challenges. Ongoing feedback from this interaction provides ODOT man- agement with important guidance as they develop the biennial STIP funding proposal that is forwarded to the OTC. As ODOT strives, with limited resources, to meet the transportation needs of the state, these improved communication processes are critical for identifying issues and needs, prioritizing solutions, and implementing programs and projects. Economic Revitalization Team and Re- gional Partnerships The Economic Revitalization Team (ERT) was established to focus state agencies on working together at the local level to in- crease economic opportunity and help local governments and business and property owners bring industrial sites to "shovel- ready" status. Formerly the Community So- lutions Team, the ERT emphasizes multi- agency coordination on projects of local and statewide significance. The ERT has re- gional coordinators deployed around the state to help Oregon communities and busi- nesses succeed. The ERT plays a role in the development of transportation plans and projects related to economic development initiatives, including state system improve- ments and MTIP projects that are funded through the STIP. Frequently, ERT mem- bers also are members of an ACT. Outreach Opportunities Outreach activities include focused discus- sions with transportation stakeholders, com- Oregon Freight Advisory Committee The Oregon Freight Advisory Committee is an advisory bgdy to the OTC, and helps to Page 27