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FINAL 2008-2011 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM III. Construction STIP (C-STIP) A. Introduction to the C-STIP The C-STIP contains projects scheduled for construction and is financially constrained by year. Applica- tion of the C-STIP Eligibility Criteria and Prioritization Factors includes Modernization, Preservation and Bridge projects. Information about other STIP programs in the STIP may be found in the Draft 2006- 2009 STIP. B. Modernization As stated in the Oregon Highway Plan, "The primary goal of modernization projects is to add capacity to the highway system in order to facilitate existing traffic and/or accommodate projected traffic growth. Modernization means capacity-adding projects including HOV lanes and off-system improvements. Pro- jects in this category include major widening of lanes or bridges, and the addition of lanes, rest areas or entire facilities." Where a culvert is replaced with a bridge due to environmental analysis concluding that this is necessary, the project is not considered modernization. 5.1. Construction STIP Eligibility Criteria for Modernization Footnotes SConsistency with Comprehensive Plans and Transportation System Plans (TSP) The proposal must show that the project is consistent with the applicable adopted comprehensive plan or transportation system plan as a planned facility, including land use decisions that establish need, mode, function and general location, including goal exceptions, where required. If consistency cannot be dem- onstrated the project submission will describe how the inconsistency will be addressed, including changes to the project, TSP and/or comprehensive plan and when they need to be completed. In such cases, the ACT or regional or statewide advisory group may recommend that the project be included in the D-STIP, and request that Transportation Planning Rule issues be addressed. Proposed projects from within MPOs shall be identified in fiscally constrained Regional Transportation Plans and shall meet air quality conformity requirements. 6Consistency with Oregon Highway Plan (OHP) Policy 1G, Action 1G.1, on Major Improvements In order to demonstrate that a project is consistent with OHP Policy 1G, Action 1G.1, the proposal must show that the project and/or the TSP clearly addressed the prioritization criteria found in Action 1G.1 of the OHP. Where needed to achieve consistency with the above-noted Oregon Highway Plan policy, the ACTS, MPOs, or regional or statewide advisory groups, with ODOT assistance, shall negotiate conditions for project approval with an applicant. These conditions, if not addressed as the project proceeded through the D-STIP if applicable, shall be attached to the application approved by the ACT, MPO or regional or statewide advisory group, shall be as specific as possible given the stage of development of the project, and may include the following: • Interchange Area Management Plan or Access Management Plan, • Highway segment designations, • Needed local street improvements, • Traffic management plans, • Land use plan designations, • Other similar conditions. Page 345