ORS 184.617
Functions of commission


(1)

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall:

(a)

Establish the policies for the operation of the Department of Transportation in a manner consistent with the policies and purposes of ORS 184.610 (Definitions for ORS 184.610 to 184.665) to 184.665 (Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee).

(b)

Develop and maintain state transportation policies, including but not limited to policies related to the management, construction and maintenance of highways and other transportation systems in Oregon, including but not limited to aviation, ports and rail.

(c)

Develop and maintain a comprehensive, 20-year long-range plan for a safe, multimodal transportation system for the state which encompasses economic efficiency, orderly economic development and environmental quality. The comprehensive, long-range plan:

(A)

Must include, but not be limited to, aviation, highways, mass transit, ports, rails and waterways; and

(B)

Must be used by all agencies and officers to guide and coordinate transportation activities and to ensure transportation planning utilizes the potential of all existing and developing modes of transportation.

(d)

In coordination with the State Marine Board, the Oregon Business Development Department, the State Aviation Board, cities, counties, mass transit districts organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) and transportation districts organized under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections), develop plans for each mode of transportation and multimodal plans for the movement of people and freight. Subject to paragraph (c) of this subsection, the plans must include a list of projects needed to maintain and develop the transportation infrastructure of this state for at least 20 years in the future.

(e)

For the plans developed under paragraph (d) of this subsection, include a list of projects for at least 20 years into the future that are capable of being accomplished using the resources reasonably expected to be available. As the plans are developed by the commission, the Director of Transportation shall prepare and submit implementation programs to the commission for approval. Work approved by the commission to carry out the plans shall be assigned to the appropriate unit of the Department of Transportation or other appropriate public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined).

(f)

Initiate studies, as it deems necessary, to guide the director concerning the transportation needs of Oregon.

(g)

Prescribe the administrative practices followed by the director in the performance of any duty imposed on the director by law.

(h)

Seek to enter into intergovernmental agreements with local governments and local service districts, as those terms are defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined), to encourage cooperation between the department and local governments and local service districts to maximize the efficiency of transportation systems in Oregon.

(i)

Review and approve the department’s:

(A)

Proposed transportation projects, as described in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and any significant transportation project modifications, as determined by the commission;

(B)

Proposed budget form prior to the department submitting the form to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 291.208 (Filing agency request budgets with department);

(C)

Anticipated capital construction requirements;

(D)

Construction priorities; and

(E)

Selection, vacation or abandonment of state highways.

(j)

Adopt a statewide transportation strategy on greenhouse gas emissions to aid in achieving the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals set forth in ORS 468A.205 (Policy). The commission shall focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from transportation. In developing the strategy, the commission shall consider state and federal programs, policies and incentives related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The commission shall consult and cooperate with metropolitan planning organizations, other state agencies, local governments and stakeholders and shall actively solicit public review and comment in the development of the strategy.

(k)

Perform any other duty vested in it by law.

(2)

The commission has general power to take any action necessary to coordinate and administer programs relating to highways, motor carriers, motor vehicles, public transit, rail, transportation safety and such other programs related to transportation.

(3)

The commission may require the director to furnish whatever reports, statistics, information or assistance the commission may request in order to study the department or transportation-related issues. [1973 c.249 §10; 1979 c.186 §5; 1989 c.904 §50; 1993 c.741 §6; 1999 c.935 §16; 2003 c.27 §2; 2017 c.750 §6]

Source: Section 184.617 — Functions of commission, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html.

184.305
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
184.315
Director of Oregon Department of Administrative Services
184.325
Duties of director
184.335
Deputy director
184.340
Rules
184.345
Oregon Department of Administrative Services to provide services to certain agencies on reimbursable basis
184.351
Corrections population forecasts
184.360
Internal audits in state government
184.365
Authority of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to require fingerprints
184.370
Training program
184.400
Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408
184.402
Findings
184.404
Grant agreements
184.406
Prerequisites of grant agreement
184.408
Major League Stadium Grant Fund
184.421
“Sustainability” defined
184.423
Findings and goals regarding sustainability
184.425
Definitions for ORS 184.425 to 184.435
184.427
Sustainability Board
184.429
Powers and duties of board
184.431
Chairperson and vice chairperson
184.433
Rules
184.435
Sustainability Board Fund
184.489
Definitions
184.492
Duties
184.495
Report
184.498
Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund
184.610
Definitions for ORS 184.610 to 184.665
184.611
Freight mobility projects
184.612
Oregon Transportation Commission
184.614
Authority to enter into agreements
184.615
Department of Transportation
184.617
Functions of commission
184.619
Rulemaking authority
184.620
Director of Transportation
184.621
Commission
184.622
Authority of Department of Transportation to require fingerprints
184.623
Director of Transportation
184.625
Compensation and expenses of director and subordinates
184.626
Bond of director
184.627
Real property inventory
184.628
Chief engineer
184.630
Research program
184.632
Legislative finding on ports
184.633
Duties of director
184.634
Disposition of real property by department
184.635
Reports to Governor
184.636
Revolving funds
184.637
Departmental fiscal officer
184.638
Functions provided by fiscal officer
184.639
Internal auditor
184.640
Transportation Administration Account
184.642
Department of Transportation Operating Fund
184.643
Transfer of certain fuel tax moneys to operating fund
184.644
Levy and sale of property for payment of liquidated and delinquent debt owed to department
184.645
Department of Transportation Working Capital Account
184.647
Transfer of funds to working capital account
184.648
Revolving fund
184.649
Report on audits
184.651
Cost accounting system
184.652
Sharing facilities and offices with local governments
184.653
Least-cost planning
184.654
Short title
184.656
Governor’s budget for department
184.657
Describing and reporting condition of transportation infrastructure
184.659
Written analysis of costs and benefits of proposed transportation projects
184.661
Website
184.665
Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee
184.667
Autonomous vehicles
184.668
Cooperation by other agencies issuing permits for transportation projects
184.670
Purpose of ORS 184.670 to 184.733
184.675
Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733
184.685
Purpose of department
184.689
Powers and duties of department
184.691
Public Transit Account
184.705
Operating agreements
184.710
When operating agreements prohibited
184.720
Criteria and standards for evaluation of projects
184.725
Rules
184.730
Authority for public transportation development program
184.733
Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund
184.740
Safe Routes to Schools Fund
184.741
Safe routes to schools program
184.742
Matching grant program
184.745
Website information on purchase of state park day-use passes
184.746
Duties of State Parks and Recreation Department
184.751
Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund
184.752
Definitions
184.758
Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund
184.761
Review process
184.766
Qualified entities
184.841
Legislative findings
184.843
Road User Fee Task Force
184.846
Pilot programs
184.850
Variable pilot program fees
184.853
Moneys for task force and programs
184.866
Highway construction workforce development
184.886
Transportation design practices
184.888
“Metropolitan planning organization” defined
184.891
Agency authority to regulate air contaminants
184.893
Alternative land use and transportation scenario guidelines
184.895
Development of toolkit used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
184.897
Education on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
184.899
Regional transportation plans
184.901
Bridge projects that cross floatable natural waterways
184.911
Definitions for 184.911 to 184.925
184.916
Registry of telecommunication providers
184.920
Process for selecting projects
184.925
Rules
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