Oregon Transportation Alternatives Program Profile
Oregon’s Springwater Corridor | Photo by TrailLink user dabiker
State DOT Program Staff
State DOT TA Coordinator
Ula Janik
Oregon Dept. of Transportation
555 13th Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Tel: 971-375-3903
Email: Urszula.janik@odot.oregon.gov
FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Chris Woods
FHWA – OR Division
The Equitable Center Suite 420
Salem, OR 97301
Tel: 503-587-4703
Email: chris.woods@dot.gov
State DOT Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Programs/Pages/OCP.aspx
TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures
- Application timeline: Grant cycles are on a two-year cycle. Please see website for more information.
- TA program structure: Oregon Community Paths, or OCP, will fund grants for project development, construction, reconstruction, major resurfacing or other improvements of multiuse paths that improve access and safety for people walking and bicycling
- Application tips: Before applying, review technical assistance materials for interested applicants and complete the pre-application.
- Who is eligible to apply: Local governments, school districts, tribal governments, mass transit or transportation districts, special government bodies or other units of local government, non-profit organizations
- Application components: Project narrative, budget, design specifications, documented coordination with railroad (where applicable), a vicinity map, cross-section or site plan, confirmation letters from partners or contributors, and city council or county commission resolution.
- Selection criteria: Eligibility and project characteristics, connectivity, public involvement, equity, safety, project readiness
- Is there an advisory committee?: Yes
- Advisory committee members: ODOT Community Paths Program Manager, ODOT staff and members of the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Project award minimum: None
- Project award maximum: Federally Project Refinement funding is limited to $400,000 – $750,000 per project. Federal Construction funding is limited to $1,000,000 – $6,000,000 per project.
- Match requirement: 10.27%
