Or. Admin. Code § 734-031-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 734-031-0005 - Definitions

As used in Division 31 rules, the following definitions will apply:

(1) "Acknowledgment Sign" - A sign that informs the public that a Participant has provided a Contribution for the development or ongoing operation or maintenance of an Oregon Department of Transportation Rest Area. For the purposes of Division 31 rules, an "Acknowledgment Sign" includes an acknowledgement plaque or rider added to an existing sign on the mainline highway.

(2) "Contribution" - The provision of money, highway related service, or product for the development or ongoing operation or maintenance of a Rest Area.

(3) "Department" - The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

(4) "Highway Related Service" - A service that supports the development, operation or maintenance of the Rest Area. Typical services include but are not limited to litter pickup, landscape maintenance, or brush removal.

(5) "MUTCD" - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways along with the Oregon MUTCD Supplements.

(6) "Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook" - The standards adopted by the Department for traffic control operations of three days or less.

(7) "Participant" - An individual, family group, company, business, or volunteer group who provide a Contribution and who has entered into a Sponsorship Agreement. "Participant" includes the organization and its members.

(8) "Product" - Items used in the development, operation or maintenance of the Rest Area by the Rest Area Operator. Typical products include but are not limited to landscape materials or building supplies.

(9) "Rest Area" - A roadside area separated from the main travel way and under the control of the Department. A Rest Area may include rest rooms, drinking water, and other facilities needed for the rest and safety of motorists. For the purposes of Division 31 rules, when a Rest Area is sited on both sides of the highway, the two sides will be considered as separate Rest Areas.

(10) "Rest Area Operator" - The Department or Travel Information Council or other entity responsible for management of the Rest Area by agreement with the Department.

(11) "Sponsorship Agreement" -An agreement between a Participant and the Rest Area Operator where the Participant agrees to provide a Contribution in exchange for the placement of an Acknowledgement Sign in the Rest Area or on the mainline of the adjoining state highway.

Or. Admin. Code § 734-031-0005

HWD 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6/21/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 366.205

Other Auth.: Federal Policy 5160.1A

Stats. Implemented: ORS 366.205