Or. Admin. Code § 732-005-0081

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 732-005-0081 - STF Plan

(1) A STF Agency will develop, adopt, and regularly update a written STF Plan:

(a) The purpose of the STF Plan is to set out the long term vision for public transportation in the STF Agency's service area, and guide investment of STF and STO moneys to maximize benefit to the Elderly and People with Disabilities within that area.

(b) The STF Agency will adopt its first plan no later than June 30, 2007.

(c) The STF Plan will:

(A) Cover at least a three year period;

(B) Counties will consider the transportation needs of the Elderly and People with Disabilities residing within the county;

(C) Districts will consider the transportation needs of the Elderly and People with Disabilities residing in the in-district and out-of-district areas of the county(ies); and

(D) Indian Tribes will consider the needs of tribal members and other Elderly and People with Disabilities served by the tribe and residing in the area served by the tribe.

(2) The STF Plan shall include, and is not limited to, the following types of information:

(a) Inventory of transportation services and capital resources currently available for the Elderly and People with Disabilities, without regard to how they are funded;

(b) Identify current and forecast county and tribal population and demographics;

(c) Inventory of current and future needs for transportation services and programs. The inventory may include, and is not limited to, changes in employment opportunities, housing, access to medical services, and special issues affecting access to public transportation services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities;

(d) Identify unmet needs related to the Transportation System and Services;

(e) Identify opportunities to coordinate transportation services within the county, District, or tribal area and with other agencies and areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness of service; and

(f) Identify time-based, quantified goals, benchmarks, and performance measures to assess the progress of Recipients in achieving the STF Agency's vision over time.

(3) STF Agencies may join together, and with other agencies serving the Elderly and People with Disabilities, for mutual benefit to meet these requirements.

(4) Prior to adopting a STF Plan, the STF Agency will consult with the STF Advisory Committee and the public. The purpose of this consultation is to ensure that the Elderly and People with Disabilities, representatives of the Elderly and People with Disabilities, transportation Providers, and other interested parties have the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed plan.

(5) A STF Agency will review its STF Plan at least biennially, and update it to reflect changes in the service area, demographics, funding levels, service availability or other factors, as needed.

Or. Admin. Code § 732-005-0081

PTD 2-2004, f. 12-16-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05; PTD 1-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-24-09 thru 2-17-10; PTD 1-2009 f. & cert. ef. 1-29-10

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 391.810

Stats. Implemented: ORS 391.800 - 391.830, Ch 910 OL 2009