OAR 731-017-0035
Additional Requirements for Adjustments or Alternatives to ODOT Traffic Performance Measures

(1)

In addition to the requirements of section 0020 of this division, an application to adjust traffic performance measures or to allow use of alternative traffic performance measures including measures other than a volume to capacity ratio shall include the following additional information:

(a)

Identification of the existing traffic performance measures and a description of the adjusted or alternative traffic performance measures being requested to accommodate the economic development project, including the geographic boundaries of the requested adjustment or alternative measures.

(b)

An explanation how the proposed adjusted or alternative traffic performance measures protect the function of affected state highway facilities.

(c)

Methodologies and procedures for applying the adjusted or alternative traffic performance measures, including the level of performance being sought under the new measure.

(d)

If the proposal is to adjust existing traffic performance measures or allow use of alternative traffic performance measures during an interim period prior to completion of construction of the development:

(A)

The proposed length of the interim period and what will be achieved during that interim period.

(B)

An explanation of what will need to occur for the significantly affected transportation facility to be brought up to the current traffic performance measure by the end of the interim period.

(e)

An explanation how Commission approval of the requested adjustment or use of alternative traffic performance measures would impact affected state highway corridors and the local government’s ability to implement its adopted transportation system plan or comprehensive plan.

(2)

Applications to adjust or allow alternative traffic performance measures for state highways require OHP amendments and must be approved by the Commission. Pursuant to ODOT’s State Agency Coordination Agreement, any such modification must comply with the coordination procedures in OAR 731-015-0065 (Coordination Procedures for Adopting Final Facility Plans).

Source: Rule 731-017-0035 — Additional Requirements for Adjustments or Alternatives to ODOT Traffic Performance Measures, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=731-017-0035 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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