OAR 732-005-0016
Purpose and Use of the STF and STO Moneys
(1)
The STF and STO funds are intended to provide a flexible, coordinated, reliable and continuing source of revenue in support of Transportation Systems and Services that provide transportation for the Elderly and People with Disabilities.(2)
STF and STO moneys may be used for the following purposes:(a)
Maintenance of existing Transportation Systems and Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities.(b)
Expansion of such Systems and Services.(c)
Creation of new Systems and Services.(d)
Planning for, and development of, access to transportation for the Elderly and People with Disabilities who are not currently served by transportation programs and services.(3)
The STF and STO moneys may be used as matching funds for state and federal programs also providing transportation programs and services to the Elderly and People with Disabilities.(4)
Use of STO moneys is limited to Operations Expense; Capital equipment is not eligible.(5)
When funded by STF and STO moneys:(a)
Projects will comply with the requirements of USDOT Federal Transit Administration regulations, 49 CFR PART 37 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (Americans with Disabilities Act) section 37.3, as applicable to the specific Project and Provider.(b)
Projects financed in whole or part with STF and STO moneys will be coordinated with other transportation programs and services to the maximum extent feasible.(6)
Except in the case of a uniform budget reduction, STF and STO moneys will not be used to supplant moneys currently appropriated by STF Agencies for transportation projects benefiting the Elderly and People with Disabilities. STF and STO moneys may supplement funds from other sources.
Source:
Rule 732-005-0016 — Purpose and Use of the STF and STO Moneys, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=732-005-0016.