TITLE 31

HIGHWAYS, ROADS, BRIDGES AND FERRIES

 

Chapter     366.     State Highways and State Highway Fund

                  367.     Transportation Financing; Projects

                  368.     County Roads

                  369.     Ways of Public Easement

                  370.     County Road Bonding Act

                  371.     Road Districts and Road Assessment Plans

                  372.     Highway Lighting Districts

                  373.     Roads and Highways Through Cities

                  374.     Control of Access to Public Highways

                  376.     Ways of Necessity; Special Ways; Pedestrian Malls

                  377.     Highway Beautification; Motorist Information Signs

                  381.     Interstate Bridges

                  382.     Intrastate Bridges

                  383.     Tollways

                  384.     Ferries

                  390.     State and Local Parks; Recreation Programs; Scenic Waterways; Recreation Trails

                  391.     Mass Transportation

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Chapter 366 — State Highways and State Highway Fund

 

2023 EDITION

 

 

STATE HIGHWAYS AND STATE HIGHWAY FUND

 

HIGHWAYS, ROADS, BRIDGES AND FERRIES

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

366.005     Definitions

 

366.010     “County court” and “road” or “highway” defined

 

366.112     Bicycle lane and path advisory committee; members, terms, duties and powers; meetings

 

366.155     Duties and powers of department regarding highways; assistance to counties and State Parks and Recreation Department

 

366.157     Program for prevention and cleanup of litter and vandalism

 

366.158     Adopt-a-Highway Program; rules

 

366.159     Vegetation control permit; fee

 

366.161     Prevention of wildlife-vehicle collisions

 

366.162     Temporary coordination of efforts to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions; biennial reports

 

366.165     Revolving fund

 

POWERS AND DUTIES OF OREGON TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

366.205     Power and authority of commission over highways; rules

 

366.207     Statewide winter maintenance strategy and policy; rock salt

 

366.210     Limit on administration and engineering expenditure

FREIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

366.212     Freight Advisory Committee

 

STATE HIGHWAYS

366.215     Creation of state highways; reduction in vehicle-carrying capacity

 

366.220     Creation of state highway system

 

366.285     Location of highways when in doubt; procedure

 

366.290     Adding to or removing roads from state highway system; responsibility for construction and maintenance

 

366.292     Consideration of tolling prior to doing modernization project

 

366.295     Relocation of highways

 

366.297     Environmental performance standards; rules

 

366.300     Treatment of sections eliminated when highway relocated

 

366.305     Materials, supplies and equipment

 

366.310     Buildings and structures

 

366.315     Widths of rights of way

 

366.320     Acquisition of rights of way and right of access

 

366.321     Expense of relocating municipal facilities payable by department; exceptions

 

366.323     Studies to aid in relocating persons displaced by highway acquisition

 

366.324     Financial assistance to persons displaced by highway acquisition; rules

 

366.325     Rights of way through cemeteries

 

366.330     Acquisition of land adjoining right of way

 

366.332     Definitions for ORS 366.332 and 366.333

 

366.333     Acquisition of utility real property; exchange of land for right of way

 

366.335     Acquisition of railroad right of way; exchange of land therefor

 

366.337     Exchange of certain parcels of land authorized

 

366.340     Acquisition of real property generally

 

366.360     Taking fee simple title

 

366.365     Going upon private property; rules

 

366.366     Removal of trees

 

366.395     Disposition or leasing of property; sale of forest products

 

366.400     Execution of contracts

 

366.425     Deposit of moneys for highway work

 

366.435     Auditing and allowing claims

 

366.445     Repair of damaged highways

 

366.450     Road signs

 

366.455     Removing unlawful signs and structures

 

366.460     Construction of sidewalks within highway right of way

 

366.462     Construction of fences on freeway overpasses

 

366.465     Gates and stock guards

 

366.470     Agreements with railroad companies for snow removal

 

366.480     Destruction of vouchers

 

366.483     Transfer of jurisdiction of certain highways

 

ROADSIDE REST AREAS

 

366.486     Construction of roadside rest area facilities for persons with disabilities

 

366.487     Use of roadside rest area rest rooms by persons with disabilities

 

366.490     Coffee and cookies at roadside rest areas; rules

 

366.493     Rules regarding health and safety

 

STATE HIGHWAY FUND

366.505     Composition and use of highway fund

 

366.506     Highway cost allocation study; purposes; design; report; use of report by Legislative Assembly

 

(Temporary provisions relating to previous highway cost allocation studies are compiled as notes following ORS 366.506)

366.507     Modernization program; funding; conditions and criteria

 

366.508     Legislative findings

 

366.510     Turning over highway funds to State Treasurer

 

366.512     Collection of certain registration fees for State Parks and Recreation Department Fund

 

366.514     Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails

 

366.516     Incurring obligations payable from anticipated revenues

 

366.517     Department may determine certain accounting procedures

 

366.518     Expenditures from highway fund to be reported, budgeted and limited to amounts budgeted

 

366.520     Expenses in legalizing state highways

 

366.522     Appropriations from highway fund for legislative interim committees

366.523     Transportation Project Account

 

HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY

366.550     “Historic Columbia River Highway” defined

 

366.551     Policy

 

366.552     Historic road program for Historic Columbia River Highway; footpaths and bicycle trails; acquisition of property; cooperation with other agencies

 

366.553     Advisory committee; members; duties; meetings

INTERGOVERNMENTAL HIGHWAY COOPERATION

366.556     Acceptance of provisions of Acts of Congress

 

366.558     Contracting with and submitting programs to federal government

 

366.560     Pledge of state to match federal funds

 

366.562     Use of highway fund to match federal moneys

 

366.564     Borrowing to match federal moneys

 

366.566     Meeting requirements of federal aid statutes

 

366.568     Using highway funds to comply with federal aid statutes

 

366.570     Payments under cooperative agreement with federal government

 

366.572     State highway agreements with local governments

 

366.574     Intergovernmental road maintenance agreement

 

366.576     Road, highway or street agreements with local governments

 

366.578     Farm-to-market roads

 

ALLOCATIONS TO COUNTIES AND CITIES

(Generally)

 

366.739     Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally

 

366.742     Repayment of specified bonds; allocation of moneys not needed for repayment

 

366.744     Allocation of moneys from specified increases in title and registration fees and in truck taxes and fees; restrictions on expenditure by Multnomah County

 

366.747     Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees

 

366.749     Allocation of moneys resulting from increase in numbers of vehicle registrations, titles and trip permits due to specified actions by vehicle dealers and persons engaged in towing

 

366.752     Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees

 

(Counties)

 

366.762     Appropriation from highway fund for counties

 

366.764     Basis of allocation of appropriation to counties

 

366.766     Remitting appropriation to counties

 

366.768     Advances from highway fund to county

 

366.772     Allocation of moneys to certain counties

 

366.774     Authorized use of allocation to counties; report by counties to Legislative Assembly

 

(Cities)

 

366.785     Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820

 

366.790     Authorized use of appropriation to cities; report by cities to Legislative Assembly

 

366.800     Appropriation from highway fund for cities; amount and source

 

366.805     Allocation of appropriation to cities; small city advisory committee

 

366.810     Payment of appropriation to cities

 

366.815     City to establish state tax street fund

 

366.820     Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

366.903     Legislative findings; atomic cleanup veterans

 

366.905     “Old Oregon Trail” designation

 

366.906     Oregon City designated end of Oregon Trail

 

366.907     Findings and declarations concerning Highway 101

 

366.910     End of Lewis and Clark Trail

 

366.916     Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

 

366.917     World War II Veterans Historic Highway

 

366.918     Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway

 

366.919     Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

 

366.921     Wilbur C. Moore Bridge

 

366.922     Warm Springs Veterans Memorial Highway

 

366.923     William Tebeau Memorial Highway

 

366.924     Veterans memorial highways

 

366.925     Don Kendall Memorial Highway

 

366.926     Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway

 

366.930     Roadside memorial signs; police officers; fees; rules

 

366.931     Roadside memorial signs; Armed Forces of the United States; fees; rules

 

366.932     Roadside Memorial Fund

 

366.934     Roadside memorial sign; Tyrone Woods; fees; rules

 

366.936     Oregon Medal of Honor Highway

 

366.937     Memorial markers for recipients of Medal of Honor

 

366.940     Roadside memorial signs; firefighters; fees; rules

 

366.991     Penalty for violation of rules adopted under ORS 366.493

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

      366.005 Definitions. As used in this chapter and in ORS chapter 367, unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “Chief engineer” or “engineer” means the person designated by the director under ORS 184.628.

      (2) “Commission” means the Oregon Transportation Commission.

      (3) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

      (4) “Director” means the Director of Transportation.

      (5) “Federal funds” means any funds provided by the United States for cooperative road work with states, counties, cities or other municipal subdivisions of the state under Acts of Congress enacted for those purposes.

      (6) “Highway” means every public way, road, street, thoroughfare and place, including bridges, viaducts and other structures within the boundaries of this state, open, used or intended for use of the general public for vehicles or vehicular traffic as a matter of right.

      (7) “Highway fund” means the State Highway Fund.

      (8) “State highway” means any road or highway designated as such by law or by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to law and includes both primary and secondary state highways.

      (9) “This Act” means this chapter and ORS 105.760, 373.010, 373.015, 373.020 and 373.030. [Amended by 1969 c.599 §16; 1973 c.249 §28; 1979 c.186 §8; 1989 c.904 §34; 1993 c.741 §34; 2003 c.618 §44]

 

      366.010 “County court” and “road” or “highway” defined. As used in this Act:

      (1) “County court” includes all county officers or boards charged by law with the duty of building, constructing, repairing, altering or maintaining roads or bridges, or both.

      (2) “Road” or “highway” includes necessary bridges and culverts, and city streets, subject to such restrictions and limitations as are provided.

 

      366.015 [Repealed by 2015 c.138 §9]

 

      366.105 [Amended by 1969 c.599 §17; 1971 c.598 §1; 1973 c.249 §29; 1979 c.186 §9; repealed by 1993 c.741 §147]

      366.110 [Amended by 1969 c.314 §29; repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

 

      366.112 Bicycle lane and path advisory committee; members, terms, duties and powers; meetings. (1) There is created in the Department of Transportation an advisory committee to be appointed by the Governor to advise the department regarding the regulation of bicycle traffic and the establishment of bicycle lanes and paths. The committee shall consist of eight members including an employee of a unit of local government employed in land use planning, a representative of a recognized environmental group, a person engaged in the business of selling or repairing bicycles, a member designated by the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council, and at least one member under the age of 21 at the time of appointment. Members of the advisory committee shall be entitled to compensation and expenses as provided by ORS 292.495.

      (2) The members shall be appointed to serve for terms of four years each. A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term.

      (3) The committee shall meet regularly four times a year, at times and places fixed by the chairperson of the committee. The committee may meet at other times upon notice by the chairperson or three members of the committee. The department shall provide office space and personnel to assist the committee as requested by the chairperson, within the limits of available funds. The committee shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings and may select officers it considers necessary. [1973 c.716 §1; 1993 c.741 §35]

Note: 366.112 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

      366.115 [Repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

      366.120 [Repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

      366.125 [Repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

      366.130 [Repealed by 1971 c.418 §23]

      366.135 [Amended by 1953 c.129 §2; repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

      366.140 [Amended by 1953 c.129 §2; repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

 

      366.145 [Amended by 1971 c.598 §2; 1973 c.249 §30; 1979 c.186 §10; repealed by 1993 c.741 §147]

 

      366.150 [Amended by 1971 c.598 §3; 1973 c.249 §31; renumbered 184.626 in 2017]

 

      366.155 Duties and powers of department regarding highways; assistance to counties and State Parks and Recreation Department. (1) The Department of Transportation shall, among other things:

      (a) So far as practicable, compile statistics relative to the public highways of the state and collect all information in regard thereto which the Director of Transportation may deem important or of value in connection with highway location, construction, maintenance, improvement or operation.

      (b) Keep on file in the office of the department copies of all plans, specifications and estimates prepared by the department.

      (c) Make all necessary surveys for the location or relocation of highways and cause to be made and kept in the department a general highway plan of the state.

      (d) Collect and compile information and statistics relative to the mileage, character and condition of highways and bridges in the different counties in the state, both with respect to state and county highways.

      (e) Investigate and determine the methods of road construction best adapted in the various counties or sections of the state, giving due regard to the topography, natural character and availability of road-building materials and the cost of building and maintaining roads under this Act.

      (f) Prepare surveys, plans, specifications and estimates for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance and repair of any bridge, street, road and highway. In advertising for bids on any such project the director shall invite bids in conformity with such plans and specifications.

      (g) Keep an accurate and detailed account of all moneys expended in the location, survey, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or operation of highways, roads and streets, including costs for rights of way, under this Act, and keep a record of the number of miles so located, constructed, maintained or operated in each county, the date of construction, the width of such highways and the cost per mile for the construction and maintenance of the highways.

      (h) Upon request of a county governing body, assist the county on matters relating to road location, construction or maintenance. Plans and specifications for bridges or culverts that are provided under this paragraph shall be provided without cost to the 10 counties with the lowest ratio of road miles maintained by each county to registered vehicles. Standard specifications for road projects shall be provided without cost to all counties. The Department of Transportation shall determine an amount to be charged for assistance under this paragraph in establishing specifications and standards for roads under ORS 368.036. The costs of assistance not specifically provided for under this paragraph shall be paid as provided by agreement between the county governing body and the director.

      (i) Upon request of the State Parks and Recreation Department, assist the State Parks and Recreation Department in evaluating the potential need for construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or operation of highways, roads and streets that would result if the State Parks and Recreation Commission acquired and developed a new historic site, park or recreation area under the criteria established pursuant to ORS 390.112 or any other criteria for acquisition established by the State Parks and Recreation Commission.

      (2) The director may require duties with respect to audits and accounting procedures provided for in this section and ORS 366.165 to be performed and responsibilities to be assumed by the fiscal officer of the department appointed under ORS 184.637.

      (3) In carrying out the duties set forth in this section, the director shall act in a manner that is consistent with the goal set forth in ORS 468B.155. [Amended by 1967 c.454 §33; 1971 c.598 §4; 1973 c.249 §32; 1981 c.153 §60; 1989 c.345 §6; 1989 c.833 §49; 1993 c.741 §36; 1995 c.79 §201; 1999 c.1038 §1; 2003 c.618 §22; 2017 c.750 §74; 2018 c.93 §7]

 

      366.157 Program for prevention and cleanup of litter and vandalism. The Department of Transportation shall administer a program for the involvement of youth in the prevention and cleanup of litter and vandalism. [Formerly 802.080; 2007 c.667 §5; 2009 c.463 §12]

 

      366.158 Adopt-a-Highway Program; rules. (1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Noxious weeds” means any weed the State Department of Agriculture designates by rule as a noxious weed.

      (b) “Pesticide” has the meaning given that term in ORS 634.006.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall administer a program aimed toward beautifying and cleaning state roadsides. The program shall include public informational activities, but shall be directed primarily toward encouraging and facilitating involvement of volunteer groups in litter cleanup work and removal of noxious weeds on a specific section of highway. The program shall be called the Oregon Adopt-a-Highway Program. Moneys for the program shall be provided from funds available to the department. The department may adopt any rules it considers necessary for implementation of the Oregon Adopt-a-Highway Program.

      (3) An agreement entered into between the department and a volunteer group pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall include but need not be limited to:

      (a) Identification of the designated section of highway. The volunteer group may request a specific section of highway it wishes to adopt, but the assignment shall be at the discretion of the department.

      (b) Specification of the duties of the volunteer group. The group shall choose one or both of the following activities:

      (A) Removal of litter along the designated section of highway at least four times each year.

      (B) Removal of noxious weeds, along the designated section of highway at least twice each year, using a method other than pesticide and in accordance with rules adopted by the State Department of Agriculture.

      (c) Specification of the responsibilities of the volunteer group. The group shall agree to abide by all rules related to the program that are adopted by the department.

      (d) Duration of the agreement. The volunteer group may contract to care for the designated section of highway for one, two or three years.

      (4) A sign identifying the group and recognizing the group’s contribution shall be placed by the department at each end of the section of highway adopted by the group unless the department determines that doing so would be unsafe to persons using the highway.

      (5) The department shall provide reflective vests, garbage bags and highway signs for the participating volunteer groups. [1991 c.486 §2; 2009 c.547 §1]

 

      366.159 Vegetation control permit; fee. (1) The Department of Transportation may issue a vegetation control permit to a person who holds a sign permit issued pursuant to ORS 377.700 to 377.844. A vegetation control permit authorizes the holder of the permit to control vegetation in the right of way of a state highway, in accordance with the provisions of this section, in order to keep the sign visible to the traveling public.

      (2) The department may not issue a vegetation control permit for a scenic area as defined in ORS 377.505.

      (3) The department may not issue a vegetation control permit for the right of way of a portion of state highway that is access controlled, or for which access rights have not accrued to the abutting property unless:

      (a) Access to the right of way is from the abutting property; and

      (b) The access does not breach, violate, destroy or otherwise diminish the effectiveness or purpose of fences or other physical barriers to the right of way.

      (4) The department may charge a fee to the person issued a vegetation control permit under this section. The amount of the fee shall be determined by the department and shall be designed to recover the cost to the department of issuing the permit. [2001 c.508 §7]

 

      366.160 [Amended by 1967 c.454 §34; 1971 c.598 §5; 1973 c.249 §33; 1979 c.186 §11; repealed by 1989 c.345 §7; 1991 c.486 §2]

 

      366.161 Prevention of wildlife-vehicle collisions. (1) The Department of Transportation shall establish a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions in areas where wildlife corridors identified in the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife intersect with proposed or existing public roads. The program shall include, but need not be limited to, plans for creating or modifying road infrastructure in a manner that reduces wildlife-vehicle collisions and promotes public safety. The plans may include but need not be limited to the use of wildlife crossing structures and roadway fencing.

      (2) To the extent practicable, the Department of Transportation shall coordinate with local governments, as defined in ORS 174.116, and the tribal governments for tribes and bands listed under ORS 172.110, to achieve the goals of the program described in this section. [2019 c.272 §4]

 

      Note: 366.161 and 366.162 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.162 Temporary coordination of efforts to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions; biennial reports. (1) The Department of Transportation shall establish the program required under ORS 366.161 no later than December 31, 2023.

      (2) Until the Department of Transportation establishes the program, the Department of Transportation and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall coordinate efforts to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions based on the data gathered under ORS 496.272. The Department of Transportation shall consider the benefit of including a wildlife crossing as part of a project if the data suggests that such a crossing could significantly reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.

      (3) The Department of Transportation shall report biennially regarding the status of the program required under ORS 366.161 to interim or regular Senate and House committees relating to natural resources in the manner provided by ORS 192.245. The report shall include, but not be limited to, information concerning the number and types of wildlife corridor infrastructure projects established or planned and the realized or expected effect of established or planned wildlife corridor infrastructure projects on the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions. [2019 c.272 §5]

 

      Note: See note under 366.161.

 

      366.165 Revolving fund. (1) The revolving fund in the amount of $400,000 established by warrant drawn on any fund belonging to the state highway funds in favor of the Director of Transportation is continued.

      (2) The revolving fund shall be deposited with the State Treasurer. The fund shall be at the disposal of the director. The director may designate persons authorized to pay claims from the fund and shall specify the maximum amount of money each designee may draw from the fund. The fund may be used:

      (a) To pay salaries, travel expenses, compensation or payments for real property purchased or otherwise acquired, and emergency claims; or

      (b) To secure or take advantage of trade discounts and to pay for services, materials and capital outlay.

      (3) All vouchers for claims paid from the fund shall be approved by the director and audited by the fiscal officer of the Department of Transportation. When claims are so approved and audited, warrants covering them shall be drawn in favor of the director and shall be used by the director to reimburse the fund. [Amended by 1957 c.9 §1; 1967 c.454 §35; 1969 c.87 §1; 1971 c.598 §6; 1973 c.249 §34; 1979 c.186 §12; 1987 c.265 §1; 1993 c.741 §37]

 

      366.170 [Amended by 1973 c.249 §35; repealed by 1993 c.741 §147]

      366.175 [Amended by 1959 c.611 §1; renumbered 390.120]

      366.180 [Amended by 1959 c.611 §2; renumbered 390.130]

      366.182 [1959 c.611 §§5,6; renumbered 390.140]

      366.183 [1959 c.611 §7; renumbered 390.150]

      366.185 [1957 c.635 §2; 1971 c.481 §11a; 1971 c.598 §7; 1973 c.249 §36; repealed by 1979 c.186 §30]

POWERS AND DUTIES OF OREGON TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

 

      366.205 Power and authority of commission over highways; rules. (1) The Oregon Transportation Commission has general supervision and control over all matters pertaining to the selection, establishment, location, construction, improvement, maintenance, operation and administration of state highways, the letting of contracts therefor, the selection of materials to be used therein and all other matters and things considered necessary or proper by the commission for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act.

      (2) The commission has full power to carry out the provisions of and may make such rules as it considers necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act, as defined in ORS 366.005.

      (3) The Director of Transportation, as authorized by the commission, shall appoint such officials and do any other act or thing necessary to fully meet the requirements of ORS 366.510. [Amended by 1963 c.601 §1; 1965 c.368 §6; 1973 c.249 §37; 1975 c.436 §8; 1985 c.565 §64; 1989 c.904 §35; 1993 c.741 §38]

 

      366.207 Statewide winter maintenance strategy and policy; rock salt. The Oregon Transportation Commission shall develop a statewide winter maintenance strategy and policy that includes the use of rock salt or similar solid salt products. In developing the strategy, the commission shall focus on highways under the Department of Transportation’s jurisdiction as the road authority pursuant to ORS 810.010 and take into consideration environmental best practices. [2017 c.750 §136]

 

      366.210 Limit on administration and engineering expenditure. The total cost in any one year for administration and engineering of highway construction shall not exceed 10 percent of the total funds available to the Department of Transportation during that year for its highway activities. [Amended by 1973 c.249 §38; 1993 c.741 §39]

FREIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

      366.212 Freight Advisory Committee. (1) There is created the Freight Advisory Committee to be appointed by the Director of Transportation to advise the director and the Oregon Transportation Commission regarding issues, policies and programs that impact multimodal freight mobility in Oregon.

      (2) The director shall have discretion to determine the number of committee members and the duration of membership. The committee membership shall include, but not be limited to, representatives from the shipping and carrier industries, the state, local governments and ports, including the Port of Portland.

      (3) The committee shall:

      (a) Elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson.

      (b) Meet at least four times a year.

      (c) Provide input on statewide and regional policies and actions that impact freight mobility.

      (d) Provide input on the development of policy and planning documents that impact freight mobility.

      (e) Advise the commission and regionally based advisory groups about the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and the program’s consideration and inclusion of highest priority multimodal freight mobility projects in each Department of Transportation region.

      (4) The committee may make recommendations for freight mobility projects to the commission. In making the recommendations, the committee shall give priority to multimodal projects.

      (5) The Department of Transportation shall provide policy and support staff to the committee. The department shall also provide other personnel to assist the committee as requested by the chairperson and within the limits of available funds. [2001 c.240 §2; 2003 c.618 §46]

STATE HIGHWAYS

 

      366.215 Creation of state highways; reduction in vehicle-carrying capacity. (1) The Oregon Transportation Commission may select, establish, adopt, lay out, locate, alter, relocate, change and realign primary and secondary state highways.

      (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the commission may not permanently reduce the vehicle-carrying capacity of an identified freight route when altering, relocating, changing or realigning a state highway unless safety or access considerations require the reduction.

      (3) A local government, as defined in ORS 174.116, may apply to the commission for an exemption from the prohibition in subsection (2) of this section. The commission shall grant the exemption if it finds that the exemption is in the best interest of the state and that freight movement is not unreasonably impeded by the exemption. [Amended by 1977 c.312 §2; 2003 c.618 §38]

 

      366.220 Creation of state highway system. (1) The Oregon Transportation Commission may select, establish, designate, construct, maintain, operate and improve or cause to be constructed, maintained, operated and improved a system of state highways within the state, which highways shall be designated by name and by the point of beginning and terminus thereof. The system of state highways shall include such other highways as may from time to time be selected and adopted by the commission pursuant to law and all highways adopted and classified as secondary state highways which are subject to and qualified for construction, improvement, betterment and maintenance as are other state highways.

      (2) The commission may classify and reclassify the highways comprising the state highway system as primary and secondary highways. Secondary highways may consist of newly established highways, reclassified primary highways and county roads selected pursuant to ORS 366.290. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1977 c.312 §3]

      366.225 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §1; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.226 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.227 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §3; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.228 [Amended by 1957 c.123 §4; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.229 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.230 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.231 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.232 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §5; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.233 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.234 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.235 [Amended by 1957 c.123 §6; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.236 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.237 [Amended by 1955 c.6 §1; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.238 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §7; 1959 c.202 §1; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.239 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.240 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.241 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.242 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §8; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.243 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.244 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.245 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.246 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.247 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.248 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.249 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.250 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.251 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.252 [Amended by 1957 c.123 §9; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.253 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.254 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.255 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.256 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.257 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §10; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.258 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.259 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.260 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §11; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.261 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.262 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.263 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.264 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.265 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.266 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.267 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.268 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.269 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.270 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.271 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.272 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.273 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §12; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.274 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.275 [Repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.276 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.277 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1957 c.123 §13; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.278 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.279 [1953 c.252 §3; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.280 [1953 c.252 §4; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

      366.281 [1953 c.252 §5; repealed by 1957 c.123 §14]

      366.282 [1953 c.252 §6; repealed by 1957 c.123 §14]

      366.283 [1953 c.252 §7; repealed by 1957 c.123 §14]

      366.284 [1953 c.252 §8; repealed by 1977 c.312 §4]

 

      366.285 Location of highways when in doubt; procedure. (1) The Department of Transportation may locate, relocate, define, establish, reestablish and confirm the extension, location and establishment of primary and secondary state highways where:

      (a) By reason of loss or destruction of field notes of the original surveys made by the county when such roads or highways were laid out and established by the county, defective or incomplete surveys or records, or destroyed monuments or marks, the exact original location and boundary cannot be found or ascertained.

      (b) For any reason the exact location and right of way lines are in doubt or are challenged.

      (2) In exercising the authority under subsection (1) of this section the procedure afforded the county with respect to public roads under ORS 368.201 to 368.221 may be followed by the department. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §61]

 

      366.290 Adding to or removing roads from state highway system; responsibility for construction and maintenance. (1) The Department of Transportation may select, locate, establish, designate, improve and maintain out of the highway fund a system of state highways, and for that purpose may, by mutual agreement with several counties, select county roads or public roads. By an appropriate order entered in its records the department may designate and adopt such roads as state highways. Thereafter the construction, improvement, maintenance and repair of such roads shall be under the jurisdiction of the department.

      (2) In the selection of highways or roads to be included in the state highway system the department shall give consideration to and shall select such county roads or public roads as will contribute to and best promote the completion of an adequate system of state highways.

      (3)(a) With the written agreement of the county in which a particular highway or part thereof is located, the department may, when in its opinion the interests of highway users will be best served, eliminate from the state highway system any road, highway, road segment or highway segment. The road, highway or segment becomes a county road or highway, and the construction, repair, maintenance or improvement, and jurisdiction over the road or highway will be exclusively under the county in which the road or highway is located.

      (b) In addition to the funds provided under ORS 366.762 to the county, the department may annually provide funds out of the State Highway Fund to address the additional costs to the county for the construction, repair, maintenance or improvement of the road or highway over which the county accepts jurisdiction.

      (c) The agreement between the department and the county accepting jurisdiction must contain provisions to ensure that freight movement on the highway will not be restricted beyond the limits set in the agreement, unless the Oregon Transportation Commission, in consultation with the freight industry and the county, concludes that the restriction is necessary for the safety of the highway users. Nothing in this section prevents a county from taking emergency action to protect safety or place weight restrictions on a structure that is failing or otherwise damaged.

      (4) The construction, maintenance and repair of state highways shall be carried on at the sole expense of the state or at the expense of the state and the county by mutual agreement between the department and the county in which any particular state highway is located. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1979 c.223 §1; 2011 c.330 §24]

 

      366.292 Consideration of tolling prior to doing modernization project. Before proceeding with a modernization project, or a series of modernization projects on a single highway, that might result in a segment of highway to which tolling could reasonably be applied, the Department of Transportation shall determine what portion of the costs of construction and maintenance could be recovered through tolls on users of the project. The toll potential of a modernization project shall be considered among other factors in determining which modernization projects should be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, with those projects with the greater potential to be self-funded through tolls ranking higher. A determination under this section may be based on assumptions that a single toll would be imposed or on assumptions that tolls would be imposed that vary depending on time of day or any other condition the department deems relevant. [1999 c.1072 §2]

 

      366.295 Relocation of highways. The Oregon Transportation Commission may make such changes in the location of highways designated and adopted by the commission, as in the judgment and discretion of the commission will result in better alignment, more advantageous and economical highway operation and maintenance, or as will contribute to and afford a more serviceable system of state highways than is possible under the present location. [Amended by 1977 c.312 §1]

 

      366.297 Environmental performance standards; rules. (1) As used in this section, “highway” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.305.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules, taking into consideration the following:

      (a) Incorporating environmental performance standards into the design and construction of all state highway construction projects, including local government highway construction projects funded by the department.

      (b) Improving the environmental permitting process for state highway construction projects in order to:

      (A) Reduce the time required to design projects and obtain environmental permits;

      (B) Reduce the cost and delay associated with redesigning projects to meet environmental requirements;

      (C) Maintain a strong commitment to environmental stewardship; and

      (D) Reduce this state’s dependence on foreign oil. [2009 c.865 §18]

 

      Note: 366.297 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.300 Treatment of sections eliminated when highway relocated. (1) Whenever the Department of Transportation relocates or realigns a state highway or a section thereof, and by reason of such relocation or realignment there is eliminated from the original route of the highway a section thereof, the eliminated section shall, if needed for the service of persons living thereon or for a community served thereby, be maintained by the department at state expense, or by the county or by the state and the county on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon.

      (2) If such eliminated sections of old right of way, or any part thereof, in the judgment of the department, are needed or valuable for public road use, then the department shall, by appropriate action, declare the purpose of the department to preserve the same for public road use.

      (3) If the department determines under subsection (2) of this section that the eliminated sections are merely parts of the old right of way which are no longer needed or valuable for highway right of way purposes or any other public road use, then if such eliminated sections are not owned by the department in fee, the department shall abandon such eliminated sections and such sections shall, except as otherwise provided in this section, revert to and title thereto shall vest in the abutting owner or owners.

      (4) Nothing in this section shall impair vested rights of property owners under existing deeds, easements or contracts whereby the state or any county acquired such rights of way. This section shall not prevent the department from contracting for the acquisition of easements or rights of way on such terms and conditions as to abandonment and reverter as it may consider advisable under the conditions then existing. [Amended by 1985 c.259 §1]

 

      366.305 Materials, supplies and equipment. The Department of Transportation may select the materials to be used in the construction, maintenance and operation of state highways. It may purchase or contract for, independent of any particular job, improvement or highway project, whether done by contract, force account or otherwise, any material, supplies or equipment deemed necessary for carrying out the provisions and purposes of this Act in such amounts and manner and pursuant to such method as in the judgment of the department will be for the best interests of the state.

 

      366.310 Buildings and structures. The Department of Transportation may construct, equip, furnish and maintain office accommodations, shops, equipment sheds, storage plants and warehouses, snow fences, patrolmen quarters or accommodations and any other building, structure or thing deemed necessary for the efficient administration of the duties of the department and which in the opinion of the department are required for the proper and adequate accomplishment of the purposes of this Act.

 

      366.315 Widths of rights of way. The Department of Transportation may determine the widths of rights of way for all state highways.

 

      366.317 [1975 c.414 §1; repealed by 2015 c.138 §10]

 

      366.320 Acquisition of rights of way and right of access. (1) The Department of Transportation may acquire rights of way deemed necessary for all primary and secondary state highways, both within and without the corporate limits of cities and towns, except that such rights of way within the corporate limits of cities and towns may be acquired at the sole expense of the state, at the expense of the city or town or at the expense of the city or town and the state, as may be mutually agreed upon.

      (2) The department may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, real property or any right or interest therein deemed necessary for rights of way, either for original location or for widening, straightening or otherwise changing any highway, road or street. The department may, when acquiring real property for right of way, acquire all right of access from abutting property to the highway to be constructed, relocated or widened.

      (3) All rights of way owned or held by the several counties over and along any roads adopted as state highways are vested in the state, by and through the department. This subsection does not apply to any rights of way owned by any city for city streets. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2]

 

      366.321 Expense of relocating municipal facilities payable by department; exceptions. (1) When location, construction, relocation, reconstruction, maintenance or repair of a state highway requires relocation of any facilities placed or maintained in or on a public right of way by any municipal corporation, or a district or authority established under ORS chapter 264, 450, 451, 523 or 545, the Department of Transportation shall pay the municipal corporation, district or authority whose facilities are so required to be relocated the reasonable expenses of relocation, less any benefits and salvage of the relocation.

      (2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to:

      (a) Facilities located in or on the right of way of a state highway under permits issued by the department upon the condition that the permittee would bear the cost of any relocation; or

      (b) Facilities located in or on the right of way of a state highway where the municipal corporation, district or authority established under ORS chapter 264, 450, 451 or 545, has placed such facilities in or on the right of way of the state highway without a permit from the Oregon Transportation Commission or has refused to execute a permit as required by law or commission regulations. However, this paragraph shall not apply where such municipal corporation, district or authority has located facilities in or on the right of way of a city street or county road with the permission of the governing body of such city or county before such city street or county road was selected and designated a state highway by the Department of Transportation pursuant to ORS 366.290 or 373.010. [1967 c.272 §1; 1975 c.587 §1; 1975 c.782 §51a]

 

      366.323 Studies to aid in relocating persons displaced by highway acquisition. When plans of the Department of Transportation projected for one year involve acquisition of properties in any city which will require removal of 25 or more dwelling units, businesses or institutions, the Department of Transportation shall make a study of the persons residing on or maintaining businesses or institutions on property scheduled for highway acquisition. Such studies shall be kept current until the premises required for highway acquisition are vacated. The department shall obtain such other information as it finds appropriate to aid in the relocation of persons displaced by the highway acquisition, and may extend its studies beyond city boundaries when the highway acquisition will involve dwellings, businesses or institutions within three miles of a city boundary. Such information shall be made available to the persons displaced and to other persons who may provide or assist in providing new locations. This section shall apply whether the highway acquisitions will be paid for in whole or in part from state funds either directly or by reimbursement. The Department of Transportation may contract with any governmental subdivision or agency, or with private concerns to make and maintain such studies, or may employ necessary assistants therefor. [1959 c.648 §1; 1963 c.187 §1]

 

      366.324 Financial assistance to persons displaced by highway acquisition; rules. (1) When federal funds are available for payment of direct financial assistance to persons displaced by highway acquisition, the Department of Transportation may match such federal funds to the extent provided by federal law and to provide such direct financial assistance in the instances and on the conditions set forth by federal law and regulations.

      (2) When federal funds are not available or used for payment of direct financial assistance to persons displaced by department acquisition of property, the department may provide direct financial assistance to such persons. Financial assistance authorized by this subsection shall not exceed the total amount that would have been payable under subsection (1) of this section if federal funds had been available or used. The department may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subsection. [1959 c.648 §2; 1963 c.187 §2; 1965 c.222 §1]

 

      366.325 Rights of way through cemeteries. The Department of Transportation may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by exercise of the power of eminent domain, real property for right of way through a cemetery, except that the department has no authority to acquire any such real property by exercise of the power of eminent domain if within the area sought to be taken there are graves which would be disturbed by the location and construction of a highway. The department may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or exercise of the power of eminent domain, real property contiguous to the cemetery, and may convey such real property to the cemetery association or the owners of the cemetery in exchange for the property sought to be acquired for right of way purposes, but such authority shall not be exercised unless and until the owners of the cemetery agree in writing to the exchange of lands.

 

      366.330 Acquisition of land adjoining right of way. The Department of Transportation may, when acquiring real property for right of way purposes, acquire additional real property adjoining the real property sought to be acquired for the particular public project if such additional and adjoining real property is needed for the purpose of moving and establishing thereon buildings or other structures then established on real property required for right of way purposes. The acquisition of the abutting, additional real property may be accomplished by purchase, agreement, donation or exercise of the power of eminent domain. Such real property can be acquired only in the event that the owner of the real property required for right of way purposes and on which there is then located buildings or other structures, has entered into a written agreement with the department providing for and consenting to the removal and reestablishment of the buildings or structures on the additional, abutting real property.

 

      366.332 Definitions for ORS 366.332 and 366.333. As used in this section and ORS 366.333:

      (1) “Real property” includes any right, title or interest in real property.

      (2) “Utility” means any corporation, including municipal or quasi-municipal corporation, company, individual, association of individuals, lessee, trustee or receiver, that owns, operates, manages or controls all or part of any plant or equipment in this state, whether or not such plant or equipment or part thereof is wholly within or outside any city, which plant or equipment is used, directly or indirectly:

      (a) For the conveyance of telegraph or telephone messages, with or without wires;

      (b) For the transportation of water, gas or petroleum products by pipelines;

      (c) For the production, transmission, delivery or furnishing of heat, light, water, power, electricity or electrical impulses; or

      (d) For the transmission and delivery of television pictures and sound by cables. [1965 c.382 §2]

 

      366.333 Acquisition of utility real property; exchange of land for right of way. (1) If real property upon which utility facilities are located is necessary for city street, public road or state highway location, relocation, construction, reconstruction, betterment or maintenance, and any portion of the real property is likewise required by the utility for the proper operation of its business, but the utility is willing to convey the real property to the state for city street, public road or state highway purposes in exchange for other real property within a reasonable distance, the state, through the Department of Transportation, may acquire by purchase, agreement or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, other real property, except that of another utility, within a reasonable distance. After having acquired such real property, the state, through the department, may convey it to the utility in exchange for the real property required from the utility for city street, public road or state highway purposes. The difference in the value of the respective real properties shall be considered by the department in making the exchange.

      (2) ORS 366.332 and this section do not vest in any utility any right, title or interest in any city street, public road, state highway or other public property. [1965 c.382 §§3,4]

 

      366.335 Acquisition of railroad right of way; exchange of land therefor. (1) Whenever in the location, relocation, construction or betterment of any highway within the state, it is deemed necessary to locate, relocate or construct the highway, or any part thereof, upon the right of way of any railroad company, the state, through the Department of Transportation, may negotiate and agree with the railroad company for the right to use or occupy the right of way, or so much thereof as is necessary for highway purposes.

      (2) In case no satisfactory agreement can be effected, then the state, through the department, may acquire the right of way by exercise of the power of eminent domain, and for that purpose may commence and prosecute condemnation proceedings to acquire the right to the use and occupancy of sufficient of the railroad right of way for highway purposes.

      (3) Nothing in subsection (2) of this section authorizes the use or occupancy of the railroad right of way which would interfere with the operation of the railroad or its necessary appurtenances, taking into consideration the use of the railroad right of way by the company for yards, terminals, station grounds and necessary additional trackage, or which would jeopardize the safety of the public.

      (4) In the event that the right of way or property of any railroad company in the state required or needed for state highway location, relocation, construction or betterment, and any portion of the property or right of way is likewise needed and required by the railroad company for the proper operation of its trains and the usual and ordinary conduct of its business, but which property or land the railroad company is willing to deed to the state for highway purposes in exchange for a like amount of land within a reasonable distance, the state, through the department, may acquire by purchase, agreement or by exercise of the power of eminent domain, an equal amount of land or property within a reasonable distance. After having acquired such land or property, the state, through the department, may convey the same to the railroad company in exchange for the land or property needed and required from the railroad company for highway purposes. The difference in the value of the respective parcels of land shall be considered by the department in making the exchange. [Amended by 1965 c.383 §1; 1999 c.59 §100]

 

      366.337 Exchange of certain parcels of land authorized. The Department of Transportation, in the name of the State of Oregon, hereby is authorized to convey to any person, firm or corporation all or parts of the real properties described in section 1, chapter 21, Oregon Laws 1953, in exchange for other real properties in close proximity thereto which, in the judgment of the department, are of equal or superior useful value for public use. [1953 c.21 §2]

 

      366.340 Acquisition of real property generally. The Department of Transportation may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by exercise of the power of eminent domain real property, or any right or interest therein, including any easement or right of access, deemed necessary for:

      (1) Construction of shops, equipment sheds, office buildings, maintenance sites, patrolmen accommodations, snow fences, quarry sites, gravel pits, storage sites, stock pile sites, weighing stations and broadcasting stations.

      (2) Appropriation, acquisition or manufacture of road-building materials, approach or hauling roads, connecting roads, frontage road, highway drainage and drainage tunnels.

      (3) Maintenance of an unobstructed view of any state highway so as to provide for the safety of the traveling public.

      (4) Any other use or purpose deemed necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

      (5) Elimination or prevention of hazardous or undesirable points of entry from adjacent property to state highways. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2]

      366.345 [Amended by 1957 c.392 §1; 1963 c.601 §2; renumbered 390.110]

      366.350 [Amended by 1959 c.611 §3; 1963 c.601 §3; renumbered 390.160]

      366.355 [Renumbered 390.210]

 

      366.360 Taking fee simple title. In all cases where title to real property is acquired by the Department of Transportation either by donation, agreement or exercise of the power of eminent domain, a title in fee simple may be taken.

 

      366.365 Going upon private property; rules. (1) The Department of Transportation may go upon private property in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 to determine the advisability or practicability of locating and constructing a highway over the property or the source, suitability or availability of road-building materials thereon.

      (2)(a) The department may go upon private property in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 to inspect a tree that the department believes may potentially pose an immediate and substantial risk of damage or injury because the tree is obstructing, hanging over or otherwise encroaching or threatening to encroach in any manner on a state highway.

      (b) If after inspecting the tree the department believes that the tree presents a potential risk as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department may request that an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture conduct a technical evaluation, as defined by the department by rule, of the tree.

      (c) If the arborist determines after conducting a technical evaluation that the tree presents an immediate and substantial risk of damage or injury, the department may immediately cut down the tree.

      (3) The department may go upon private property to cut down or remove trees located on the property without notifying the property owner if the department has determined that the trees create an immediate and substantial risk of damage or injury by obstructing, hanging over or otherwise encroaching or threatening to encroach in any manner on a state highway.

      (4) Within a reasonable amount of time after the department cuts down or removes trees in the manner provided by subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the department shall locate the property owner and notify the property owner of the department’s actions. The department may establish the process of notification by rule. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 2003 c.477 §5; 2005 c.22 §259; 2009 c.130 §1; 2012 c.56 §3]

 

      366.366 Removal of trees. Notwithstanding any city, county or other local government charter or ordinance, the Department of Transportation may cut down or remove trees located within a state highway right of way without first obtaining a permit. [2012 c.56 §2]

 

      366.370 [Repealed by 1971 c.741 §38]

      366.375 [Repealed by 1971 c.741 §38]

      366.380 [Amended by 1957 c.656 §1; 1959 c.339 §1; 1967 c.479 §7; repealed by 1971 c.741 §38]

      366.385 [Repealed by 1967 c.479 §8]

      366.390 [Repealed by 1971 c.741 §38]

      366.392 [1953 c.621 §1; subsection (2) enacted as 1961 c.404 §1; 1967 c.454 §36; repealed by 1971 c.741 §38]

      366.393 [1953 c.621 §2; subsection (2) enacted as 1961 c.404 §2; repealed by 1971 c.741 §38]

      366.394 [1967 c.479 §10; repealed by 1971 c.741 §38]

 

      366.395 Disposition or leasing of property; sale of forest products. (1) The Department of Transportation may sell, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose or permit use of real or personal property, including equipment and materials acquired by the department, title to which real or other property may have been taken either in the name of the department, or in the name of the state, and which real or personal property is, in the opinion of the department, no longer needed, required or useful for department purposes, except that real property may be leased when, in the opinion of the department, such real property will not be needed, required or useful for department purposes during the leasing period. The department may exchange property as provided in subsection (3) of this section regardless of whether the property is needed by, required by or useful to the department if, in the judgment of the department, doing so will best serve the interests of the state.

      (2) The department may sell, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of such real or personal property in such manner as, in the judgment of the department, will best serve the interests of the state and will most adequately conserve highway funds or the department’s account or fund for the real or personal property. In the case of real property, interest in or title to the same may be conveyed by deed or other instrument executed in the name of the state, by and through the department. All funds or money derived from the sale or lease of any such property shall be paid by the department to the State Treasurer with instructions to the State Treasurer to credit such funds or moneys:

      (a) To the highway fund; or

      (b) To the department’s account or fund for the property. The State Treasurer shall credit the funds and moneys so received as the department shall direct.

      (3) Property described in subsection (1) of this section may be exchanged for other property or for services. As used in this subsection, “services” includes, but is not limited to, public improvements as defined in ORS 279A.010.

      (4)(a) Before offering forest products for sale the department shall cause the forest products to be appraised.

      (b) If the appraised value of the forest products exceeds $50,000, the department may not sell them to a private person, firm or corporation except after a public auction to receive competitive bids. Prior to a public auction, the department shall give notice of the auction not less than once a week for three consecutive weeks by publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the forest products are located and by any other means of communication that the department deems advisable. The department shall provide the minimum bid price and a brief statement of the terms and conditions of the sale in the notice.

      (c) Notice and competitive bidding under paragraph (b) of this subsection is not required if the Director of Transportation declares an emergency to exist that requires the immediate removal of the timber. If an emergency has been so declared:

      (A) Then the timber, regardless of value, may be sold by a negotiated price; and

      (B) The director shall make available for public inspection a written statement giving the reasons for declaring the emergency.

      (5) The department’s account or fund for the forest product shall be credited with the proceeds of the sale. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1971 c.279 §1; 1983 c.26 §1; 1989 c.904 §60; 1993 c.741 §40; 2005 c.32 §1; 2012 c.56 §4]

 

      366.400 Execution of contracts. The Department of Transportation may enter into all contracts deemed necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation, improvement or betterment of highways or for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act. All contracts executed by the department shall be made in the name of the state, by and through the department. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1975 c.771 §24]

      366.405 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1975 c.771 §33]

      366.410 [Repealed by 1975 c.771 §33]

      366.415 [Amended by 1967 c.454 §37; 1969 c.423 §2; repealed by 1975 c.771 §33]

      366.420 [Repealed by 1975 c.771 §33]

 

      366.425 Deposit of moneys for highway work. (1) Any county, city or road district of the state or any person, firm or corporation may deposit moneys in the State Treasury or may deposit with the Department of Transportation an irrevocable letter of credit approved by the department for laying out, surveying, locating, grading, surfacing, repairing or doing other work upon any public highway within the state under the direction of the department. When any money or a letter of credit is deposited with the department under this subsection, the department shall proceed with the proposed highway project.

      (2) Money deposited under subsection (1) of this section shall be disbursed for the purpose for which it was deposited upon a voucher approved by the department and a warrant. [Amended by 1967 c.454 §38; 1979 c.365 §1]

      366.430 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; repealed by 1969 c.429 §6]

 

      366.435 Auditing and allowing claims. The Department of Transportation may allow all claims legally payable out of the highway fund. The department shall, if satisfied as to the correctness and validity of a claim, indorse approval thereon. When claims have been approved and indorsed by the fiscal officer of the department, they shall be filed with the fiscal officer of the department, who shall audit and pay the same out of the highway fund. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1967 c.454 §39]

 

      366.440 [Repealed by 2015 c.138 §11]

 

      366.445 Repair of damaged highways. The Department of Transportation may repair or cause to be repaired at once any state highway which has been damaged by slides, flood or other catastrophe so that the highway may be immediately reopened to traffic. To accomplish the reopening of the highway the department may, if it is deemed for the best interests of the state, proceed at once to remove the slide or to repair the damage with the department’s own forces, or with other available forces. The department may cause such work to be done by contract without calling for competitive bids.

 

      366.450 Road signs. The Department of Transportation may erect and maintain such directional road and other signs on the state highways at such places and of such material and design as it selects. [Amended by 1957 c.663 §1]

 

      366.455 Removing unlawful signs and structures. The Department of Transportation may take down and remove from the right of way of any state highway any sign or other structure or thing erected or maintained thereon contrary to law. When removing a sign or other structure or thing the department shall follow and comply with the legal or statutory procedure provided by law. [Amended by 2007 c.199 §23]

 

      366.460 Construction of sidewalks within highway right of way. The Department of Transportation may construct and maintain within the right of way of any state highway or section thereof sidewalks, footpaths, bicycle paths or trails for horseback riding or to facilitate the driving of livestock. Before the construction of any of such facilities the department must find and declare that the construction thereof is necessary in the public interest and will contribute to the safety of pedestrians, the motoring public or persons using the highway. Such facilities shall be constructed to permit reasonable ingress and egress to abutting property lawfully entitled to such rights.

 

      366.462 Construction of fences on freeway overpasses. (1) The Department of Transportation shall construct fences on all freeway overpasses that are built on and after November 4, 1993. The fences shall be designed to deter persons from throwing objects from the overpasses onto the freeways.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall construct fences on existing freeway overpasses that involve the greatest risk factors. [1993 c.510 §§1,2; 2001 c.104 §125; 2017 c.750 §133]

 

      Note: 366.462 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.465 Gates and stock guards. The Department of Transportation may erect and maintain gates and stock or cattle guards in state highways at such points where the highways are crossed by drift or stock fences, where such highways intersect state or government-owned highways or other public highways and at other places in the state highways as the department may deem for the best interests of the public. The department may issue permits for the erection and maintenance of the same. Any gates constructed under this section must be constructed and maintained upon the right of way and not upon the traveled portion of the highway. If gates or stock guards are constructed under this section pursuant to a permit issued by the department, then the permit may contain such conditions, obligations and requirements as the department may deem for the best interests of the general public.

 

      366.470 Agreements with railroad companies for snow removal. (1) The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements with a railroad company for the removal of snow from highway and railroad whenever a state highway is in close proximity to a railroad track and by reason thereof and in order to remove from the highway snow and ice which has blocked or threatens to block the highway to traffic it becomes necessary to cast such snow and ice upon the railroad tracks, thereby impairing or interfering with train movement and tending to block train operations. The agreement may be made during or in anticipation of any such contingency, shall be in writing and shall fix the terms and conditions under which and the extent to and manner in which the state may, in removing the snow and ice from the highway, cast it upon the railroad tracks.

      (2) The department may procure or cause to be executed by a corporation authorized to do such business in the state, a liability policy of insurance, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008, or an undertaking running in favor of the state, the department, the railroad company and their officers and such employees of such parties as the contracting parties may designate.

      (3) The insurance, letter of credit or undertaking:

      (a) Shall be acceptable to the contracting parties.

      (b) Shall in any event indemnify, protect and hold harmless the railroad company, its officers and employees designated, the state, the department, its officers and employees designated, from all claims for damage occasioned by or in connection with the removal of snow from the highway and the casting of the snow upon the railroad tracks.

      (c) May, if so provided, reimburse either or both of the contracting parties for loss, cost and expense incurred in connection with or resulting from such work.

      (4) The department may pay out of the highway fund the premium for the insurance or for the fee for the letter of credit and the cost and expense incurred or sustained by the railroad company and the state incident to the snow removal. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1991 c.331 §58; 1997 c.631 §466]

      366.475 [Amended by 1979 c.104 §1; repealed by 1983 c.324 §59]

 

      366.480 Destruction of vouchers. The Department of Transportation may from time to time destroy copies of vouchers which have ceased to possess any record value or serve any purpose and which have been in the files and custody of the department for a period of at least 10 years.

      366.483 Transfer of jurisdiction of certain highways. (1) In accordance with ORS 374.329, the Department of Transportation shall transfer jurisdiction of the following state highways to the following cities:

      (a) Pacific Highway West, State Highway 99, from the department to the City of Eugene. The department shall transfer the following two portions:

      (A) The portion beginning where the highway intersects with the Beltline Highway and ending where the highway intersects with Washington Street, but excluding the bridge at milepost 121.42.

      (B) The portion beginning where the highway intersects with Walnut Street and ending where the highway intersects with Interstate 5, but excluding the bridge at milepost 126.02.

      (b) Springfield Highway, State Highway 228 to the City of Springfield.

      (2) Notwithstanding section 71d (4), chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, the department shall use the funds described in section 71d, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, for the transfer of Powell Boulevard to upgrade the portion of Southeast Powell Boulevard beginning where the highway intersects with Interstate 205 and ending where the highway intersects with the city limits. After the upgrades are completed, in accordance with ORS 374.329, the department shall transfer jurisdiction of the upgraded portion to the City of Portland. The department may upgrade and transfer portions of the highway in phases.

      (3) In accordance with ORS 366.290:

      (a) The department shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of Territorial Highway, State Highway 200, that is located within Lane County from the department to the county. The department may transfer portions of the highway in phases. The department shall retain jurisdiction of bridges on Territorial Highway located at milepoints 4.59, 7.07, 17.92, 18.72, 18.98, 19.28 and 25.49. The department shall transfer the jurisdiction of the bridges after the bridges are replaced.

      (b) The department shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of the Springfield-Creswell Highway, State Highway 222, beginning where it intersects with Jasper-Lowell Road and ending where it intersects with Emerald Parkway to Lane County. The department shall retain jurisdiction of bridges on Springfield-Creswell Highway located at mileposts 5.20, 5.41, 5.64 and 13.36. The department shall transfer the jurisdiction of a bridge after the bridge is replaced.

      (c) Lane County shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of Delta Highway beginning where the highway intersects with Interstate 105 and ending where the highway intersects with the Randy Pape Beltline from the county to the department.

      (d) Multnomah County and Washington County shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of Cornelius Pass Road beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 30 and ending where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 26 from the counties to the department. The counties may transfer portions of the highway in phases. [2017 c.750 §134; 2018 c.93 §35]

 

      Note: 366.483 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.485 [Repealed by 1975 c.605 §33]

ROADSIDE REST AREAS

 

      366.486 Construction of roadside rest area facilities for persons with disabilities. When a new roadside rest area is established adjacent to or within the right of way of a state highway, or when rest room facilities are constructed in an existing roadside rest area adjacent to or within the right of way of a state highway, a separate rest room facility for persons with disabilities of both sexes shall be constructed. The facility shall meet all requirements of ORS 447.210 to 447.280. [1993 c.738 §1; 2007 c.70 §152]

 

      Note: 366.486, 366.487 and 366.490 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.487 Use of roadside rest area rest rooms by persons with disabilities. (1) If a roadside rest area adjacent to or within the right of way of a state highway does not have a separate rest room facility for persons with disabilities of both sexes, a person with a disability and a person of the opposite sex who is accompanying a person with a disability for the purpose of assisting the person with a disability in using the rest room may enter any existing rest room. Prior to entering the rest room, the assisting person shall receive permission from anyone who is in the rest room.

      (2) A sign shall be posted outside all rest room facilities subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section stating that attendants of the opposite sex may accompany or be accompanied by persons with disabilities into any rest room. The sign shall include appropriate graphics. [1993 c.738 §2; 2007 c.70 §153]

 

      Note: See note under 366.486.

 

      366.490 Coffee and cookies at roadside rest areas; rules. (1) The Department of Transportation shall establish by rule a permit program allowing nonprofit organizations to provide free coffee or other nonalcoholic beverages and cookies at roadside rest areas managed by the department. Cookies offered under the program must come from a licensed facility. Rules adopted under this section may not restrict the program to any particular days of the year.

      (2) An organization may apply for a permit to provide coffee, other beverages and cookies at a rest area managed by the department by submitting a written request to an employee of the department designated by the department. The request shall specify the day on which the organization wishes to offer the beverages and cookies and the specific rest area where they will be offered. The request shall be submitted not more than 60 days prior to the date requested.

      (3) The department shall issue a permit to the selected organization not less than 30 days in advance of the date for which the permit is issued. If there is more than one request for the same date and the same place, the department shall select one organization by random drawing and shall issue the permit to that organization.

      (4) The department may not issue more than one permit for the same time and place.

      (5) An organization that receives a permit shall confine distribution of coffee, other beverages or cookies to an area of the rest area designated in the permit or by the rest area attendant. The organization may not obstruct access to any building or other structure in the rest area.

      (6) An organization providing coffee, other beverages or cookies may receive donations.

      (7) An organization may post signs identifying the organization and the activity, provided that each sign is not more than 10 square feet in area and there are not more than two signs. The signs may be placed only on vehicles used in connection with the provision of beverages and cookies or located in the area designated for the activity.

      (8) The department may revoke the permit of any organization that fails to comply with the provisions of this section or with rules adopted by the department to implement the provisions.

      (9) Rules adopted by the department under this section do not apply to roadside rest areas managed by the Travel Information Council pursuant to ORS 377.841. [1993 c.738 §3; 2005 c.256 §1; 2012 c.63 §9]

 

      Note: See note under 366.486.

 

      366.493 Rules regarding health and safety. The Oregon Transportation Commission may adopt rules governing health and safety in roadside rest areas and scenic overlooks under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. [2009 c.99 §2]

 

STATE HIGHWAY FUND

      366.505 Composition and use of highway fund. (1) The State Highway Fund shall consist of:

      (a) All moneys and revenues derived under and by virtue of the sale of bonds, the sale of which is authorized by law and the proceeds thereof to be dedicated to highway purposes.

      (b) All moneys and revenues accruing from the licensing of motor vehicles, operators and chauffeurs.

      (c) Moneys and revenues derived from any tax levied upon gasoline, distillate, liberty fuel or other volatile and inflammable liquid fuels, except moneys and revenues described in ORS 184.642 (2)(a) that become part of the Department of Transportation Operating Fund.

      (d) Moneys and revenues derived from the road usage charges imposed under ORS 319.885.

      (e) Moneys and revenues derived from the use tax imposed under ORS 320.410.

      (f) Moneys and revenues derived from or made available by the federal government for road construction, maintenance or betterment purposes.

      (g) All moneys and revenues received from all other sources which by law are allocated or dedicated for highway purposes.

      (2) The State Highway Fund shall be deemed and held as a trust fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund, and may be used only for the purposes authorized by law and is continually appropriated for such purposes.

      (3) Moneys in the State Highway Fund may be invested as provided in ORS 293.701 to 293.857. All interest earnings on any of the funds designated in subsection (1) of this section shall be placed to the credit of the highway fund. [Amended by 1953 c.125 §5; 1989 c.966 §43; 2001 c.820 §5; 2009 c.821 §30a; 2013 c.781 §22; 2017 c.750 §116]

 

      366.506 Highway cost allocation study; purposes; design; report; use of report by Legislative Assembly. (1) Once every two years, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall conduct a highway cost allocation study. The purpose of the study is to determine:

      (a) The proportionate share that the users of each class of vehicle should pay for the costs of maintenance, operation and improvement of the highways, roads and streets in the state; and

      (b) Whether the users of each class are paying that share.

      (2) Each study must include:

      (a) An examination of the most recent study period for which actual data are available for the purpose of determining the accuracy of the most recently published study results; and

      (b) An examination of the prospective study period based on projected data for the purpose described in subsection (1) of this section.

      (3) The department may use any study design the department determines will best accomplish the purposes stated in subsection (1) of this section. In designing the study, the department may make decisions that include, but are not limited to, the methodology to be used for the study, what constitutes a class of vehicle for purposes of collection of data under subsections (1) to (5) of this section and the nature and scope of costs that will be included in the study.

      (4) The department may appoint a study review team to participate in the study required by subsection (1) of this section. The team may perform any functions assigned by the department, including, but not limited to, consulting on the design of the study.

      (5) A report on the results of the study shall be submitted to the legislative revenue committees and the Joint Committee on Transportation by January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

      (6) The Legislative Assembly shall use the report described in subsection (5) of this section to determine whether adjustments to revenue sources described in Article IX, section 3a (3), of the Oregon Constitution, are needed in order to carry out the purposes of Article IX, section 3a (3), of the Oregon Constitution. If such adjustments are needed, the Legislative Assembly shall enact whatever measures are necessary to make the adjustments. [2003 c.755 §§1,2; 2023 c.545 §7]

 

      Note: 366.506 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      Note: Sections 8 and 9, chapter 545, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

      Sec. 8. Report on previous highway cost allocation studies. (1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall prepare and submit a report that includes an analysis of, at least, the three most recent reported highway cost allocation studies conducted under ORS 366.506.

      (2) For each of the three previous study periods, the analysis must:

      (a) Evaluate the amount that users of each class of vehicle actually paid for the cost of maintenance, operation and improvement of highways, roads and streets in the state; and

      (b) Evaluate whether the amount paid was a proportionate share of those costs.

      (3) The department shall submit the report, in the manner provided by ORS 192.245, to the Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2024. [2023 c.545 §8]

      Sec. 9. Section 8 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.545 §9]

 

      366.507 Modernization program; funding; conditions and criteria. The Department of Transportation shall use an amount equal to the amount of moneys in the State Highway Fund that becomes available for its use from the increase in tax rates created by the amendments to ORS 319.020, 319.530, 825.476 and 825.480 by sections 1, 2 and 10 to 15, chapter 209, Oregon Laws 1985, and an amount equal to one-third of the amount of moneys in the State Highway Fund that becomes available for its use from any increase in tax rates created by the amendments to ORS 319.020, 319.530, 825.476 and 825.480 by sections 5, 6 and 8 to 15, chapter 899, Oregon Laws 1987, and from any increase in tax rates that results from the provisions of sections 16 and 17, chapter 899, Oregon Laws 1987, to establish and operate a state modernization program for highways. The program established under this section and the use of moneys in the program are subject to the following:

      (1) The moneys may be used by the department to retire bonds that the department issues for the modernization program under bonding authority of the department.

      (2) The intent of the modernization program is to increase highway safety, to accelerate improvements from the backlog of needs on the state highways and to fund modernization of highways and local roads to support economic development in Oregon. Projects both on and off the state highway system are eligible.

      (3) Projects to be implemented by the modernization program shall be selected by the Oregon Transportation Commission. The criteria for selection of projects will be established after public hearings that allow citizens an opportunity to review the criteria. The commission may use up to one-half of moneys available under this section for modernization projects selected by the commission from a list of projects of statewide significance.

      (4) In developing criteria for selection of projects, the commission shall consider the following:

      (a) Projects must be of significance to the state highway system.

      (b) Except for projects that are of statewide significance, projects must be equitably distributed throughout Oregon.

      (c) Projects may be on county or city arterial roads connecting to or supporting a state highway.

      (d) Priority may be given to projects that make a meaningful contribution to increased highway safety.

      (e) Priority may also be given to projects that encourage economic development where:

      (A) There is commitment by private industry to construct a facility.

      (B) There is support from other state agencies.

      (f) Priority may be given where there is local government or private sector financial participation, or both, in the improvement in addition to improvements adjacent to the project.

      (g) Priority may be given where there is strong local support.

      (5) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, federal moneys or moneys from the State Highway Fund other than those described in this section may be used for the modernization program as long as the total amount used is equal to the amount described in this section. Federal moneys that are appropriated by Congress for specific projects and federal moneys that are allocated by the United States Department of Transportation for specific projects may not be used for the modernization program under this section. [1985 c.209 §9; 1987 c.899 §2; 1999 c.969 §4; 2001 c.766 §§1,2; 2003 c.618 §§14,15; 2005 c.837 §13]

      366.508 Legislative findings. (1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

      (a) Estimated highway, road and street revenues from current sources will not adequately meet the need for continued development of a statewide road and bridge system that is economically efficient, provides accessibility to and from commercial, agricultural, industrial, tourist and recreational facilities and enhances the highway safety, environmental quality and land use goals of this state;

      (b) Responsibility for the cost of the highway, road and street system should be proportional and should be based on the number and types of vehicles that use the system and on the frequency of their use; and

      (c) Expansion, modernization, maintenance, repair, reconstruction, increased capacity and enhanced safety on all roads and bridges is crucial to the economic revitalization of Oregon.

      (2) The Legislative Assembly declares that the purpose of this section and ORS 319.020, 319.530, 366.507, 366.739, 366.774, 366.790, 825.476 and 825.480 is:

      (a) To enhance the revenue base for the state, counties and cities for continued development and maintenance of the road and bridge system; and

      (b) To enhance the revitalization of this state’s economy by implementing a long-term plan for the state, counties and cities that establishes priorities for road and bridge improvements. [1987 c.899 §1]

Note: 366.508 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.509 [1999 c.969 §2; repealed by 2005 c.612 §10]

 

      366.510 Turning over highway funds to State Treasurer. All state officials charged with the collection of highway funds shall, upon the first of each month after collection, unless a different time is otherwise provided, turn the same over to the State Treasurer, who shall enter such revenues in the account of the highway fund. [Amended by 1967 c.454 §106]

 

      366.512 Collection of certain registration fees for State Parks and Recreation Department Fund. (1) The Department of Transportation shall collect all registration fees for campers, motor homes and travel trailers. Such fees shall be paid into the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund.

      (2) As used in this section:

      (a) “Camper” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.180.

      (b) “Motor home” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.350.

      (c) “Travel trailer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.565. [1969 c.605 §46; 1979 c.186 §13; 1983 c.338 §918; 1983 c.363 §2; 1985 c.16 §460; 1985 c.395 §6; 1989 c.904 §36; 1993 c.696 §15; 2003 c.14 §161; 2003 c.655 §72; 2005 c.22 §§260,261]

 

      366.514 Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails. (1) Out of the funds received by the Department of Transportation or by any county or city from the State Highway Fund reasonable amounts shall be expended as necessary to provide footpaths and bicycle trails, including curb cuts or ramps as part of the project. Footpaths and bicycle trails, including curb cuts or ramps as part of the project, shall be provided wherever a highway, road or street is being constructed, reconstructed or relocated. Funds received from the State Highway Fund may also be expended to maintain footpaths and trails and to provide footpaths and trails along other highways, roads and streets.

      (2) Footpaths and trails are not required to be established under subsection (1) of this section:

      (a) Where the establishment of such paths and trails would be contrary to public safety;

      (b) If the cost of establishing such paths and trails would be excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use; or

      (c) Where sparsity of population, other available ways or other factors indicate an absence of any need for such paths and trails.

      (3) The amount expended by the department or by a city or county as required or permitted by this section shall never in any one fiscal year be less than one percent of the total amount of the funds received from the highway fund. However:

      (a) This subsection does not apply to a city in any year in which the one percent equals $250 or less, or to a county in any year in which the one percent equals $1,500 or less.

      (b) A city or county in lieu of expending the funds each year may credit the funds to a financial reserve fund in accordance with ORS 294.346, to be held for not more than 10 years, and to be expended for the purposes required or permitted by this section.

      (c) For purposes of computing amounts expended during a fiscal year under this subsection, the department, a city or county may record the money as expended:

      (A) On the date actual construction of the facility is commenced if the facility is constructed by the city, county or department itself; or

      (B) On the date a contract for the construction of the facilities is entered with a private contractor or with any other governmental body.

      (4) For the purposes of this chapter, the establishment of paths, trails and curb cuts or ramps and the expenditure of funds as authorized by this section are for highway, road and street purposes. The department shall, when requested, provide technical assistance and advice to cities and counties in carrying out the purpose of this section. The department shall recommend construction standards for footpaths and bicycle trails. Curb cuts or ramps shall comply with the requirements of ORS 447.310 and rules adopted under ORS 447.231. The department shall, in the manner prescribed for marking highways under ORS 810.200, provide a uniform system of signing footpaths and bicycle trails which shall apply to paths and trails under the jurisdiction of the department and cities and counties. The department and cities and counties may restrict the use of footpaths and bicycle trails under their respective jurisdictions to pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles, except that motorized wheelchairs shall be allowed to use footpaths and bicycle trails.

      (5) As used in this section, “bicycle trail” means a publicly owned and maintained lane or way designated and signed for use as a bicycle route. [1971 c.376 §2; 1979 c.825 §1; 1983 c.19 §1; 1983 c.338 §919; 1991 c.417 §7; 1993 c.503 §12; 1997 c.308 §36; 2001 c.389 §1]

      366.515 [Amended by 1971 c.376 §3; 1973 c.249 §39; repealed by 1975 c.436 §7]

      366.516 Incurring obligations payable from anticipated revenues. The Department of Transportation may incur obligations to be paid from the State Highway Fund for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or maintenance of highways, streets and bridges in excess of the amount then standing to the credit of the State Highway Fund if in the opinion of the department there will be sufficient funds available for the payment of such obligations when they become due and payable and all other debts, obligations and expenses chargeable against the State Highway Fund including those amounts that are required by law to be set aside from the State Highway Fund for particular purposes. Obligations incurred under the authority of this section need not be payable in the same biennial period during which the obligation is incurred. [1953 c.125 §2]

 

      366.517 Department may determine certain accounting procedures. The Department of Transportation shall determine the accounting period for which any expenditures shall be charged against the State Highway Fund. The department may charge such expenditures against the State Highway Fund at the time the expenditures are actually paid even though the expenditures were obligated during a prior accounting period. The department may keep its accounts on a calendar year basis. [1953 c.125 §3; 1967 c.454 §40]

 

      366.518 Expenditures from highway fund to be reported, budgeted and limited to amounts budgeted. The Department of Transportation shall submit a biennial statement and budget estimate as required by law, and shall limit its expenditures from the State Highway Fund during each biennial period to the total amount of the budget approved according to law; provided, that the word “expenditures” shall mean all money actually paid out or due and payable, but shall not mean liabilities or obligations incurred but not due and payable until a subsequent biennial period. The provisions of any law establishing a Legislative Assembly emergency committee shall apply to expenditures from the State Highway Fund. [1953 c.125 §4]

 

      366.520 Expenses in legalizing state highways. The expenses incurred in any proceeding by the Department of Transportation under ORS 368.201 to 368.221, when applied to state highways, shall be paid out of the highway fund. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §62]

 

      366.522 Appropriations from highway fund for legislative interim committees. It hereby is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the total appropriations out of the State Highway Fund made by it for the payment of expenses incurred by the Legislative Assembly by and through its interim committee during any biennium shall be deemed to be the maximum amount necessary for such purpose. Any unexpended and unobligated balance remaining in any such appropriation heretofore or hereafter made shall, after the expiration of the biennium for which the appropriation was made, be returned to the State Highway Fund and may thereafter be used for any purpose authorized by law. [1953 c.84 §1]

 

      366.523 Transportation Project Account. (1) The Transportation Project Account is created in the State Highway Fund. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of making allocations described in ORS 367.617 and for the purpose of paying bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615. Interest on the account is credited to the State Highway Fund.

      (2) Amounts allocated by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to ORS 367.617 for the purposes described in section 64, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009, shall be expended from the account.

      (3) If at any time the department determines that there are not sufficient funds in the State Highway Fund to pay bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615, moneys in the Transportation Project Account shall be transferred to the State Highway Fund and shall be used by the department to pay bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615.

      (4) For the purposes of this section:

      (a) “Bond” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010.

      (b) “Bond debt service” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010. [2009 c.865 §63]

 

      Note: 366.523 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.524 [1985 c.209 §7; 1987 c.899 §§18,19,20; 1989 c.865 §§5,5a; 1993 c.637 §17; 1993 c.770 §7; 1995 c.440 §3; 2001 c.669 §5; 2003 c.618 §16; renumbered 366.739 in 2003]

 

      366.525 [Amended by 1967 c.463 §3; 1971 c.376 §4; 1979 c.344 §8; 1981 s.s. c.3 §108; 1983 c.164 §3; 1983 c.338 §920; 1985 c.209 §3; renumbered 366.762 in 2003]

 

      366.530 [Amended by 1955 c.43 §1; 1955 c.287 §23; 1967 c.454 §41; 1977 c.743 §1; 1983 c.338 §921; 1987 c.440 §7; 1991 c.407 §34; 1993 c.741 §41; 1997 c.249 §117; renumbered 366.764 in 2003]

 

      366.535 [Amended by 1967 c.463 §4; 1975 c.527 §2; 1979 c.344 §9; 1985 c.209 §4; renumbered 366.766 in 2003]

 

      366.540 [Amended by 1967 c.454 §42; 1983 c.363 §3; 2003 c.618 §45; renumbered 366.768 in 2003]

 

      366.541 [1995 c.790 §1; 2003 c.618 §19,20; renumbered 366.772 in 2003]

 

      366.542 [1987 c.899 §3; 1999 c.797 §1; 2003 c.201 §38; renumbered 366.774 in 2003]

      366.543 [2001 c.669 §6; 2002 s.s.1 c.3 §4; renumbered 366.742 in 2003]

 

      366.545 [1965 c.634 §3; renumbered 390.170]

HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY

 

      366.550 “Historic Columbia River Highway” defined. As used in ORS 366.550 to 366.553, “Historic Columbia River Highway” means all parts of the original Columbia River Highway, constructed between 1913 and 1922, in Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco Counties, that have been designated as a “Historic and Scenic Highway” under ORS 377.100 and all properties and structures that are within the Columbia River Highway Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. [1987 c.382 §1]

Note: 366.550 to 366.553 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.551 Policy. The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the public policy of the State of Oregon to preserve and restore the continuity and historic integrity of the remaining segments of the Historic Columbia River Highway for public use and enjoyment and in furtherance thereof:

      (1) To reuse and manage the Historic Columbia River Highway as a continuous visitor attraction that ties together Columbia Gorge cities and rural service centers and contributes to their economic development.

      (2) To rehabilitate, restore, maintain and preserve all original roadway and highway-related structures on the intact and usable highway segments.

      (3) To connect intact and usable highway segments with recreation trails, where feasible, to create a continuous historic road route through the Columbia Gorge which links local, state and federal recreation and historic sites.

      (4) To provide a coordinated visitor information program to identify and interpret the significance of the highway.

      (5) To preserve and enhance the scenic qualities of the highway and its associated corridor.

      (6) To coordinate appropriate state agency activities and funds to accomplish these purposes. [1987 c.382 §2]

Note: See note under 366.550.

 

      366.552 Historic road program for Historic Columbia River Highway; footpaths and bicycle trails; acquisition of property; cooperation with other agencies. (1) The Department of Transportation and the State Parks and Recreation Department shall prepare and manage a historic road program, in consultation with the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee and other affected entities, consistent with the purposes of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act of 1986 and the public policy of this state declared in ORS 366.551.

      (2) The departments shall inform the advisory committee of those activities of the departments which may affect the continuity, historic integrity and scenic qualities of the Historic Columbia River Highway.

      (3) The departments shall undertake efforts to rehabilitate, restore, maintain and preserve all intact and usable segments of the Historic Columbia River Highway and associated state parks. The Department of Transportation may expend funds dedicated for footpaths and bicycle trails under ORS 366.514 to construct footpaths and bicycle trails on those portions of the Historic Columbia River Highway that are parts of the state highway system or that are county roads or city streets and the State Parks and Recreation Department may incorporate those segments into the Oregon recreation trails system under the provisions of ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.995 (2).

      (4) The departments may acquire real property, or any right or interest therein, deemed necessary for the preservation of historic, scenic or recreation qualities of the Historic Columbia River Highway, for the connection of intact and usable segments, or for the development and maintenance of parks along or in close proximity to the highway. The departments shall encourage the acquisition of lands, or interests in lands, by donation, agreement, exchange or purchase.

      (5) The departments shall assist and cooperate with other agencies and political subdivisions of the state, state agencies, the federal government, special purpose districts, railroads, public and private organizations and individuals to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 366.550 to 366.553. The departments may enter into such contracts as are necessary to carry out these provisions. [1987 c.382 §3; 1989 c.904 §37]

Note: See note under 366.550.

 

      366.553 Advisory committee; members; duties; meetings. (1) There is created in the Department of Transportation an advisory committee to advise the Director of Transportation and the Oregon Transportation Commission on policy matters pertaining to the preservation and restoration of the Historic Columbia River Highway. The committee shall consist of 10 members, including the State Parks and Recreation Director, State Historic Preservation Officer, Director of the Oregon Business Development Department or their delegates, one member appointed by the Director of Transportation and six citizen members, two residents each from Wasco, Hood River and Multnomah Counties. The Governor shall appoint one member from each of the three counties and each county commission shall appoint one member respectively. Citizen members shall have knowledge or specific interest in historic or scenic preservation, engineering design, recreation or related disciplines.

      (2) The citizen members shall be appointed to terms of four years, commencing on July 1 of the year of appointment. Members of the advisory committee shall be entitled to expenses as provided by ORS 292.495 (2).

      (3) The committee shall review the department’s preparation of the historic road program and its ongoing management and submit recommendations to the Director of Transportation.

      (4) The committee shall review proposed highway-related activities and other public actions, except for routine highway maintenance, which may affect the historic integrity, continuity, scenic values, public access and public recreational opportunities within the Columbia River Highway Historic District and submit recommendations to the director. The committee may appoint subcommittees composed of qualified members or other technical specialists, as required, to review plans, construction or other subjects as designated by the committee. The director shall provide notice to the committee of proposed activities, actions or projects at the earliest possible opportunity.

      (5) The committee may recommend to the director that a public hearing with appropriate public notification be held for proposed activities, actions or projects which significantly affect the Historic Columbia River Highway.

      (6) The committee shall meet regularly a minimum of four times a year at times and places fixed by the chairperson of the committee. The department shall provide personnel services to assist the committee within the limits of available funds. The committee shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings and may select officers it considers necessary. [1987 c.382 §4; 1989 c.904 §61; 1993 c.736 §54; 1993 c.741 §42]

Note: See note under 366.550.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL HIGHWAY COOPERATION

      366.556 Acceptance of provisions of Acts of Congress. The State of Oregon assents to the Act of July 11, 1916, 39 Stat. 355, entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in the construction of rural post roads, and for other purposes,” or Acts supplementary thereto, and accepts the provisions and benefits of any Act of Congress having for its purpose the construction, improvement or maintenance of public roads or highways in the State of Oregon. [Formerly 366.705]

 

      366.558 Contracting with and submitting programs to federal government. The Department of Transportation may enter into all contracts and agreements with the federal government relating to the survey, construction, improvement and maintenance of roads and highways, including county roads and city streets, submit such scheme or program of construction, improvement or maintenance as may be required by the federal government, and do all other things necessary fully to carry out the cooperation contemplated and provided for by the Acts of Congress mentioned in ORS 366.556. [Formerly 366.710]

 

      366.560 Pledge of state to match federal funds. For the construction or improvement and maintenance of rural post roads or such other roads, highways and streets as may be eligible for federal aid funds, the good faith of the state is pledged to make available funds which alone, or combined with funds made or to be made available by counties and cities, will be sufficient to match funds made available to the State of Oregon by the federal government for highway, road or street purposes. For the purpose of evidencing such good faith the Department of Transportation, in the name of the state, is authorized to enter into any and all agreements with the federal government. [Formerly 366.715]

 

      366.562 Use of highway fund to match federal moneys. The Department of Transportation may use, allocate or in any manner employ for the purpose of matching any sum of money made available to the state by the federal government for road or highway purposes any moneys credited to the highway fund, regardless of the source from which such moneys may have been derived. [Formerly 366.720]

 

      366.564 Borrowing to match federal moneys. For the purpose of providing funds to match funds made available to the state by the federal government for highway purposes and for the matching of which federal funds there are no highway funds immediately available, the Department of Transportation may borrow money as provided in ORS 367.105. [Formerly 366.725]

 

      366.566 Meeting requirements of federal aid statutes.

The Department of Transportation or officers having control of the state highways shall enter into such contracts, appoint such officers and do any other act or thing necessary to fully meet the requirements of the federal government and the officers acting under the federal statutes mentioned in ORS 366.556, or of other federal aid furnished. [Formerly 366.730]

 

      366.568 Using highway funds to comply with federal aid statutes. The Department of Transportation or officers having control of the state highways shall, out of the money received in the highway funds each year from any and all sources, first set aside, if deemed necessary or expedient, a sufficient amount to comply with the terms of the Federal Acts mentioned in ORS 366.556, and any other aid hereafter furnished by the federal government for the construction of roads and highways or to match the federal aid. [Formerly 366.735]

 

      366.570 Payments under cooperative agreement with federal government. (1) Where state or county roads are to be surveyed or constructed under the supervision of the federal government with the aid of state or county funds, or both, the State Treasurer or county treasurer, or both, may advance to the federal government, in the manner provided in this section, the full amount set forth in the cooperative agreement, or such portion of the amount as may be specified by the federal government at any time after the Department of Transportation or the county commissioners have entered into a cooperative agreement with the federal government for the survey, construction or maintenance of a road under any such statute, or under any appropriation statute for the federal government against which such expenditures may be chargeable.

      (2) The advance payments shall be made to the fiscal agent of the federal government designated by, and upon receipt of, a request for such funds from the federal government, if the federal government agrees to refund to the state or county treasurer, or both, as the case may be, any amount advanced in excess of the proportionate share of the actual cost.

      (3) When the state, through the Department of Transportation has entered into any cooperative agreement with the federal government for the survey or construction of any state road or highway as in this section contemplated, the department shall prepare, verify and approve a claim in favor of the federal government for the amount of the state’s share of the cost of the work, accompanying the claim with a copy of the agreement. The claim shall be paid by warrant on the State Treasurer in the manner provided by law, from such funds as are available for road purposes as shall be directed by the department. [Formerly 366.765]

 

      366.572 State highway agreements with local governments. (1) The Department of Transportation may enter into a cooperative agreement with any one or more cities, counties, road districts or other municipalities of the state for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or maintenance of any state highway, and provide for an allocation of the cost of the project to the contracting parties.

      (2) The Department of Transportation may enter into cooperative agreements with any county for the survey, construction, improvement, reconstruction, repair or maintenance of any state highway or part thereof upon such basis of contribution as may be agreed upon between them. [Formerly 366.770]

 

      366.574 Intergovernmental road maintenance agreement. (1) The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the public policy of the State of Oregon to promote cooperation between the Department of Transportation and counties on road maintenance projects when it results in an overall benefit to the public. Monetary savings that result from the cooperative efforts shall primarily be retained by the counties and the division of the department that enters into the agreement. The participants should endeavor to cooperate regardless of the proportion of benefit to either party.

      (2) A county and the Department of Transportation or a division of the department may establish an intergovernmental road maintenance agreement that will govern the maintenance of state highways and county roads within the county or other areas described by the agreement or of a particular road project. The agreement must be ratified by the governing body of the county and the Director of Transportation. An agreement under this section shall require highways and roads to be maintained in accordance with standards mutually established by the Oregon Transportation Commission and the county governing body.

      (3) All employees and managers of the department and the county who will perform road maintenance activities described in the agreement or who will be involved in the road project described in the agreement must be given a reasonable opportunity to participate with the department and the counties in establishing the terms and provisions of the agreement.

      (4) Nothing in this section or in the agreement affects title to or ownership of state highways or county roads.

      (5) The agreement must:

      (a) Provide for the use of state and county road maintenance equipment and facilities by the participants.

      (b) Recognize an agreement between either participant and a state or federal agency established to protect the environment. The intergovernmental road maintenance agreement should contain references to applicable provisions that implement procedures and specifications contained in the agreement between either participant and the agency.

      (c) Establish a procedure, consistent with appropriate collective bargaining agreements, to ensure that employees of the department and the county are properly supervised.

      (d) Establish a procedure to determine which maintenance methods will be used by the participants.

      (e) Establish a procedure to account for changes in operating costs due to the establishment of the agreement and to allocate increased costs or distribute cost savings between the county and the department.

      (f) Establish a formula, adjustment factor or procedure for the equitable adjustment and comparison of the maintenance and equipment use rates required of the department under federal law and the maintenance and equipment use rates employed by the county.

      (g) Authorize the participants to use either the procurement procedures applicable to the department or the procurement procedures applicable to the county as long as the procurement procedures include adequate safeguards fostering competition and are consistent with ORS 279A.015 and 279C.300. [Formerly 366.773]

 

      Note: 366.574 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.576 Road, highway or street agreements with local governments. The Department of Transportation may enter into an agreement with any county, city, town or road district for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or maintenance of any road, highway or street, upon terms and conditions mutually agreed to by the contracting parties, and the department may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by exercise of the power of eminent domain, any real property necessary for rights of way therefor. [Formerly 366.775; 2005 c.22 §262]

 

      366.578 Farm-to-market roads. (1) The Department of Transportation and local governments shall consider the importance of farm-to-market roads when making highway funding decisions.

      (2) As used in this section, “farm-to-market road” means a rural or urban road, street or highway that is used to move agricultural or logging products to market. [Formerly 366.777]

 

      Note: 366.578 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.605 [Renumbered 367.105]

      366.625 [Renumbered 367.202]

      366.627 [Renumbered 367.204]

      366.629 [Renumbered 367.206]

      366.631 [Renumbered 367.208]

      366.633 [Renumbered 367.210]

      366.635 [Renumbered 367.212]

      366.637 [Renumbered 367.214]

      366.639 [Renumbered 367.216]

      366.641 [Renumbered 367.218]

      366.643 [Renumbered 367.220]

      366.645 [Renumbered 367.226]

      366.650 [Renumbered 367.228]

      366.655 [Renumbered 367.230]

      366.660 [Renumbered 367.232]

      366.665 [Renumbered 367.234]

      366.670 [Renumbered 367.236]

      366.675 [Renumbered 367.238]

      366.680 [Renumbered 367.240]

      366.685 [Renumbered 367.242]

      366.688 [1953 c.20 §2; renumbered 367.252]

      366.689 [1953 c.20 §3; renumbered 367.254]

      366.690 [1953 c.20 §4; renumbered 367.256]

      366.691 [1953 c.20 §5; renumbered 367.258]

      366.692 [1953 c.20 §6; renumbered 367.260]

      366.693 [1953 c.20 §7; renumbered 367.262]

      366.694 [1953 c.20 §8; renumbered 367.264]

      366.695 [1953 c.20 §9; renumbered 367.266]

      366.696 [1953 c.20 §10; renumbered 367.268]

      366.697 [1953 c.20 §11; renumbered 367.270]

      366.6980 [1957 c.22 §1; renumbered 367.282]

      366.6981 [1957 c.22 §2; renumbered 367.284]

      366.6982 [1957 c.22 §3; renumbered 367.286]

      366.6983 [1957 c.22 §4; renumbered 367.288]

      366.6984 [1957 c.22 §5; renumbered 367.290]

      366.6985 [1957 c.22 §6; renumbered 367.292]

      366.6986 [1957 c.22 §7; renumbered 367.294]

      366.6987 [1957 c.22 §8; renumbered 367.296]

      366.6988 [1957 c.22 §9; renumbered 367.298]

      366.6989 [1957 c.22 §10; renumbered 367.300]

      366.6990 [1957 c.22 §11; renumbered 367.302]

      366.7000 [1957 c.354 §1; renumbered 367.324]

      366.7001 [1957 c.354 §2; renumbered 367.326]

      366.7002 [1957 c.354 §3; renumbered 367.328]

      366.7003 [1957 c.354 §4; renumbered 367.330]

      366.7004 [1957 c.354 §5; renumbered 367.332]

      366.7005 [1957 c.354 §6; renumbered 367.334]

      366.7006 [1957 c.354 §7; renumbered 367.336]

      366.7007 [1957 c.354 §8; renumbered 367.338]

      366.7008 [1957 c.354 §9; renumbered 367.340]

      366.7009 [1957 c.354 §10; renumbered 367.344]

      366.7010 [1957 c.354 §11; renumbered 367.346]

      366.7020 [1959 c.386 §1; renumbered 367.365]

      366.7021 [1959 c.386 §2; 1961 c.345 §1; renumbered 367.370]

      366.7022 [1959 c.386 §3; renumbered 367.380]

      366.7023 [1959 c.386 §4; renumbered 367.385]

      366.7024 [1959 c.386 §5; 1961 c.381 §3; renumbered 367.390]

      366.7025 [1959 c.386 §6; renumbered 367.395]

      366.7026 [1959 c.386 §7; renumbered 367.400]

      366.7027 [1959 c.386 §8; renumbered 367.405]

      366.7028 [1959 c.386 §9; renumbered 367.410]

      366.7029 [1959 c.386 §10; 1961 c.345 §2; renumbered 367.415]

      366.7030 [1959 c.386 §11; renumbered 367.420]

      366.705 [Renumbered 366.556 in 2003]

 

      366.710 [Amended by 1979 c.293 §3; renumbered 366.558 in 2003]

 

      366.715 [Amended by 1979 c.293 §4; renumbered 366.560 in 2003]

 

      366.720 [Renumbered 366.562 in 2003]

 

      366.725 [Renumbered 366.564 in 2003]

 

      366.730 [Renumbered 366.566 in 2003]

 

      366.735 [Part renumbered 367.155; 1979 c.293 §6; renumbered 366.568 in 2003]

ALLOCATIONS TO COUNTIES AND CITIES

 

(Generally)

 

      366.739 Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally. Except as otherwise provided in ORS 366.744, the taxes collected under ORS 319.020, 319.530, 803.090, 803.420, 818.225, 825.476 and 825.480 and the special use fuel license fees collected under ORS 319.535, minus $71.2 million per biennium, shall be allocated 24.38 percent to counties under ORS 366.762 and 15.57 percent to cities under ORS 366.800. [Formerly 366.524; 2014 c.13 §7]

 

      366.740 [Renumbered 367.160]

      366.742 Repayment of specified bonds; allocation of moneys not needed for repayment. Each biennium, any portion of the $71.2 million referred to in ORS 366.739 that remains after deducting an amount equal to total debt service payments payable on outstanding Highway User Tax Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (2) shall be allocated 50 percent to the Department of Transportation, 30 percent to counties and 20 percent to cities. Moneys allocated to counties and cities under this section shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated under ORS 366.739 are distributed. [Formerly 366.543]

 

      Note: 366.742 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.744 Allocation of moneys from specified increases in title and registration fees and in truck taxes and fees; restrictions on expenditure by Multnomah County. (1) The following moneys shall be allocated as provided in subsection (2) of this section:

      (a) The amount attributable to the increase in title fees by the amendments to ORS 803.090 by section 1, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

      (b) The amount attributable to the increase in registration fees by the amendments to ORS 803.420 by section 2, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003, except for the amount paid to the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund under ORS 366.512; and

      (c) The amount attributable to the increase in fees and tax rates by the amendments to ORS 818.225, 825.476 and 825.480 by sections 3, 4 and 5, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

      (2) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section shall be allocated as follows:

      (a) 57.53 percent to the Department of Transportation.

      (b) 25.48 percent to the department to pay the principal and interest due on bonds authorized under ORS 367.620 (3) that are issued for replacement and repair of bridges on county highways. However, any portion of the 25.48 percent that is not needed for payment of principal and interest on the bonds described in this paragraph shall be allocated to counties. Moneys allocated to counties under this paragraph shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated to counties under ORS 366.739 are distributed.

      (c) 16.99 percent to the department to pay the principal and interest due on bonds authorized under ORS 367.620 (3) that are issued for replacement and repair of bridges on city highways. However, any portion of the 16.99 percent that is not needed for payment of principal and interest on the bonds described in this paragraph shall be allocated to cities. Moneys allocated to cities under this paragraph shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated to cities under ORS 366.739 are distributed.

      (3)(a) Multnomah County shall spend a majority of moneys distributed to it under subsection (2)(b) of this section on bridges in the county.

      (b) Moneys distributed to Multnomah County under subsection (2)(b) of this section that are not spent on bridges shall be distributed equitably within the county, based on the agreement described in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

      (c) Multnomah County and the cities within the county shall agree upon the distribution of moneys described in paragraph (b) of this subsection. When the county and the cities have reached an agreement, they shall notify the Oregon Transportation Commission of the agreement. If the commission does not receive notice of an agreement by June 30, 2004, the Department of Transportation may not distribute moneys that would otherwise go to the county under paragraph (b) of this subsection. Such moneys shall revert to the State Highway Fund for use by the Department of Transportation. [2003 c.618 §18]

 

      366.745 [Renumbered 367.165]

      366.747 Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees. (1) The following moneys shall be allocated as described in subsection (2) of this section:

      (a) The amount attributable to the increase in the inspection fee by the amendments to ORS 803.215 by section 47, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

      (b) The amount attributable to any increase in registration plate fees by the amendments to ORS 803.570 by section 48, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

      (c) The amount attributable to the increases in fees for driver licenses, permits and endorsements by the amendments to ORS 807.370 by section 49, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

      (2) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section shall be allocated 60 percent to counties and 40 percent to cities. Moneys allocated under this section shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated to counties and cities under ORS 366.739 are distributed. [2003 c.618 §53; 2019 c.491 §45]

 

      366.749 Allocation of moneys resulting from increase in numbers of vehicle registrations, titles and trip permits due to specified actions by vehicle dealers and persons engaged in towing. (1) Each year the Department of Transportation shall determine the increase in the number of vehicle registrations and titles that is attributable to ORS 803.565 and the increase in the number of trip permits issued under ORS 803.600 that is attributable to the amendments to ORS 803.600 by section 3, chapter 600, Oregon Laws 2003.

      (2) Notwithstanding any other allocation of moneys to counties and cities under this chapter, the amount of moneys from the increases described in subsection (1) of this section shall be allocated 60 percent to counties and 40 percent to cities. Moneys allocated under this section shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated to counties and cities under ORS 366.739 are distributed. [2003 c.618 §55]

 

      366.750 [Renumbered 367.170]

 

      366.752 Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees. (1) The following moneys shall be allocated as described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section:

      (a) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.090 by section 42, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

      (b) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.420 by section 43, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

      (c) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.420 by section 43a, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

      (d) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.570 by section 44, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

      (e) The amount attributable to the fee increase by the amendments to ORS 803.645 by section 44a, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

      (f) The amount attributable to the increase in fees and tax rates by the amendments to ORS 319.020, 319.530, 818.225, 825.476 and 825.480 by sections 48, 49 and 51 to 53, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

      (2) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section shall be allocated first in an amount of $24 million per year in monthly installments to the Department of Transportation for the purposes described in the long-range plan developed pursuant to ORS 184.617. The remainder of the moneys shall be allocated as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

      (3) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section that remain after the allocation of moneys described in subsection (2) of this section shall be allocated as follows:

      (a) 50 percent to the Department of Transportation.

      (b) 30 percent to counties for distribution as provided in ORS 366.762.

      (c) 20 percent to cities for distribution as provided in ORS 366.800.

      (4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the moneys described in subsection (3)(a) of this section or equivalent amounts that become available to the Department of Transportation shall be allocated as follows:

      (a) 33 percent for maintenance, preservation and safety of highways.

      (b) 15.75 percent for the state modernization program for highways as described in ORS 366.507.

      (c) 51.25 percent for the purposes described in ORS 367.620 (3)(c) and section 64, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

      (5) The moneys allocated in subsection (4) of this section may be used to secure and pay bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds under ORS 367.615.

      (6) For the purposes of this section:

      (a) “Bond” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010.

      (b) “Bond debt service” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010. [2009 c.865 §§56,57,59; 2010 c.30 §§3,4,5; 2017 c.750 §28]

 

      366.755 [Renumbered 367.175]

      366.760 [Renumbered 367.180]

 

(Counties)

 

      366.762 Appropriation from highway fund for counties.

There shall be and hereby are appropriated out of the highway fund annually such sums of money established under ORS 366.739 out of all moneys credited to the State Highway Fund by the State Treasurer between July 1 of any year and June 30 of the following year that are subject to the appropriation under this section by ORS 366.739. The appropriation shall be distributed among the several counties for the purposes provided by law. [Formerly 366.525]

 

      366.764 Basis of allocation of appropriation to counties. The sum designated in ORS 366.762 shall be remitted by warrant to the county treasurers of the several counties. The remittance in any year shall be in proportion of the number of vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers and pole or pipe trailers registered in each county, to the total number of such vehicles registered in the state as of December 31 of the preceding year, as indicated by motor vehicles registration records. All such vehicles owned and operated by the state and registered under ORS 805.040, 805.045 and 805.060 shall be excluded from the computation in making the apportionment. [Formerly 366.530]

 

      366.765 [Amended by 1967 c.454 §43; 1979 c.293 §7; 1981 c.153 §63; renumbered 366.570 in 2003]

 

      366.766 Remitting appropriation to counties. The appropriation made by ORS 366.762 shall be remitted to the counties on a monthly basis within 35 days after the end of the month for which a distribution is made in an amount determined in ORS 366.739 and 366.762 and credited to the highway fund for such remittance. [Formerly 366.535]

 

      366.768 Advances from highway fund to county. Upon satisfactory showing before the Department of Transportation by any county that the county does not have sufficient funds with which to pay, when due, bonded indebtedness incurred for highway purposes, the department may certify to such fact. Pursuant to the certificate, a warrant shall be drawn in favor of the county against the highway fund in the amount set out in each certificate, which amount so advanced shall be deducted from the next payment due the county under ORS 366.762 to 366.768. [Formerly 366.540]

 

      366.770 [Amended by 1979 c.223 §2; renumbered 366.572 in 2003]

 

      366.772 Allocation of moneys to certain counties. (1) Not later than July 31 in each calendar year, the sum of $5,500,000 shall be withdrawn from the appropriation specified in ORS 366.762 and the sum of $250,000 shall be withdrawn from moneys available to the Department of Transportation from the State Highway Fund. The sums withdrawn shall be transferred to a separate account to be administered by the Department of Transportation.

      (2) Not later than July 31 in each calendar year, the sum of $5,750,000 shall be withdrawn from the separate account described in subsection (1) of this section and distributed to counties as follows:

      (a) An amount of $750,000 shall be distributed to the following counties in the following amounts:

 

      (A) Harney County           $          271,909

      (B) Malheur County          $          187,947

      (C) Morrow County          $          108,073

      (D) Gilliam County           $          94,036

      (E) Sherman County         $          79,700

      (F) Wheeler County          $          8,335

 

      (b) An amount of $5,000,000 shall be distributed proportionally to counties with fewer than 200,000 registered vehicles based on a ratio of road miles maintained by each county to registered vehicles.

      (3) Moneys allocated as provided in this section may be used only for maintenance, repair and improvement of existing roads that are:

      (a) Not a part of the state highway system;

      (b) Within counties with fewer than 200,000 registered vehicles; and

      (c) Inadequate for the capacity the roads serve or are in a condition detrimental to safety.

      (4) All moneys in the account shall be allotted each year. [Formerly 366.541; 2007 c.911 §14; 2017 c.750 §73; 2018 c.93 §6]

 

      Note: 366.772 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.773 [2001 c.565 §1; 2003 c.794 §265; renumbered 366.574 in 2003]

 

      366.774 Authorized use of allocation to counties; report by counties to Legislative Assembly. (1) Moneys paid to counties under ORS 366.762 to 366.768 shall be used only for the purposes stated in sections 3 and 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution, and the statutes enacted pursuant thereto including ORS 366.514.

      (2) Counties receiving moneys under ORS 366.762 to 366.768 shall report annually to the Legislative Assembly the expenditures of those moneys in each of the following areas:

      (a) Administration;

      (b) Bicycle paths;

      (c) Construction and expansion;

      (d) Operations and maintenance;

      (e) Other payments;

      (f) Payments to other governments; and

      (g) Repair and preservation.

      (3) The Association of Oregon Counties shall make an annual report to the Legislative Assembly presenting the information required by subsection (2) of this section. The report shall be made to the committees of the Legislative Assembly with primary jurisdiction over transportation matters.

      (4) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, each county shall account for moneys paid to the county under ORS 366.762 to 366.768 separately from any other county moneys. [Formerly 366.542]

 

      Note: 366.774 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.775 [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1979 c.223 §3; renumbered 366.576 in 2003]

 

      366.777 [1999 c.541 §1; renumbered 366.578 in 2003]

 

      366.780 [Repealed by 1981 c.153 §79]

(Cities)

 

      366.785 Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820. As used in ORS 366.785 to 366.820, unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “Year” means a calendar year.

      (2) “City” means only cities of this state which are regularly operating as such through elected governmental officers.

      (3) “Population” means population as given in the latest determination of Portland State University. [Amended by 1961 c.259 §2; 1961 c.653 §1; 1963 c.399 §1; 2013 c.768 §106i; 2015 c.138 §12]

 

      366.790 Authorized use of appropriation to cities; report by cities to Legislative Assembly. (1) Moneys paid to cities under ORS 366.785 to 366.820 shall be used only for the purposes stated in sections 3 and 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution and the statutes enacted pursuant thereto including ORS 366.514.

      (2) Cities receiving moneys under ORS 366.785 to 366.820 shall report annually to the Legislative Assembly the expenditures of those moneys in each of the following areas:

      (a) Administration;

      (b) Bicycle paths;

      (c) Construction and expansion;

      (d) Operations and maintenance;

      (e) Other payments;

      (f) Payments to other governments; and

      (g) Repair and preservation.

      (3) The League of Oregon Cities shall make an annual report to the Legislative Assembly presenting the information required by subsection (2) of this section. The report shall be made to the committees of the Legislative Assembly with primary jurisdiction over transportation matters.

      (4) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, each city shall account for moneys paid to the city under ORS 366.785 to 366.820 separately from any other city moneys.

      (5) This section does not apply to a city with a population under 5,000. [Amended by 1961 c.653 §2; 1971 c.376 §5; 1985 c.565 §65; 1987 c.899 §4; 1999 c.797 §2]

      366.795 [Repealed by 1955 c.237 §1]

 

      366.800 Appropriation from highway fund for cities; amount and source. There shall be and hereby are appropriated out of the highway fund annually such sums of money established under ORS 366.739 out of all moneys credited to the highway fund by the State Treasurer between July 1 of any year and June 30 of the following year that are subject to the appropriation under this section by ORS 366.739. The appropriation shall be distributed among the several cities as provided in ORS 366.785 to 366.820. [Amended by 1967 c.463 §5; 1979 c.344 §10; 1981 s.s. c.3 §109; 1983 c.164 §4; 1983 c.338 §922; 1985 c.209 §5]

 

      366.805 Allocation of appropriation to cities; small city advisory committee. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the appropriation specified in ORS 366.800 shall be allocated to the cities as provided in this subsection. The moneys subject to allocation under this subsection shall be distributed by the Department of Transportation according to the following:

      (a) The moneys shall be distributed to all the cities.

      (b) Each city shall receive such share of the moneys as its population bears to the total population of the cities.

      (2) Each year, the sum of $2,500,000 shall be withdrawn from the appropriation specified in ORS 366.800 and $2,500,000 shall be withdrawn from moneys available to the Department of Transportation from the State Highway Fund. The sums withdrawn shall be transferred to a separate account to be administered by the Department of Transportation. The following apply to the account described in this subsection:

      (a) Money from the account shall be used only on roads:

      (A) That are not a part of the state highway system, with the exception of project elements that are required to comply with federal or state law;

      (B) That are within cities with populations of 5,000 or fewer persons; and

      (C) That are inadequate for the capacity the roads serve or are in a condition detrimental to safety.

      (b) To the extent moneys are available to fund whole projects, all moneys in the account shall be allocated each year.

      (c) Subject to paragraph (d) of this subsection, the department shall determine annual allocation after considering applications, including project budgets, submitted by the cities to the department.

      (d) The department may enter into agreements with cities upon the advice and counsel of the small city advisory committee to determine allocation based on those applications.

      (3) The Director of Transportation shall establish a small city advisory committee. The small city advisory committee shall review department recommendations and approve applications submitted by small cities to the director. In consultation with the League of Oregon Cities, the director shall appoint to the small city advisory committee one representative of a small city in each of the five regions of this state.

      (4) For purposes of this section:

      (a) Region one consists of Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah and Washington Counties.

      (b) Region two consists of Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties.

      (c) Region three consists of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson and Josephine Counties.

      (d) Region four consists of Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler Counties.

      (e) Region five consists of Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties. [Amended by 1959 c.170 §1; 1985 c.123 §§1,2; 1989 c.865 §6; 1991 c.355 §1; 2017 c.750 §72; 2023 c.400 §6]

 

      366.810 Payment of appropriation to cities. Funds accrued and payable to cities under ORS 366.785 to 366.820 shall be remitted on a monthly basis within 35 days after the end of the month for which a distribution is made by the Department of Transportation to the financial officer of each city. The funds appropriated shall be apportioned on or before the last day of each month by the department, which shall certify to the apportionment. Upon such certification, warrants shall be drawn payable to the cities in the amounts set out. [Amended by 1967 c.454 §44; 1973 c.436 §1; 1975 c.527 §3]

 

      366.815 City to establish state tax street fund. A city shall set aside in a state tax street fund all money which it receives under ORS 366.785 to 366.820. [Amended by 1993 c.741 §43; 2015 c.138 §13]

 

      366.820 Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815. Nothing in ORS 366.785 to 366.815 relieves the Department of Transportation of its statutory obligations with respect to the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair and improvement of streets or roads taken over by the state, or confers on the department jurisdiction or control over roads or streets benefited by ORS 366.785 to 366.815, except as provided therein. [Amended by 2001 c.104 §126]

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

      366.903 Legislative findings; atomic cleanup veterans. The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the United States federal government has not sufficiently recognized the sacrifice of veterans who participated in cleanup and decontamination efforts between 1962 and 1980 of nuclear testing sites in the Marshall Islands. [2021 c.121 §1]

 

      Note: 366.903 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.905 “Old Oregon Trail” designation. All that portion of the east and west state highway across the state, commencing at the Idaho state line at Ontario and Nyssa, through Huntington, Baker City, La Grande, Pendleton, Umatilla, The Dalles, Hood River, Portland, Astoria and ending at Seaside on the Pacific Ocean, is designated as the Old Oregon Trail. That portion of the highway from The Dalles to Astoria shall retain its identity as the Columbia River Highway section of the Old Oregon Trail. The road from Hood River, up the Hood River Valley around Mt. Hood, through Oregon City and on to Portland, shall be known as the Mt. Hood Loop section of the Old Oregon Trail. [Amended by 1991 c.67 §90; 2001 c.508 §1]

 

      366.906 Oregon City designated end of Oregon Trail. (1) Notwithstanding the description in ORS 366.905, Oregon City, in Clackamas County, Oregon, is recognized and designated as the true and correct end of the Oregon National Historic Trail, otherwise known as the Oregon Trail or the Old Oregon Trail, and as such is deserving of preservation as an historic and economic resource for this state and the nation.

      (2) That northern portion of Oregon City, Oregon, to the south and east of the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers is recognized and designated as the site of the gathering and dispersal of the incoming Oregon Trail pioneers. [1987 c.184 §1]

Note: 366.906 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.907 Findings and declarations concerning Highway 101. The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

      (1) Highway 101, the coast highway providing the only access to the whole western length of this state, is of economic, recreational, scenic, social and historic importance to the people of the state.

      (2) There are many agencies and municipalities with particular regulatory or program interests in Highway 101 and the area it controls, but there is no comprehensive management plan or process to insure that state interests are protected and promoted.

      (3) It is important that the State of Oregon develop and maintain a program of management to promote and insure coordinated management of Highway 101 as a whole. [1991 c.235 §2]

 

      366.910 End of Lewis and Clark Trail. That portion of Broadway Street in Seaside which meets the Pacific Ocean shall be known as the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail.

 

      366.915 [Repealed by 2015 c.138 §14]

 

      366.916 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. (1) The portion of Interstate 84 beginning where it intersects with Interstate 5 in Portland and ending at the Idaho state line shall also be known as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.

      (3)(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

      (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2013 c.39 §1; 2023 c.9 §19]

 

      Note: 366.916 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.917 World War II Veterans Historic Highway. (1)(a) The portion of U.S. Highway 97 that is known as The Dalles-California Highway, crossing the State of Oregon beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the World War II Veterans Historic Highway.

      (b) The portion of State Highway 126 from U.S. 97 to Prineville-Crook County Airport shall be known as the World War II Veterans Historic Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highways described in this section indicating the designation of each highway as the World War II Veterans Historic Highway and indicating proximity to local World War II military sites.

      (3)(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

      (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2009 c.265 §2; 2023 c.9 §20]

 

      366.918 Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway. (1) The portion of U.S. Highway 30 that is known as the Lower Columbia River Highway, beginning in St. Helens and ending in Rainier, shall also be known as Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section indicating the designation of the highway as the Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway. [2011 c.460 §1; 2023 c.9 §21]

 

      Note: 366.918 to 366.934 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.919 Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway. (1) The portion of State Highway 126 that is known as the Eugene-Springfield Highway, beginning where the highway intersects with West 6th Avenue and West 7th Avenue in Eugene and ending where the highway intersects with Main Street in Springfield, shall also be known as the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway. [2011 c.570 §1; 2023 c.9 §22]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.920 [1965 c.572 §8; 1983 c.324 §17; renumbered 360.115]

      366.921 Wilbur C. Moore Bridge. (1) The bridge that crosses Euchre Creek on U.S. Highway 101 near milepost 317 shall be known as the Wilbur C. Moore Bridge.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along U.S. Highway 101 indicating the designation of the bridge. [2011 c.441 §1]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.922 Warm Springs Veterans Memorial Highway. (1) The portion of U.S. Highway 26 within the Warm Springs Reservation shall be known as the Warm Springs Veterans Memorial Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Warm Springs Veterans Memorial Highway.

      (3)(a) The department may accept moneys from, and may enter into agreements with, veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

      (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2014 c.86 §1]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.923 William Tebeau Memorial Highway. (1) The portion of State Highway 126 that is known as the Florence-Eugene Highway, beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 101 in Florence and ending where it intersects with Oregon Route 569, the Beltline Highway in Eugene, shall also be known as the William Tebeau Memorial Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section indicating the designation of the highway as the William Tebeau Memorial Highway. [2015 c.268 §1; 2023 c.9 §23]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.924 Veterans memorial highways. (1) The portion of U.S. Highway 395 that crosses the State of Oregon, beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.

      (2) The portion of Interstate 5 that crosses the State of Oregon, beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and as the Purple Heart Trail.

      (3) The portion of Interstate 5 beginning in Albany and ending in Salem shall also be known as the Atomic Veterans and Atomic Cleanup Veterans Memorial Highway.

      (4) The portion of U.S. Highway 101 that crosses the State of Oregon, beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Memorial Highway.

      (5) The portion of U.S. Highway 26 beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 101 and ending at the Idaho state line shall also be known as the POW/MIA Memorial Highway.

      (6) The portion of Oregon Route 35 beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 26 and ending where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 30 shall also be known as the Oregon Nisei Veterans World War II Memorial Highway.

      (7) The portion of U.S. Highway 30, beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 101 and ending at the Idaho state line, shall also be known as the Oregon Gold Star Families Memorial Highway.

      (8) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along each highway described in this section to indicate the designation of each highway.

      (9)(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

      (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2015 c.123 §1; 2017 c.675 §1; 2019 c.606 §1; 2021 c.121 §2; 2022 c.21 §1; 2023 c.9 §24; 2023 c.96 §1]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.925 Don Kendall Memorial Highway. (1) The portion of U.S. Highway 395 known as the Pendleton-John Day Highway, beginning where the highway intersects with State Highway 74, known as the Heppner Highway, and ending at Ukiah, shall also be known as the Don Kendall Memorial Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Don Kendall Memorial Highway. [2015 c.95 §1; 2023 c.9 §25]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.926 Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway. (1) The portion of Oregon Highway 82 between mileposts 18 and 25 shall also be known as the Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway.

      (3)(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with law enforcement groups, other civic organizations or individuals to create, install and maintain the markers.

      (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2023 c.107 §1]

 

      Note: 366.926 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.930 Roadside memorial signs; police officers; fees; rules. (1) As used in this section, “police officer” includes:

      (a) Employees of institutions defined in ORS 421.005 as Department of Corrections institutions whose duties, as assigned by the Director of the Department of Corrections, include the custody of persons committed to the custody of or transferred to the Department of Corrections and employees of the Department of Corrections who were classified as police officers.

      (b) Employees of the Department of State Police who are classified as police officers by the Superintendent of State Police.

      (c) Sheriffs and those deputy sheriffs or other employees of a sheriff whose duties, as classified by the sheriff, are the regular duties of police officers or corrections officers.

      (d) Police chiefs and police personnel of a city who are classified as police officers by the council or other governing body of the city.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain a roadside memorial sign that commemorates a police officer killed in the line of duty if:

      (a) The Legislative Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution that recognizes the police officer killed in the line of duty; and

      (b) The department receives the payment of a fee determined by the department under subsection (3) of this section.

      (3) The department shall determine the amount of the fee required under subsection (2)(b) of this section by rule. The fee may not exceed the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a roadside memorial sign.

      (4) The department shall deposit the fees that the department collects under this section into the Roadside Memorial Fund established under ORS 366.932.

      (5) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109, may not expend moneys for the purpose of paying the fee required under subsection (2)(b) of this section.

      (6) The department, by rule, shall establish the size, design and location of a roadside memorial sign erected under this section. The sign must include the name of the police officer. [2011 c.668 §1]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.931 Roadside memorial signs; Armed Forces of the United States; fees; rules. (1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Armed Forces of the United States” means:

      (A) The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States;

      (B) The reserves of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States; and

      (C) The Oregon National Guard and a National Guard of any other state or territory.

      (b) “Gold Star Family member” means a person who is a parent, sibling, spouse or dependent of a person who was killed in action during an armed conflict while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.

      (c) “Sibling” includes siblings of the whole or half blood and siblings by adoption, marriage or domestic partnership.

      (2) To recognize and honor those who were killed in action or who died as a result of wounds received in action while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, the Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain a Fallen Hero roadside memorial sign if:

      (a)(A) The Legislative Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution that recognizes the individual killed in the line of duty; or

      (B) The individual killed in the line of duty was formerly designated as either a prisoner of war or unaccounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and the remains of the individual have been recovered and identified; and

      (b) The department receives the payment of a fee determined by the department under subsection (3) of this section.

      (3) The department shall determine the amount of the fee required under subsection (2)(b) of this section by rule. The fee may not exceed the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a roadside memorial sign.

      (4) The department shall deposit the fees that the department collects under this section into the Roadside Memorial Fund established under ORS 366.932.

      (5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109, may not expend moneys for the purpose of paying the fee required under this section.

      (6) The department shall waive the fee required under this section and expend moneys for the purpose of paying the fee required under this section if:

      (a) A request to waive the fee is submitted by a Gold Star Family member; and

      (b) Funds are appropriated by the Legislative Assembly or otherwise made available to the department for the purpose of paying the fees.

      (7) The department, by rule, shall establish the size, design and location of a roadside memorial sign erected under this section. The sign must include the name of the individual the sign is recognizing. [2013 c.381 §1 and 2013 c.391 §2; 2015 c.47 §1; 2019 c.384 §11; 2021 c.91 §§1,2; 2023 c.236 §1; 2023 c.330 §1]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.932 Roadside Memorial Fund. The Roadside Memorial Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Roadside Memorial Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 366.930, 366.931, 366.934 and 366.940. [2011 c.668 §2; 2013 c.381 §2; 2013 c.391 §3; 2019 c.298 §2]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.934 Roadside memorial sign; Tyrone Woods; fees; rules. (1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, to recognize and honor Tyrone Woods for his service to the United States, the Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain a roadside memorial sign on Oregon Route 213, near milepost 2.

      (2) The department may not erect a roadside memorial sign until the department receives the payment of a fee. The department shall determine the amount of the fee by rule, except that the fee may not exceed the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a roadside memorial sign.

      (3) The department shall deposit the fees that the department collects under this section into the Roadside Memorial Fund established under ORS 366.932.

      (4) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109, may not expend moneys for the purpose of paying the fee required under subsection (2) of this section.

      (5) The department, by rule, shall establish the size, design and location of the roadside memorial sign erected under this section. The sign must include the name of the individual the sign is recognizing. [2013 c.391 §1]

 

      Note: See note under 366.918.

 

      366.936 Oregon Medal of Honor Highway. (1) The portion of U.S. Highway 20 beginning in Newport, Oregon, and ending at the Idaho state line shall also be known as the Oregon Medal of Honor Highway, honoring current and future Medal of Honor recipients.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain along U.S. Highway 20 suitable markers that include the designation of the highway as the Oregon Medal of Honor Highway.

      (3)(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

      (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2017 c.380 §2]

 

      Note: 366.936 and 366.937 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.937 Memorial markers for recipients of Medal of Honor. (1) The Department of Transportation may install and maintain memorial markers in roadside rest areas and turnouts on U.S. Highway 20 recognizing this state’s current and future recipients of the Medal of Honor.

      (2)(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the signs.

      (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the signs. [2017 c.380 §1]

 

      Note: See note under 366.936.

 

      366.940 Roadside memorial signs; firefighters; fees; rules. (1) As used in this section, “firefighter” means any fire or forestry department employee, or authorized fire department volunteer, vested with the duty of preventing or combating fire or preventing the loss of life or property by fire.

      (2) The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain a roadside memorial sign that commemorates a firefighter killed in the line of duty if:

      (a) The Legislative Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution that recognizes the firefighter killed in the line of duty; and

      (b) The department receives the payment of a fee determined by the department under subsection (3) of this section.

      (3) The department shall determine the amount of the fee required under subsection (2)(b) of this section by rule. The fee may not exceed the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a roadside memorial sign.

      (4) The department shall deposit the fees that the department collects under this section into the Roadside Memorial Fund established under ORS 366.932.

      (5) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109, may not expend moneys for the purpose of paying the fee required under subsection (2)(b) of this section.

      (6) The department, by rule, shall establish the size, design and location of a roadside memorial sign erected under this section. The sign must include the name of the firefighter. [2019 c.298 §1]

 

      Note: 366.940 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

      366.990 [Renumbered 390.990]

 

      366.991 Penalty for violation of rules adopted under ORS 366.493. Subject to ORS 153.022, a person who violates any rule adopted by the Oregon Transportation Commission governing health and safety in roadside rest areas or scenic overlooks commits a Class B violation. [2009 c.99 §3]

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