The Oregon Transportation Commission has awarded more than $28.5 million for state transit improvements.
Transit districts will receive more than $28.5 million in funds approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission to support bus service, maintain and purchase vehicles and build bus charging stations. The more than $28.5 million in funds awarded comes from the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund’s Discretionary Program.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) received 75 applications requesting $35.5 million.
In making its recommendations to the commission, the Public Transportation Advisory Committee considered input from transit districts, public transportation key audiences, Area Commissions on Transportation and others.
The full list of funds awarded can be found on ODOT’s website.
