OAR 737-025-0012. Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee

A Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee is formed to guide the Safe Routes to School Construction and Education programs. The committee is advisory to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC), in consultation with the Oregon Transportation Safety Committee (OTSC). (1) The 10-15 member committee is composed of volunteer members representing interests including but not limited to: the OTSC, OBPAC, safe routes to school practitioners, school districts, eligible entities, and equity and safety representatives. (2) Committee members are appointed by the ODOT Director. (3) Committee members serve a four-year term and a maximum of two terms. (4) The Committee is responsible for setting project selection criteria and making project selection recommendations. Project selection recommendations go to the OTC for construction projects in the Competitive Program, to the ODOT Director for Rapid Response Program, and to the OTSC prior to the OTC for education. (5) The OTSC and OBPAC provide input on policy direction and guidance to the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee.