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(a) Must include a discussion of increases in costs that would result from delays in the performance of routine maintenance scheduled by the department; (b) May include a discussion of: (A) The costs of the project for any other persons and governmental agencies; and (B) Any costs or benefits which may result from the use of alternative design, con- struction or financing practices; and (c) Must be prepared in a format that allows for the comparison of proposed transpor- tation projects. (4) The analysis required by this section must be made available to the commission and the public when the agenda is posted for the meeting at which the proposal will be submitted to the commission for its approval. (5) This section does not apply to transportation projects listed in section 71a, 71d, 71f or 120 of this 2017 Act. SECTION 14. ORS 184.621 is amended to read: 184.621. The Oregon Transportation Commission shall work with stakeholders to review and update the criteria used to select projects within the Statewide Transportation Improvement Pro- gram. When revising the project selection criteria the commission shall consider whether the project: (1) Improves the state highway system or major access routes to the state highway system on the local road system to relieve congestion by expanding capacity, enhancing operations or other- wise improving travel times within high-congestion corridors. (2) Enhances the safety of the traveling public by decreasing traffic crash rates, promoting the efficient movement of people and goods and preserving the public investment in the transportation system. [(3) Increases the operational effectiveness and reliability of the existing system by using techno- logical innovation, providing linkages to other existing components of the transportation system and relieving congestion.] [(4) Is capable of being implemented to reduce the need for additional highway projects. ] [(5) Improves the condition, connectivity and capacity of freight-reliant infrastructure serving the state.] [(6)] (3) Supports improvements necessary for [ this state’s ] Oregon’s economic growth and competitiveness, accessibility to industries and economic development. [(7)] (4) Provides the greatest benefit in relation to project costs as analyzed under section 13 of this 2017 Act . [(8)] (5) Fosters livable communities by demonstrating that the investment does not undermine sustainable urban development. [(9)] (6) Enhances the value of transportation projects through designs and development that reflect environmental stewardship and community sensitivity. [(10)] (7) Is consistent with the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and reduces [this state’s ] Oregon’s dependence on foreign oil. (8) To the extent practicable, ensures that the state’s transportation infrastructure is resilient in the event of a natural disaster. (9) Is located near operations conducted for mining aggregate or processing aggregate as described in ORS 215.213 (2)(d) or 215.283 (2)(b). SECTION 15. ORS 184.639 is amended to read: 184.639. [ The Director of Transportation shall designate an internal auditor for the Department of Transportation who shall perform internal audits of the department and report findings to the di- rector.] (1) The Oregon Transportation Commission, in consultation with the Director of Trans- portation, shall designate an internal auditor for the Department of Transportation. The internal auditor shall be an employee of the department and shall report to the director. The Enrolled House Bill 2017 (HB 2017-A) Page 7

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