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190.510 to 190.610 last preceding apportionment of the moneys, bears to the total population
of this state.
(c) Each federally recognized Indian tribe shall receive that share of the moneys as the
population of the tribe residing in Oregon, determined by the commission by rule, bears to
the total population of this state.
(4) Each qualified entity under subsection (3) of this section shall receive an annual tar-
get amount of $67,700. Each biennium, the commission shall adjust this amount upward or
downward based on the rate of growth or decline of the Statewide Transportation Improve-
ment Fund.
[(2) For purposes of the percentage distributions under subsection (1)(a) of this section: ]
(5) After a portion of the 90 percent distribution under subsection (2)(a) of this section
is distributed to transit services for older adults and individuals with disabilities under sub-
section (3) of this section, the commission shall distribute the remaining amount to qualified
entities as follows:
(a) Each distribution must be in such shares that the amount of tax paid, as required under ORS
320.550, in the area of each qualified entity bears to the total amount of the tax paid statewide,
provided that each qualified entity receives an annual target amount of [ at least ] $100,000. Each
biennium, the commission shall adjust this amount upward or downward based on the rate
of growth or decline of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund.
(b) If more than one mass transit district or transportation district is located within a single
county, the commission shall distribute the moneys to the larger district.
[(3)] (6) The commission shall adopt by rule:
(a) A competitive grant program, by which a public transportation service provider may apply
for a percentage distribution under subsection [ (1)(b)] (2)(b) of this section, and the terms and con-
ditions of grants.
(b) A competitive grant program, by which a public transportation service provider may apply
for a percentage distribution under subsection [ (1)(c)] (2)(c) of this section, and the terms and con-
ditions of grants.
(c) A process to review and approve a public transportation improvement plan submitted under
subsection [ (4)] (7) of this section.
(d) Procedures for appealing a rejection of a public transportation improvement plan submitted
under subsection [ (4)] (7) of this section.
(e) Any other provisions or procedures that are necessary for the commission to carry out the
provisions of ORS 184.758 to 184.766.
[(4)] (7) To be eligible to receive a percentage distribution under subsection [(1)(a)] (2)(a) of this
section, a qualified entity shall prepare and submit a public transportation improvement plan to the
commission. The commission must approve the plan submitted by the qualified entity before the
commission may make a percentage distribution to the qualified entity.
[(5)] (8) At a minimum, a public transportation improvement plan submitted under this section
must include:
(a) For each proposed project, the amount of moneys from the percentage distribution that
would be allocated to the project to fund the following:
(A) Increased frequency of bus service schedules in communities with a high percentage of
low-income households;
(B) Procurement of buses that are powered by natural gas or electricity for use in areas with
a population of 200,000 or more;
(C) Implementation of programs to reduce fares for public transportation in communities with
a high percentage of low-income households;
(D) Expansion of bus routes and bus services to reach communities with a high percentage of
low-income households;
(E) Improvement in the frequency and reliability of service connections between communities
inside and outside of the qualified entity’s service area;
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