2027-29 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Program
2027-29 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Program supports Oregon transit providers with operations, planning, and capital projects to maintain, improve, or expand public transportation.
Funder: Oregon Department of Transportation
Due Dates: October 29, 2026 (Optional initial application) | January 14, 2027 (Final submission)
Funding Amounts: Formula allocations for two- or four-year plans; no match required
Summary: Supports Oregon public transportation operations, planning, and capital projects that maintain, improve, or expand service.
Key Information: Only Qualified Entities may submit STIF Plans; other eligible providers and organizations participate through a Qualified Entity.
Description
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Formula program supports public transportation throughout Oregon. Funding covers continued operations, service improvements and expansion, mobility management, planning, administration, preventive maintenance, vehicles, facilities, real property, equipment, and technology. Transit-supportive bicycle, pedestrian, and shared mobility infrastructure may also qualify.
Program priorities include more frequent and expanded bus service for communities with high percentages of low-income households, reduced fares, reliable intercommunity connections, and coordination among providers. Plans also address transportation for students in grades 9–12, older adults, and people with disabilities, alongside existing services. Projects must derive from local transportation plans and be consistent with Oregon Public Transportation Plan goals and policies.
