Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee

Volunteer advisors to the Board of Directors on projects funded by the STIF

NOW ACCEPTING COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATIONS

The Salem Area Mass Transit District Board of Directors formed the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee (“STIFAC”) pursuant to Oregon law for the purpose of advising and assisting the District in carrying out the purposes of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (“STIF”). The STIF was created with the passage of House Bill 2017 in the 2017 Legislative Session.

What the STIFAC Does

The STIFAC plays an essential role in ensuring equitable and effective investment of public transportation funds by:

Advising the Board of Directors on STIF Formula project funding recommendations.

Reviewing project proposals from subrecipients for eligibility, impact, and alignment with community needs.

Supporting regional coordination between local governments, transit providers, and organizations. 

Membership & Representation

STIFAC members are appointed by the Cherriots Board of Directors and represent a diverse cross-section of the community, including:

  • Paratransit users
  • Bike and pedestrian advocates
  • Social service agency representatives
  • Healthcare providers and advocates
  • Business and economic development representatives
  • Major employers (100+ employees)
  • School district or education representatives
  • Youth leaders (ages 16–24)
  • Community members who reflect equitable racial, ethnic, gender, age, and disability representation

Get Involved

Are you interested in public service and helping shape transportation funding decisions in our community?
Consider applying to join the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee (STIFAC).

Applicants should be prepared to:

  • Participate in regular meetings
  • Review applications and funding proposals
  • Provide thoughtful input on local and regional transit needs

If you experience difficulty completing the online application below, please download the PDF form, complete it, and return it via email or mail using the contact information listed on the form.

Funding Applications, Deadlines, and Public Notices

There are currently no active funding applications, upcoming deadlines, or public notices. Updates will be posted here as new opportunities become available.

Who Can Apply for STIF Formula Funding?

Subrecipients are eligible to receive STIF Formula funding through their Qualified Entity* by submitting project proposals for consideration by the entity’s STIFAC.

Eligible subrecipients may include:

Subrecipients may be Public Transportation Service Providers, which are defined in the STIF Administrative rules to include cities, counties, special districts, intergovernmental entities, or any other political subdivision or municipal or public corporation that provides public transportation services.

However, it is not required that an entity be a Public Transportation Service Provider to be eligible to receive STIF Formula funding as a subrecipient. Other potential subrecipients include but are not limited to nonprofits, private for-profits, or public entities.

*A Qualified Entity is one of the following: 1) a county in which no part of a Mass Transit District or Transportation District exists, 2) a Mass Transit District, 3) a Transportation District, or 4) an Indian Tribe. Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) is the Mass Transit District in Marion and Polk Counties and therefore serves as the Qualified Entity for these counties.

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