STIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND (STIF)
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND (STIF)
In 2017 the Oregon Legislature established the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) to provide a dedicated source of funding for improving, maintaining, and expanding public transportation for all users. Effective July 1, 2023, the STIF and Special Transportation Fund (STF) programs will be consolidated into the single STIF program.
QUALIFIED ENTITY (QE)
Basin Transit Service Transportation District (BTS) is the designated Qualified Entity (QE) for Klamath County and has the responsibility of working with the STIF Advisory Committee to determine how best to use STIF Formula Funds. STIF monies may be used for public transportation purposes that include planning, operations, bus purchases and administration of
the STIF Program. Qualified Entities are required to have a STIF advisory committee that consists of at least 5 members who represent the diverse interests of the District’s geographic service area.
CITIZEN BUDGET COMMITTEE
Oregon "Local Budget Law" requires that a committee be formed to review and approve the budget each year. That committee must be composed of an equal number of Board of Director members and volunteer citizens who reside within the district. Here is the listing of those volunteer citizens. When combined with the Board of Directors, the full committee has 14 members.
| CITIZEN MEMBER | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|
| William Briones | June 30, 2024 |
| Oscar Herrera | June 30, 2024 |
| Robert Millard | June 30, 2024 |
| Mr. Robert Millard | June 30, 2024 |
| Stephen McKinley | June 30, 2024 |
| Vacant Position | June 30, 2025 |
| Vacant Position | June 30, 2025 |
STIF Advisory Committee Purpose
The STIF Advisory Committee’s primary role is to review proposed projects for the District and rank them in the order of priority and make recommendations to the BTS Board of Directors. The STIF Advisory Committee is made up of individuals or representatives for seniors, individuals with disabilities, low income individual, public transportation service providers, bicycle and pedestrian advocates, people with limited English proficiency, educational institutions, and other representative interested in improving transportation for these groups.
| Name | Organization/Agency/Individual | Represents | Appointment Date | Appointment Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Letho | Senior Citizen | Seniors | 10/28/2020 | 6/30/2023 |
| Monic Debaca | REACH | Nonprofit Transportation Provider/Individuals with Disabilities | 4/28/2021 | 6/30/2024 |
| Jerry Morris | Klamath County Public Works & Bike & Pedestrian Advocate | County Representative/Bike & Pedestrians | 9/26/2018 | 6/30/2021 |
| Michelle Carson | Klamath Tribe | Neighboring Public Transportation Service Provider | 9/26/2018 | 6/30/2021 |
| Jackie Reed | Spokes Unlimited | Represents Individuals with Disabilities | 4/28/2021 | 6/30/2024 |
| Clidia Gibson | Senior Citizen | Seniors | 9/26/2018 | 6/30/2021 |
| Deborah Spere | Oregon Department of Human Services | Low Income Representation | 9/26/2018 | 6/30/2021 |
| Adrian Mateos | Basin Transit Service Transportation District | Public Transportation Provider | 7/13/2020 | 6/30/2023 |
| Christine Zamora | Klamath & Lake Community Action Service (KLCAS) | Low Income Representative | 9/26/2018 | 6/30/2021 |
STIF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Basin Transit Service Transportation District’s STIF Plan and Budget projects were selected from the District’s adopted plans listed below:
- Basin Transit Service Transit Development Plan
- Basin Transit Service and Klamath Tribes Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan
STIF Development Plan for 2019-2021
Basin Transit Service Transportation District’s STIF Plan was recommend by the STIF Advisory Committee on April 11th and 18th of 2019 and Adopted by the Board of Directors on April 24, 2019 .
The button below will take you to the approved projects for 2019 to 2021.
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND COMMITTEE
Oregon law (ORS 391) requires that two cents of the taxes collected on cigarettes must be spent on providing transportation services to citizens who are disabled or elderly. The collected taxes are distributed proportionately based upon population. The law also requires that a citizen advisory committee be formed to recommend to the BTS Board of Directors how the funds are spent.
| Name | Role | Original Appointment Date | Appointment Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clidia Gibson | Chairperson | 2/27/13 | |
| Paul Mee | REACH | Nonprofit Transportation Provider/Individuals with Disabilities | 9/26/2018 |
| Jerry Morris | Klamath County Public Works & Bike & Pedestrian Advocate | County Representative/Bike & Pedestrians | 9/26/2018 |
| Michelle Carson | Klamath Tribe | Neighboring Public Transportation Service Provider | 9/26/2018 |
| Jackie Reed | Spokes Unlimited | Represents Individuals with Disabilities | 9/26/2018 |
| Clidia Gibson | Senior Citizen | Seniors | 9/26/2018 |
| Deborah Spere | Oregon Department of Human Services | Low Income Representation | 9/26/2018 |
| Michael Stinson | Basin Transit Service Transportation District | Public Transportation Provider | 9/26/2018 |
| Christine Zamora | Klamath & Lake Community Action Service (KLCAS) | Low Income Representative | 9/26/2018 |
