1. (1) Cities and counties shall prioritize community-led engagement and decision-making, with specific attention to the underserved populations listed in section (2) of this rule.

2. (2) Underserved populations deserve prioritized attention regarding transportation and land use planning due to historic and current marginalization. Underserved populations include, but are not limited to:

   1. (a) Black and African American people;
   2. (b) Indigenous people (including Tribes, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hawaii Native);
   3. (c) People of Color (including but not limited to Hispanic, Latina/o/x, Asian, Arabic or North African, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, and mixed-race or mixed-ethnicity populations);
   4. (d) Immigrants, including undocumented immigrants and refugees;
   5. (e) People with limited English proficiency;
   6. (f) People with disabilities;
   7. (g) People experiencing homelessness;
   8. (h) Low-income and low-wealth community members;
   9. (i) Low- and moderate-income renters and homeowners;
   10. (j) Single parents;
   11. (k) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or two-spirit community members; and
   12. (l) Youth and seniors.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 197.040

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 197.012 & ORS 197.712

History

LCDD 3-2022, adopt filed 08/17/2022, effective 08/17/2022
LCDD 2-2022, temporary adopt filed 06/01/2022, effective 06/01/2022 through 11/27/2022