As used in these rules, unless otherwise required by context:

1. (1) “Broadband” means wide bandwidth transmissions over optical fiber, with an ability to simultaneously transport multiple signals and traffic types at a minimum transmission speed of 25 megabits per second for downloads and three megabits per second for uploads.
2. (2) “Broadband coordinator” means the Systems Operations & Intelligent Transportation Systems Manager of the Department or a designee.
3. (3) “Broadband facility” means infrastructure used to transmit broadband, including but not limited to underground fiber optic cable.
4. (4) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Transportation.
5. (5) “Interstate highway” means Interstate 5, Interstate 82, Interstate 84, Interstate 105, Interstate 205, Interstate 405, and other interstates as they may be designated in the future.
6. (6) “Longitudinal” means trenching in a direction that is generally parallel to the centerline of the state highway.
7. (7) “Provider” means any entity or person identified on the registry maintained by the Oregon Business Development Department, Oregon Broadband Office as required by ORS 184.916.
8. (8) “State highway” means any road or highway designated as such by law or by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to law and includes both primary and secondary state highways.
9. (9) “STIP” means the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program developed by the department for statewide transportation projects.
10. (10) “Trench” or “Trenching” means open trenching, horizontal direction drilling, jacking or plowing.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.619, 184.920(2) & 184.925

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 184.911-184.925 & 23 CFR 645.301-645.309

History

DOD 4-2025, adopt filed 12/11/2025, effective 01/01/2026