2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 267 - Mass Transit Districts; Transportation Districts
Section 267.225 - Intergovernmental agreements; condemnation of authority; joint occupancy.


(2) For the purpose of providing a mass transit system, a district may commence a condemnation proceeding to acquire land or an interest in land for right of way for the system over any public right of way already located, condemned or occupied or that may be located, condemned or occupied by some other public agency for the purpose of travel by the public. The proceeding shall be conducted as provided by the laws of this state for the condemnation of land or an interest in land for right of way for highway purposes. At the time of rendering judgment for compensation or damages, the court shall enter a judgment authorizing the district to occupy and use the right of way, if necessary, in common with the public agency already occupying or owning the right of way, and defining the terms and conditions upon which the right of way shall be so occupied and used in common. [1969 c.643 §12; 2003 c.576 §410; 2003 c.802 §93]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance

Chapter 267 - Mass Transit Districts; Transportation Districts

Section 267.010 - Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394.

Section 267.020 - Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district; effect of transfer order.

Section 267.030 - Use of alternative fuels for certain district vehicles; exceptions; annual report; application to all district vehicles.

Section 267.085 - Resolution to form district; content; filing.

Section 267.090 - Directors; appointment; term; vacancies; Governor to fix time of first meeting.

Section 267.095 - Terms of directors first appointed.

Section 267.107 - Resolution to create certain districts; contents; election; filing.

Section 267.108 - Appointment of directors.

Section 267.120 - Officers of board; terms; oath.

Section 267.135 - General manager; qualifications; term; removal.

Section 267.140 - Duties of general manager.

Section 267.145 - General manager’s attendance at board meetings; pro tempore manager.

Section 267.150 - Ordinances; regulating use of facilities; public hearings; route, schedule changes.

Section 267.153 - Administrative process for adjudicating ordinance violations; penalties.

Section 267.154 - Collection of data relating to administrative process for adjudicating ordinance violations; reports.

Section 267.170 - Initiative and referendum.

Section 267.200 - Existence, status and general powers of districts.

Section 267.203 - Authority to enter into transaction for electricity or diesel fuel.

Section 267.205 - Classification and designation of service areas; determination of area financing.

Section 267.207 - Change of district boundaries; elector approval; withdrawal of service from area; territorial jurisdiction of district; boundary commission exemption.

Section 267.208 - Effective date of change of boundaries; filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue.

Section 267.210 - Preparation of general plan for mass transit system; content; revision.

Section 267.225 - Intergovernmental agreements; condemnation of authority; joint occupancy.

Section 267.230 - Exemption from public utility or railroad regulation.

Section 267.235 - Protection of employees’ rights when an operating transportation system is acquired.

Section 267.237 - Criminal records check; authority of district to require fingerprints; fitness determinations; rules regarding dissemination.

Section 267.240 - Accessibility of facilities and equipment to elderly persons and persons who have disabilities.

Section 267.245 - District exempt from right of way fencing requirements.

Section 267.247 - Acquisition of district lands by adverse possession or operation of statute of limitations prohibited.

Section 267.250 - Definitions for ORS 267.250 to 267.263.

Section 267.253 - Petition for withdrawal from district; filing period; number of signatures; contents of petition.

Section 267.255 - Hearing on petition; notice.

Section 267.257 - Study of area proposed to be withdrawn; approval or denial of withdrawal; judicial review.

Section 267.260 - Withdrawal ordinance; effective date; adjustment in district tax rate as result of withdrawal.

Section 267.265 - Use of moneys derived from withdrawal of territory from district.

Section 267.300 - Authority of district to finance system.

Section 267.302 - Restrictions on financing for districts formed under ORS 267.107.

Section 267.305 - Levy, collection, enforcement of ad valorem taxes.

Section 267.320 - User charges, fees and tolls; persons over 65.

Section 267.330 - General obligation bonds; conditions; interest rate; payment of principal and interest; pledge of net revenue.

Section 267.334 - Electoral approval for issuance of general obligation bonds by Tri-Met to fund extension of light rail.

Section 267.335 - Authority to issue revenue bonds; interest-bearing warrants.

Section 267.370 - District taxing authority.

Section 267.380 - Definitions for ORS 267.380 and 267.385.

Section 267.385 - Employer payroll tax; collection; enforcement.

Section 267.387 - Restrictions on increase in payroll tax.

Section 267.390 - Acceptance of funds from United States.

Section 267.400 - Authority to issue short-term obligations; conditions.

Section 267.420 - Employer payroll tax on State of Oregon and political subdivisions; requirements for tax ordinance.

Section 267.480 - TriMet Crash Advisory Committee.

Section 267.510 - Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650.

Section 267.515 - Application of ORS chapter 255 to district.

Section 267.517 - Use of alternative fuels for certain district vehicles; exceptions; annual report; application to all district vehicles.

Section 267.520 - Method of forming district.

Section 267.540 - Governing body; term; vacancies; chairperson; rules of procedure; report to legislature.

Section 267.550 - Status of district.

Section 267.570 - Powers relating to public transportation.

Section 267.575 - Preparation of public transit system plan; contents; revision.

Section 267.612 - Acquisition of district lands by adverse possession or operation of statute of limitations prohibited.

Section 267.615 - Financing methods.

Section 267.620 - Power to levy taxes.

Section 267.630 - Issuance and sale of bonds.