Transportation Funds Amendments
What changed between versions
Added new definitions for 'Fixed guideway capital development' and 'Public transit facility' to clarify what types of transit infrastructure are covered under corridor preservation laws.
Created the Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund to support preservation of both highway and public transit corridors, with specific funding sources including local option fees and sales taxes.
Added requirements for access management policies and ordinances to balance land development needs with maintaining smooth traffic flow on highways and transit corridors.
Established a transportation corridor preservation advisory council to coordinate efforts between the department and local governments, and created endorsement processes for preservation projects.
Modified eligibility criteria to allow counties of various classes to use preservation funds for public transit planning and corridor preservation, not just traditional highways.
Made technical formatting changes to align the enrolled copy with standard legislative document structure, including page breaks and section numbering.
