Transportation: funds; maintenance of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure; provide for. Amends sec. 10k of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660k).
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Overview
This bill modifies the Michigan Transportation Fund to ensure a minimum of 1% of allocated funds are used for the construction, improvement, maintenance, or repair of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure, such as sidewalks and bike lanes. It requires local governments to develop and submit 5-year plans outlining how they will utilize these funds to enhance nonmotorized transportation options. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which nonmotorized facilities can be established alongside existing roadways.
Key provisions
- At least 1% of the Michigan Transportation Fund must be spent on nonmotorized transportation.
- Local governments must create and submit 5-year plans for nonmotorized facility improvements.
- Qualified nonmotorized facilities include paving road shoulders, widening lanes, and adding sidewalks.
- Local governments don't need to meet the 1% requirement annually if it's met over a 10-year average.
- Nonmotorized facilities can be built alongside existing roads unless disproportionate cost, safety concerns, or existing facilities exist.
- The State Transportation Department can provide assistance to local governments planning nonmotorized projects.
- Facilities contributing to ‘complete streets’ as defined in another section are eligible.
- Expenditures for nonmotorized facilities are discretionary if they already exceed 1% of the unit’s share of the fund.
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