Section 247.912a – Recommendations of Regional Rural Task Force for Funding Projects; Failure to Submit Qualified Projects; Composition of Task Force; Basis for Funding Projects; Administration of Programs and Projects.
247.912a Recommendations of regional rural task force for funding projects; failure to submit qualified projects; composition of task force; basis for funding projects; administration of programs and projects. Sec. 12a. (1) The regional rural task force shall make recommendations to the commission and the administrator for funding projects under section 11(3)(c) within their respective regions. […]
Section 247.913 – Annual Report to Governor and Legislature.
247.913 Annual report to governor and legislature. Sec. 13. By December 31 each year the commission shall report to the governor, the house and senate appropriations committees, and the house and senate fiscal agencies the following information regarding this act: (a) The projects funded during the previous fiscal year. (b) The status of projects funded […]
Section 247.914 – Repealed. 1993, Act 149, Imd. Eff. Aug. 19, 1993.
247.914 Repealed. 1993, Act 149, Imd. Eff. Aug. 19, 1993. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to the conditional effective date.
Section 247.951 – Definitions.
247.951 Definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Commission” means the state transportation commission. (b) “Department” means the state transportation department. (c) “Historic” means buildings, structures, interpreted sites, objects, or historic districts that are significant to the history, archaeology, architecture, engineering, or culture of this state. (d) “Pure Michigan byway” means a state […]
Section 247.952 – Intent of the Legislature.
247.952 Intent of the legislature. Sec. 2. It is the intent of the legislature to establish this state’s responsibility for the enhancement and enjoyment of Michigan’s scenic, recreational, and historic resources along its roadside by identifying and designating certain portions of the state trunk line highway system as Pure Michigan byways. It is further the […]
Section 247.953 – Heritage Routes; Characteristics.
247.953 Heritage routes; characteristics. Sec. 3. Certain portions of the state trunkline highway system are so uniquely endowed by natural aesthetic, ecological, environmental, and cultural amenities immediately adjacent to the roadside that their use by a larger percentage of the motoring public, particularly during the recreational season, is for the experience of traveling the road […]
Section 247.954 – Pure Michigan Byways; Establishment; Considerations; Designation; Trademark License; Action by Local Government.
247.954 Pure Michigan byways; establishment; considerations; designation; trademark license; action by local government. Sec. 4. In establishing Pure Michigan byways, the department shall consider the concept of the complete highway, which is a highway incorporating not only safety, utility, and economy but also beauty. The department shall also consider that in a complete highway pleasing […]
Section 247.955 – Repealed. 2014, Act 445, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2014.
247.955 Repealed. 2014, Act 445, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2014. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to identification of highways and publication of proposed routes.
Section 247.956 – Planning, Design, Reconstruction, and Maintenance of Pure Michigan Byways; Criteria.
247.956 Planning, design, reconstruction, and maintenance of Pure Michigan byways; criteria. Sec. 6. Planning, design, reconstruction, and maintenance of all designated Pure Michigan byways is governed by the criteria established by this act to ensure that these routes are reasonably safe and fit for travel, while preserving the unique characteristics that qualify them as Pure […]
Section 247.957 – Additions, Deletions, or Changes.
247.957 Additions, deletions, or changes. Sec. 7. After a 30-day comment period and an opportunity for a public hearing, the department may make additions, deletions, or changes in the Pure Michigan byway system for 1 or more of the following reasons: (a) By resolution, the governing body of a county or city requests that a […]