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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
247.955 Repealed. 2014, Act 445, Imd.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 Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to identification of highways and publication of proposed routes.
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 […]
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 […]
247.957a Designation of routes as Pure Michigan byways. Sec. 7a. No later than 1 year after the date the amendatory act that added this section is enacted into law, the department shall designate as Pure Michigan byways all routes that are designated as Michigan heritage routes on the date the amendatory act that added this […]
247.958 Report. Sec. 8. By December 31 each year, the department shall report to the commission, the governor, and the legislature the following information regarding this act: (a) Routes designated as Pure Michigan byways during the previous year. (b) Deletions or other changes made in the Pure Michigan byway system during the previous year. History: […]
