§ 136-200 – Definitions.
136-200. Definitions. As used in this Article: (1) "Conformity" means the extent to which transportation plans, programs, and projects conform to federal air quality requirements as specified in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 93, Subpart A (1 July 1998 Edition). (1a) "Consolidated Metropolitan Planning Organization" means a metropolitan planning organization created on or after […]
§ 136-200.1 – Metropolitan planning organizations recognized.
136-200.1. Metropolitan planning organizations recognized. Metropolitan planning organizations established pursuant to the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 134 are hereby recognized under the law of the State. Metropolitan planning organizations in existence on the effective date of this section continue unaffected until redesignated or restructured in accordance with the provisions of and according to the procedures […]
§ 136-200.2 – Decennial review of metropolitan planning organization boundaries, structure, and governance.
136-200.2. Decennial review of metropolitan planning organization boundaries, structure, and governance. (a) Evaluation. – Following each decennial census, and more frequently if requested by an individual metropolitan planning organization, the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation, in cooperation with the affected metropolitan planning organization or organizations, shall initiate an evaluation of the boundaries, structure, and […]
§ 136-200.3 – Additional provisions applicable to consolidated metropolitan planning organizations.
136-200.3. Additional provisions applicable to consolidated metropolitan planning organizations. (a) Limit on Basis for Project Objection. – Beginning with the 2004 State Transportation Improvement Program, neither the State nor a consolidated metropolitan planning organization shall have a basis to object to a project that is proposed for funding in the Transportation Improvement Program, provided that […]
§ 136-200.4 – Additional requirements for metropolitan planning organizations located in nonattainment areas.
136-200.4. Additional requirements for metropolitan planning organizations located in nonattainment areas. (a) Consultation and Single Conformity Plan Required. – When an area of the State is designated as non-attainment under the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.) all metropolitan planning organizations with at least twenty-five percent (25%) of their area of jurisdiction […]
§ 136-200.5 – Matching funds for Metropolitan Planning Organizations located in nonattainment areas or maintenance areas.
136-200.5. Matching funds for Metropolitan Planning Organizations located in nonattainment areas or maintenance areas. (a) Application. – The lead planning agency for any Metropolitan Planning Organization located in an area designated as a nonattainment or maintenance area under the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.) may apply to the Department of Transportation […]
§ 136-200.6 – Funds for local transportation planning efforts in areas designated nonattainment areas or maintenance areas.
136-200.6. Funds for local transportation planning efforts in areas designated nonattainment areas or maintenance areas. (a) Application. – A regional transportation planning agency in an area designated as a nonattainment or maintenance area under the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.) that has policy-setting authority for the entire designated area and that […]
§ 136-201 – Plan for intermodal interface.
136-201. Plan for intermodal interface. When planning a regionally significant transportation project, the Department shall consider design alternatives that will facilitate the cost-effective interface of the project with other existing or planned transportation projects, including highway, airport, rail, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. The Department of Transportation shall record its consideration of these design alternatives […]
§ 136-202 – Metropolitan planning organizations.
136-202. Metropolitan planning organizations. (a) Each Metropolitan Planning Organization shall base all transportation plans, metropolitan transportation improvement programs, and conformity determinations on the most recently completed regional travel demand model. (b) Each Metropolitan Planning Organization shall update its transportation plans in accordance with the scheduling requirements stated in 23 Code of Federal Regulations 450.322 (1 […]