72-6-115. Traffic Management Systems.
- (1)
- (a) The Department of Transportation shall implement and administer traffic management systems to:
- (i) facilitate the efficient flow of motor vehicle traffic on state highways to improve regional mobility; and
- (ii) reduce motor vehicle emissions where those improvements are cost effective.
- (b) A traffic management system shall be designed to allow safe, efficient, and effective:
- (i) integration of existing traffic management systems;
- (ii) additions of highways and intersections under county and city administrative jurisdiction;
- (iii) incorporation of other traffic management systems; and
- (iv) adaptation to future traffic needs.
- (a) The Department of Transportation shall implement and administer traffic management systems to:
- (2)
- (a) The cost of implementing and administering a traffic management system shall be shared pro rata by the department and the counties and municipalities using it.
- (b) The department shall enter into an agreement or contract under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, with a county or municipality to share costs incurred under this section.
- (3) Additional highways and intersections under the administrative jurisdiction of a county or municipality may be added to a traffic management system upon application of the county or municipality after:
- (a) approval by the department;
- (b) determination of the appropriate cost share of the addition under Subsection (2)(a); and
- (c) an agreement under Subsection (2)(b).
Amended by Chapter 374, 2012 General Session