Section 63-3A-1 – Short title.

This act [63-3A-1 to 63-3A-3 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Railroad Planning and Projects Act”. History: Laws 1985, ch. 36, § 1.

Section 63-3A-2 – Purpose.

It is the intent of the legislature to assign to the state highway and transportation department the functions of planning necessary to develop a coordinated program with the United States department of transportation in the fields of rail freight and passenger transportation. In order to accomplish this purpose and to obtain all possible funds available […]

Section 63-3A-3 – State highway and transportation department; additional powers.

A. The state highway and transportation department is authorized to enter into agreements with any bureau, department or agency of the United States government dealing with or concerning the planning of any railroad freight or passenger system for operation in New Mexico. B. The state highway and transportation department shall have the authority to plan […]

Section 63-3A-4 – Rail passenger study.

A. The alliance for transportation research institute at the university of New Mexico shall conduct a feasibility study regarding the potential for passenger rail service linking the El Paso-Juarez metropolitan area with New Mexico towns and cities along the Rio Grande corridor and continuing on to Denver, Colorado. The study shall: (1) identify the alignment, […]