If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to transportation planning by introducing new performance factors and modifying existing ones. Specifically, it would add "mobility" as a performance factor and change "congestion relief" to "congestion reduction" and "safety" to "safety improvements." Additionally, the bill would separate the combined variable of "integration and connectivity with other modes" into two distinct factors: "connectivity" and "integration with other modes." The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) would be required to develop methods for quantitatively measuring these performance factors and consider new technologies and innovations in their delivery.

The bill would also establish specific weightings for highway and transit projects, mandating that 40% of the weight be assigned to congestion reduction and mobility, and 20% to safety improvements for highway projects. For transit projects, it would set a minimum ridership requirement of 70% of the system average, which could be lowered to 50% if contracted to a private operator. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the adoption of any motor vehicle travel mile reduction targets or demand management policies and ensures that performance factors are applied equitably, without discrimination based on race, color, or ethnicity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-501, 28-505, 28-332
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-501, 28-505, 28-332