The bill amends the existing law regarding the classification and funding of public roads, streets, and highways in Michigan, specifically focusing on enhancing nonmotorized transportation facilities and services. It mandates that a minimum of 1% of funds allocated from the Michigan transportation fund to state and local governments must be used for constructing, improving, maintaining, or repairing nonmotorized transportation services and facilities. The bill clarifies that "maintaining" does not include snow removal and outlines that improvements meeting established best practices for nonmotorized transportation will be considered qualified facilities.

Additionally, the bill allows for flexibility in meeting the funding requirements over a period of up to 10 years and requires local governments to prepare a 5-year program for nonmotorized facility improvements. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between local governments and the state transportation department when planning nonmotorized projects. The bill also stipulates that nonmotorized transportation facilities must be established during the construction or reconstruction of highways, roads, or streets unless certain conditions are met, such as disproportional costs or existing adequate facilities.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 247.660