The bill amends the existing law regarding the administration of ridesharing programs in Michigan, specifically updating the responsibilities of the state transportation department. It replaces the phrase "department of state highways and transportation" with "state transportation department" and modifies the language to clarify that the department "must" examine and recommend various ridesharing methods, rather than "shall." Additionally, the bill introduces new responsibilities for the department, including working with local transit agencies to prioritize intermodal transfer points at park-and-ride lots and allowing access to these lots for transit agencies, regardless of whether state accommodations were made during their construction.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the legislature annually appropriates sufficient funds to implement the provisions outlined in this section. The changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of ridesharing programs and improve coordination between state and local transportation efforts, ultimately promoting more efficient public transportation options in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 225.2