(1) That the River Ridge Commerce Corridor is vitally important to the well-being and advancement of Indiana.

(2) That the following are adjacent to or located within the corridor:

(A) Charlestown State Park.

(B) The River Ridge Commerce Center, which is one of the largest commercial developments located east of the Mississippi River.

(C) The site of the East End Ohio River Bridge, which will link Charlestown to the eastern suburbs of Louisville, Kentucky, when completed.

(3) That the area within the River Ridge Commerce Corridor will continue to experience significant growth.

(4) That the development of the River Ridge Commerce Corridor should balance public safety, economic development, the environment, quality of life concerns, the enhancement of rail transportation within the corridor, and interstate travel needs.

(5) That the development of the corridor will enhance the operations of the Port of Indiana at Jeffersonville.

As added by P.L.88-2011, SEC.1.