Michigan Laws 474.51 – Short title; declaration of public purpose
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 474.51
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
- Street railway: means that term as defined under the nonprofit street railway act, 1867 PA 35, MCL 472. See Michigan Laws 474.52
(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the “state transportation preservation act of 1976”.
(2) There exists a need to provide authorization for financial assistance for the capital improvement, maintenance, and operation of rail, street railway, intercity bus, and ferry services in this state. To undertake the planning, development, acquisition, and operation of these services is in the best interest of the state and is a valid public purpose.
(3) The preservation of abandoned railroad rights of way for future rail use and their interim use as public trails is declared to be a public purpose.