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The Legislature finds that:
Terms Used In Utah Code 72-12-102- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah’s freeways and major transportation arteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists; |
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single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commuters in Utah; |
| (c) |
single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use of dwindling petroleum reserves; and |
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rapidly increasing energy costs represent an ever-growing burden on commuters’ work-related expenses. |
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The policy of this state is to support and encourage transportation modes and ride-sharing programs that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing gasoline consumption and protecting the environment. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
