ID H0508

Defines "primary benefit of motor vehicles" for highway projects as reducing traffic congestion, travel delays, and improving vehicle traffic flow through methods like expanding lanes, adding turning lanes, and improving intersection efficiency

Restricts bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements to only three circumstances: as a secondary/collateral benefit to a highway project, when receiving federal funds or grants, or when necessary for safety near schools, parks, or designated pedestrian/bicycle areas

Adds new provision allowing federal funds or grants to be used for bicycle and pedestrian facilities as an exception to motor vehicle-focused project requirements

Prohibits commissioners from decreasing the width of any non-residential collector or arterial highway unless required by federal law

Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2026