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MI HB5212
Bill
Status
12/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Marie Donigan
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AI Summary
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Adds "public transportation facility" and "public transportation agency" definitions to Michigan's planning law, establishing that agencies operating intercity/local commuter rail or transit authorities fall under the planning requirements.
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Requires master plans to include public transportation facilities and routes as part of the general location and character of transportation systems, alongside streets, bridges, bicycle facilities, pedestrian ways, and freight facilities.
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Mandates that planning commissions notify public utility companies, railroad companies, and public transportation agencies of intent to prepare a master plan and submit proposed plans to them for review and comment within 63 days.
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Specifies that public transportation facilities requirement applies only to master plans adopted or substantially amended more than 90 days after the act's effective date (December 17, 2010).
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Requires county road commissions and state transportation departments to be notified when a master plan includes a master street plan, with implementation means to be specified consistent with respective powers and duties.
Legislative Description
Land use; planning; public transportation; include in plans and provide notice of planning to public transportation agencies. Amends secs. 3, 31, 33, 39 & 41 of 2008 PA 33 (MCL 125.3803 et seq.).
Transportation, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 306'10 With Immediate Effect
12/29/2010