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NC S639

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michael Garrett

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • North Carolina Department of Transportation shall conduct a study on the cost and feasibility of commuter rail service linking Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point with growth projections through 2050
  • Study must include phased construction plan prioritizing highest-ridership routes, daily ridership estimates, annual operation costs, land acquisition costs, and recommendation for a managing entity
  • Department shall report findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation and Fiscal Research Division by December 29, 2023
  • $100,000 in nonrecurring Highway Fund appropriations allocated to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2021-2022 to conduct the study
  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2021, and expires December 29, 2023

Legislative Description

Commuter Rail Study/Piedmont Triad

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Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/7/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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