2016 US Code
Title 49 - Transportation
Subtitle V - Rail Programs
Part B - Assistance
Chapter 227 - State Rail Plans
Sec. 22703 - Purposes

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Citation 49 U.S.C. § 22703 (2016)
Section Name §22703. Purposes
Section Text

(a) Purposes.—The purposes of a State rail plan are as follows:

(1) To set forth State policy involving freight and passenger rail transportation, including commuter rail operations, in the State.

(2) To establish the period covered by the State rail plan.

(3) To present priorities and strategies to enhance rail service in the State that benefits the public.

(4) To serve as the basis for Federal and State rail investments within the State.


(b) Coordination.—A State rail plan shall be coordinated with other State transportation planning goals and programs, including the plan required under section 135 of title 23, and set forth rail transportation's role within the State transportation system.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, §303(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4948.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE V - RAIL PROGRAMS
PART B - ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER 227 - STATE RAIL PLANS
Sec. 22703 - Purposes
Contains section 22703
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 122 Stat. 4948
Public Law References Public Law 110-432
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