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Section 102 - Legislative findings and policy.

UT Code § 72-12-102 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) The Legislature finds that: (a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportation arteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists; (b) 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 (d) rapidly increasing energy costs represent an ever-growing burden on commuters' work-related expenses.

(a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportation arteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists;

(b) 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

(d) rapidly increasing energy costs represent an ever-growing burden on commuters' work-related expenses.

(2) 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.

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