§ 652. Findings and declaration of policy
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55 P.S. § 652
§ 652. Findings and declaration of policy
(1) That the welfare and vitality of the Commonwealth, the satisfactory movement of people and goods within the Commonwealth, and the effectiveness of highway, industrial development and other programs are being jeopardized by the deterioration or inadequate provision of rural and intercity common carrier surface transportation facilities and services, the intensification of traffic congestion, railroad bankruptcies and the lack of coordinated transportation and other development planning on a comprehensive basis.
(5) That the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (Pub.L. 93-236)1 requires State participation in the continuation of branch line rail service.
(b) Therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to promote the health, safety, convenience and welfare of its inhabitants by means of State financed projects and financial assistance for the development of efficient and coordinated rural and intercity common carrier surface transportation systems, facilities and services and to provide free or reduced fare transit service for the elderly. Such purposes are hereby declared to be public uses.
Credits
1976, Feb. 11, P.L. 14, No. 10, § 2, imd. effective. Amended 1980, Oct. 17, P.L. 1083, No. 183, § 1, imd. effective.
Footnotes
45 U.S.C.A. § 701 et seq.
55 P.S. § 652, PA ST 55 P.S. § 652
Current through Act 4 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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