Michigan Compiled Laws Act 295 Of 1976 State Transportation Preservation Act Of 1976 (474.51 - 474.70)

AN ACT to improve and maintain transportation services in this state; to provide for the acquisition and use of funds; to provide for the acquisition of certain railroad facilities and certain property; to provide for the disposition and use of facilities and property acquired under this act; to provide for financial assistance to certain private transportation services; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to provide for the transfer of certain funds; to provide for the creation of certain funds; and to provide for appropriations.

History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 129, Imd. Eff. Sept 30, 1981 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 288, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 1982 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 126, Imd. Eff. Oct. 15, 2001

Section 474.51 Short Title; Declaration Of Public Purpose.
(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "state transportation preservation act of 1976". (2) There exists a need to...
Section 474.52 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Bureau" means the bureau of passenger transportation in the department. (b) "Commuter trail" means a trail, lane, path,...
Section 474.53 Repealed. 1998, Act 235, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1998.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to administration of act and promulgation of rules.
Section 474.54 Powers Of Department Generally.
The department shall exercise those powers necessary to gain qualification on behalf of the state for financial assistance available pursuant to the federal acts...
Section 474.55 Financial Assistance For Railroad Or Street Railway; Department As Agent.
The department may provide financial assistance in the form of grants, leases, loans, and purchases, or any combination of grants, leases, loans, and purchases,...
Section 474.56 Acquisition Of Railroad Property Or Other Property; Condemnation.
(1) The department, as sole agent for the state, may acquire by purchase or through the procedures set forth in the staggers rail act...
Section 474.57 Expired. 1976, Act 295, Eff. Dec. 31, 1976.
Compiler's Notes: The expired section pertained to sale, transfer, or exchange of rail properties or trackage rights subject to bankruptcy or discontinuance proceedings.
Section 474.58 Notice Of Abandonment; Acquisition Of Rights Of Railroad Company By State Department Of Transportation Or Department Of Natural Resources; Warranty Or Quitclaim Deed; Acquisition Of Rights In Rights Of Way Approved For Abandonment.
(1) A railroad company operating within this state shall notify the department at the time it files with the appropriate governmental agencies for abandonment...
Section 474.59 Cooperation And Contractual Arrangements With Other States And Dominion Of Canada; Acquisition Of Trackage Rights And Rail Property In Other States And Dominion Of Canada.
The department may cooperate with other states and the dominion of Canada in connection with the purchase of rail property within the state. The...
Section 474.60 Acquiring, Leasing, Or Securing Easement For Use Of Real Property Owned By Railroad; Conveyance Or Lease To Public Or Private Entity; Preservation Of Right-of-way For Future Use As Railroad Line; Disposing Of Or Leasing Right-of-way; Powers Of Department; Restrictions To Assure Future Rail Use.
(1) In weighing the varied interests of the residents of this state, the department shall consider the individual interest of any person, public or...
Section 474.60a Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to issuance of statement regarding viability of segment.
Section 474.60b Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to prequalification requirements.
Section 474.60c Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to appeal of committee's decision not to prequalify prospective bidder.
Section 474.60d Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to appeal of panel's decision to state transportation commission.
Section 474.60e Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to divestiture of segment.
Section 474.60f Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to scoring mechanism for selecting bidders.
Section 474.60g Repealed. 2014, Act 25, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to selection of replacement operator for segment on emergency basis.
Section 474.61 Federal Funds; Public Or Private Grants, Gifts, Donations, Or Appropriations.
The department may utilize federal funds, or other public or private grants, gifts, donations, or appropriations in carrying out the purposes of this act....
Section 474.62 Federal Loan, Guarantee Of Loan, Or Federal Programs.
The department may apply for an acquisition and modernization loan, or a guarantee of a loan, pursuant to the federal acts or other federal...
Section 474.63 Repealed. 1981, Act 129, Eff. Oct. 1, 1981.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the administration of a delinquent railroad tax fund and to the transferring of balances to the general fund.
Section 474.64 Acquisition Of Intercity Bus And Ferry Equipment And Facilities.
The department may purchase intercity bus equipment and related station and servicing facilities, as well as ferry equipment, dock, port, and water equipment servicing...
Section 474.65 Modernization, Rehabilitation, Rebuilding, And Relocation Of Rail Property; Maintenance And Improvements.
The department may spend sums appropriated and other available funds for the construction, modernization, rehabilitation, rebuilding, and relocation of rail property and may perform...
Section 474.65a Rail Infrastructure Loan Fund.
(1) The rail infrastructure loan fund is created to implement the rail infrastructure loan program in the state transportation department. Subject to the maximum...
Section 474.66 Contracts For Rail, Street Railway, Intercity Bus, Or Ferry Service.
The department may contract with a person, firm, or public or private corporation to provide rail, street railway, intercity bus, or ferry service deemed...
Section 474.67 Financial Assistance For Facilities Of Rail Freight And Marine Freight Transportation; Deposit Of Funds To Be Held As Separate Fund; Rail Freight Fund; Administration.
(1) The department may provide financial assistance, within the limits and conditions of the funds appropriated by the legislature, or otherwise obtained, for grants,...
Section 474.67a Soo Locks Fund.
(1) The Soo locks fund is created as a separate restricted account within the comprehensive transportation fund and shall be administered by the department...
Section 474.68 Termination Of Rail Freight Services; Contracts For Substitute Services And Relocation Assistance.
When rail freight services are terminated, the department may contract for substitute services and relocation assistance within this state, to serve affected shippers and...
Section 474.69 Repealed. 1984, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1984.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to program approval procedure for rail continuation contractual grant and upgrading programs.
Section 474.69a Compliance.
In exercising the powers provided by this act, the department shall comply with policies established by the state transportation commission in accordance with section...
Section 474.70 Effective Date.
This act shall not take effect until November 15, 1976. History: 1976, Act 295, Eff. Nov. 15, 1976

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