Authorizes the town of Montague in Lewis county to designate certain town roads as low-volume roads and certain low-volume roads as minimum maintenance roads.
Summary
Bill A03740 amends the highway law to authorize the town of Montague in Lewis County to designate certain town roads as low-volume roads and to classify specific low-volume roads as minimum maintenance roads. This classification allows the town to manage these roads with reduced maintenance standards, which can help in allocating resources more effectively, particularly in areas with lower traffic volumes.
Impact
The bill impacts state laws by modifying the existing highway law to include the town of Montague as a designated area where these classifications can be applied. This change allows for more localized control over road maintenance and could potentially lead to cost savings for the town by reducing the maintenance burden on less-traveled roads.
Sentiment
The general sentiment around the bill appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant public opposition noted in the discussions. The lack of contention suggests that the bill is seen as a practical measure for local governance.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions surrounding this bill. The absence of debate or opposition indicates a consensus or at least a lack of significant disagreement among stakeholders regarding the proposed changes.
Same As
Authorizes the town of Montague in Lewis county to designate certain town roads as low-volume roads and certain low-volume roads as minimum maintenance roads.
Authorizes the town of Montague in Lewis county to designate certain town roads as low-volume roads and certain low-volume roads as minimum maintenance roads.
Permits the designation of low volume roads and minimum maintenance roads by town boards; enacts provisions relating to the maintenance, improvement and repair of such roads; removes the limitation that such provisions only apply to a designated town.
Permits the designation of low volume roads and minimum maintenance roads by town boards; enacts provisions relating to the maintenance, improvement and repair of such roads.
Permits the designation of low volume roads and minimum maintenance roads by town boards; enacts provisions relating to the maintenance, improvement and repair of such roads.