Utah Code 72-12-102. Legislative findings and policy
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(1) The Legislature finds that:
Terms Used In Utah Code 72-12-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah’s freeways and major transportation arteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists;
(1)(b) single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commuters in Utah;
(1)(c) single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use of dwindling petroleum reserves; and
(1)(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.