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CSSSSB 226(TRA): "An Act requiring certain highway projects to be designed and constructed so that the highways will adequately serve anticipated traffic levels for at least the next 30 years; and providing for an effective date." 

00          CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 226(TRA)                                                        
01 "An Act requiring certain highway projects to be designed and constructed so that the                                   
02 highways will adequately serve anticipated traffic levels for at least the next 30 years;                               
03 and providing for an effective date."                                                                                   
04 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                                
05    * Section 1.  AS 19.10.160 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:                                        
06            (b)  After December 31, 2002, plans and specifications for proposed major                                    
07       upgrade and new construction projects for highways in metropolitan areas must                                     
08       provide for the design and construction of highways that will adequately serve the                                
09       planned future traffic for at least the next 30 years in a manner that is conducive to                            
10       safety, durability, and economy of maintenance.  This subsection does not apply to                                
11       plans and specifications for highway maintenance projects.                                                        
12    * Sec. 2.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2003.