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72-12-102. Legislative findings and policy.
(1) The Legislature finds that:
(a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportationarteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists;
(b) single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commutersin Utah;
(c) single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use ofdwindling petroleum reserves; and
(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 andride-sharing programs that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing gasolineconsumption and protecting the environment.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session

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72-12-102. Legislative findings and policy.
(1) The Legislature finds that:
(a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportationarteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists;
(b) single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commutersin Utah;
(c) single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use ofdwindling petroleum reserves; and
(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 andride-sharing programs that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing gasolineconsumption and protecting the environment.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session

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72-12-102. Legislative findings and policy.
(1) The Legislature finds that:
(a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportationarteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists;
(b) single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commutersin Utah;
(c) single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use ofdwindling petroleum reserves; and
(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 andride-sharing programs that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing gasolineconsumption and protecting the environment.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session