Sec. 13b-16. Study of existing transportation facilities. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 13b-16. Study of existing transportation facilities. (a) On or before September first annually, the commissioner shall conduct and complete an investigation and study of the several modes of transportation in the state, in which the commissioner shall evaluate the adequacy of the facilities and services connected with each such mode and shall determine the needs of the state transportation system. The commissioner shall consult with the Connecticut Public Transportation Commission which shall advise the commissioner in matters pertaining to rail and motor carrier facilities and services. The studies shall be used in the biennial revision of the comprehensive long-range master transportation plan.

      (b) The commissioner may engage in experimental projects relating to any available or future mode of transportation, including but not limited to, high speed rail service, the development of heliports and any means of improving existing transportation facilities and services. The commissioner may be assisted by the commission referred to in subsection (a) of this section in connection with any such project.

      (1969, P.A. 768, S. 18; 1972, P.A. 134, S. 1; 238, S. 1; P.A. 75-572, S. 3, 5; P.A. 83-487, S. 3, 33; P.A. 00-148, S. 7.)

      History: 1972 acts deleted in Subsec. (a) "the Connecticut aeronautics commission", "aeronautics", "the steamship terminals commission" and "harbors and harbor facilities" where they appear; P.A. 75-572 inserted in Subsec. (a) the word "public" in "Connecticut Transportation Authority" before the word "transportation"; P.A. 83-487 amended section to reflect change in structure and name of Connecticut Public Transportation Authority; P.A. 00-148 amended Subsec. (a) by replacing the annual requirement for revision of the comprehensive long-range master transportation plan with a biennial revision requirement and making a technical change for the purpose of gender neutrality.