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 112 STAT. 180 PUBLIC LAW 105-178—JUNE 9, 1998 SEC. 1204. STATEWIDE PLANNING. (a) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.— Section 135(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "(a) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.— "(1) FINDINGS.— It is in the national interest to encourage and promote the safe and efficient management, operation, and development of surface transportation systems that will serve the mobility needs of people and freight and foster economic growth and development within and through urbanized areas, while minimizing transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution. "(2) DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND PROGRAMS. —Subject to section 134 of this title and sections 5303 through 5305 of title 49, each State shall develop transportation plans and programs for all areas of the State. "(3) CONTENTS. — The plans and programs for each State shall provide for the development and integrated management and operation of transportation systems and facilities (including pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) that will function as an intermodal transportation system for the State and an integral part of an intermodal transportation system for the United States. "(4) PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT.—The process for developing the plans and programs shall provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and shall be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree appropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation problems to be addressed.". (b) COORDINATION WITH METROPOLITAN PLANNING; STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. — Section 135(b) of such title is amended by inserting after "of this title" the following: "and sections 5303 through 5305 of title 49". (c) SCOPE OF PLANNING PROCESS.— Section 135(c) of such title is amended to read as follows: "(c) SCOPE OF PLANNING PROCESS. — "(1) IN GENERAL.—Each State shall carry out a transportation planning process that provides for consideration of projects and strategies that will— "(A) support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; "(B) increase the safety and security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users; "(C) increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight; "(D) protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life; "(E) enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes throughout the State, for people and freight; "(F) promote efficient system management and operation; and "(G) emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. "(2) FAILURE TO CONSIDER FACTORS.— The failure to consider any factor specified in paragraph (1) shall not be reviewable by any court under this title, subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, or chapter 7 of title 5 in any matter affecting

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