Rural Transportation Act

Summary

Rural Transportation Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a rural road safety program under which funds shall be apportioned to each State to: (1) improve horizontal and vertical alignment, signage and pavement markings, and sight distances; (2) eliminate wheel lane rutting, increase skid resistance, and smooth roadways; (3) widen lanes and shoulders; (4) install dedicated turn lanes and traffic and safety lights; and (5) install and upgrade guardrails, traffic barriers, crash cushions, protective devices, and rumblestrips. Requires States to: (1) conduct and maintain an engineering survey of all two-lane rural roads classified as minor and major collectors and minor arterials to identify dangerous locations and to assign priorities and establish a schedule for improvements; and (2) establish a process to analyze and assess results achieved. Increases certain apportionments for: (1) Federal highway aid to rural areas for roads functionally classified as minor arterials and major and minor collectors; (2) highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation; and (3) State planning and research programs. Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund for the Appalachian development highway system program.

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Timeline

1. 28 January 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 January 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 January 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 January 2004

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 28 January 2004 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] · D · Cosponsor
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