HB 1668 - DIGEST

     Finds that roads, streets, bridges, and highways in the state represent public assets worth over one hundred billion dollars.  These investments require regular maintenance and preservation, or rehabilitation, to provide cost-effective transportation services.  Many of these facilities are in poor condition.

     Declares that, given the magnitude of public investment and the importance of safe, reliable roadways to the motoring public, the legislature intends to create stronger accountability to ensure that cost-effective maintenance and preservation is provided for these transportation facilities.