2041-S AMH SIMP LEAT 024

SHB 2041 - H AMD 233

By Representative Simpson

   On page 7, after line 30, strike all of subsection (4) and insert:

   "(4) Develop strategies to gradually reduce the per capita vehicle miles traveled based on consideration of a range of reduction methods, including, but not limited to, consideration of enhancements to and expansion of public transportation options; transportation demand management; bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure; vanpool and carpool programs; incentive programs; and innovative design approaches."

EFFECT: Removes the Department of Transportation's duty to assess carbon emissions for certain transportation projects. Requires the Department to develop strategies to gradually reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled.