Finds and declares that it is essential for the economic well-being of the state and for the maintenance of a high quality of life that the people of the state have an efficient transportation system. The ability of the state to provide an efficient transportation system will be enhanced by a public-private sector program providing for private entities to undertake the study, planning, design, development, acquisition, installation, construction or improvement, operation, and maintenance of existing transportation systems. In order to ensure the most effective operation of this program, it is appropriate to undertake a pilot project on a portion of the Interstate 5 corridor.