Utah § 72-12-102 Legislative findings and policy.

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§ 72-12-102 — Legislative findings and policy.

Utah § 72-12-102

Title 72Transportation Code

Ch. 72-12Travel Reduction Act

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Utah Code Ann. § 72-12-102 (2026).

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(1)The Legislature finds that:

(1)(a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportation arteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists;

(1)(b) single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commuters in Utah;

(1)(c) single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use of dwindling petroleum reserves; and

(1)(d) rapidly increasing energy costs represent an ever-growing burden on commuters' work-related expenses.

(2)The policy of this state is to support and encourage transportation modes and ride-sharing programs that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing gasoline consumption and protecting the environment.

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(1) The Legislature finds that:

(1)(a) increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportation arteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists;
(1)(b) single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commuters in Utah;
(1)(c) single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use of dwindling petroleum reserves; and
(1)(d) rapidly increasing energy costs represent an ever-growing burden on commuters' work-related expenses.
(2) The policy of this state is to support and encourage transportation modes and ride-sharing programs that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing gasoline consumption and protecting the environment.