US Code
Title 23— HIGHWAYS

§ 111. Agreements relating to use of and access to rights-of-way—Interstate System - (a) In General.—All agreements between the Secretary and the State...

§ 112. Letting of contracts - (a) In all cases where the construction is to be...

§ 113. Prevailing rate of wage - (a) The Secretary shall take such action as may be...

§ 114. Construction - (a) Construction Work In General.—The construction of any Federal-aid highway...

§ 115. Advance construction - (a) In General.—The Secretary may authorize a State to proceed...

§ 116. Maintenance - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Preventive maintenance.—The...

§ 117. Nationally significant multimodal freight and highway projects - (a) Establishment.—(1) In general.—There is established a nationally significant freight...

§ 118. Availability of funds - (a) Date Available for Obligation.—Except as otherwise specifically provided, authorizations...

§ 119. National highway performance program - (a) Establishment.—The Secretary shall establish and implement a national highway...

§ 120. Federal share payable - (a) Interstate System Projects.—(1) In general.—Except as otherwise provided in...

§ 121. Payment to States for construction - (a) In General.—The Secretary, from time to time as the...

§ 122. Payments to States for bond and other debt instrument financing - (a) Definition of Eligible Debt Financing Instrument.—In this section, the...

§ 123. Relocation of utility facilities - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Cost of relocation.—The term “cost of...

§ 124. Bridge investment program - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Eligible project.—(A) In general.—The term “eligible...

§ 125. Emergency relief - (a) In General.—Subject to this section and section 120, an...

§ 126. Transferability of Federal-aid highway funds - (a) In General.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to...

§ 127. Vehicle weight limitations—Interstate System - (a) In General.—(1) The Secretary shall withhold 50 percent of...

§ 128. Public hearings - (a) Any State transportation department which submits plans for a...

§ 129. Toll roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries - (a) Basic Program.—(1) Authorization for federal participation.—Subject to the provisions...

§ 130. Railway-highway crossings - (a) Subject to section 120 and subsection (b) of this...

§ 131. Control of outdoor advertising - (a) The Congress hereby finds and declares that the erection...

§ 132. Payments on Federal-aid projects undertaken by a Federal agency - (a) In General.—In a case in which a proposed Federal-aid...

§ 133. Surface transportation block grant program - (a) Establishment.—The Secretary shall establish a surface transportation block grant...

§ 134. Metropolitan transportation planning - (a) Policy.—It is in the national interest—(1) to encourage and...

§ 135. Statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning - (a) General Requirements.—(1) Development of plans and programs.—Subject to section...

§ 136. Control of junkyards - (a) The Congress hereby finds and declares that the establishment...

§ 137. Fringe and corridor parking facilities - (a) The Secretary may approve as a project on a...

§ 138. Preservation of parklands - (a) Declaration of Policy.—(1) In general.—It is the national policy...

§ 139. Efficient environmental reviews for project decisionmaking and One Federal Decision - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Agency.—The term...

§ 140. Nondiscrimination - (a) Prior to approving any programs for projects as provided...

§ 141. Enforcement of requirements - (a) Each State shall certify to the Secretary before January...

§ 142. Public transportation - (a)(1) To encourage the development, improvement, and use of public...

§ 143. Highway use tax evasion projects - (a) State Defined.—In this section, the term “State” means the...

§ 144. National bridge and tunnel inventory and inspection standards - (a) Findings and Declarations.—(1) Findings.—Congress finds that—(A) the condition of...

§ 145. Federal-State relationship - (a) Protection of State Sovereignty.—The authorization of the appropriation of...

§ 146. Carpool and vanpool projects - (a) In order to conserve fuel, decrease traffic congestion during...

§ 147. Construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities - (a) Program.—The Secretary shall carry out a program for construction...

§ 148. Highway safety improvement program - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) High risk...

§ 149. Congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program - (a) Establishment.—The Secretary shall establish and implement a congestion mitigation...

§ 150. National goals and performance management measures - (a) Declaration of Policy.—Performance management will transform the Federal-aid highway...

§ 151. National electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling corridors - (a) In General.—The Secretary shall periodically designate national electric vehicle...

§ 152. Hazard elimination program - (a) In General.—(1) Program.—Each State shall conduct and systematically maintain...

§ 153. Use of safety belts and motorcycle helmets - (a) Authority To Make Grants.—The Secretary may make grants to...

§ 154. Open container requirements - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Alcoholic beverage.—The...

[§ 155. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 156. Proceeds from the sale or lease of real property - (a) Minimum Charge.—Subject to section 142(f), a State shall charge,...

§ 157. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 reporting program - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Categorical exclusion.—The term “categorical exclusion” has...

§ 158. National minimum drinking age - (a) Withholding of Funds for Noncompliance.—(1) In general.—(A) Fiscal years...

§ 159. Revocation or suspension of drivers’ licenses of individuals convicted of drug offenses - (a) Withholding of Apportionments for Noncompliance.—(1) Beginning in fiscal year...

[§ 160. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 161. Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated minors - (a) Withholding of Apportionments for Noncompliance.—(1) Prior to fiscal year...

§ 162. National scenic byways program - (a) Designation of Roads.—(1) In general.—The Secretary shall carry out...

§ 163. Safety incentives to prevent operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated persons - (a) General Authority.—The Secretary shall make a grant, in accordance...

§ 164. Minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) 24-7 sobriety...

§ 165. Territorial and Puerto Rico highway program - (a) Division of Funds.—Of funds made available in a fiscal...

§ 166. HOV facilities - (a) In General.—(1) Authority of public authorities.—A public authority that...

§ 167. National highway freight program - (a) In General.—(1) Policy.—It is the policy of the United...

§ 168. Integration of planning and environmental review - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Environmental review...

§ 169. Development of programmatic mitigation plans - (a) In General.—As part of the statewide or metropolitan transportation...

§ 170. Funding flexibility for transportation emergencies - (a) In General.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State...

§ 171. Wildlife crossings pilot program - (a) Finding.—Congress finds that greater adoption of wildlife-vehicle collision safety...

§ 172. Wildlife-vehicle collision reduction and habitat connectivity improvement - (a) Study.—(1) In general.—The Secretary shall conduct a study (referred...

§ 173. Rural surface transportation grant program - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Program.—The term “program” means the program...

§ 174. State human capital plans - (a) In General.—Not later than 18 months after the date...

§ 175. Carbon reduction program - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Metropolitan planning organization; urbanized area.—The terms...

§ 176. Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) program - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Emergency event.—The term “emergency event” means...

§ 177. Neighborhood access and equity grant program - (a) In General.—In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is...

§ 178. Environmental review implementation funds - (a) Establishment.—In addition to amounts otherwise available, for fiscal year...

§ 179. Low-carbon transportation materials grants - (a) Federal Highway Administration Appropriation.—In addition to amounts otherwise available,...

[§§ 181 to 190. Renumbered §§ 601 to 610] -

CHAPTER 2— OTHER HIGHWAYS

§ 201. Federal lands and tribal transportation programs - (a) Purpose.—Recognizing the need for all public Federal and tribal...

§ 202. Tribal transportation program - (a) Use of Funds.—(1) In general.—Funds made available under the...

§ 203. Federal lands transportation program - (a) Use of Funds.—(1) In general.—Funds made available under the...

§ 204. Federal lands access program - (a) Use of Funds.—(1) In general.—Funds made available under the...

§ 205. Forest development roads and trails - (a) Funds available for forest development roads and trails shall...

§ 206. Recreational trails program - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Motorized recreation.—The...

§ 207. Tribal transportation self-governance program - (a) Establishment.—Subject to the requirements of this section, the Secretary...

§ 208. Safe routes to school - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) In the vicinity of schools.—The term...

[§ 209. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 210. Defense access roads - (a) Authorization.—(1) In general.—When defense access roads are certified to...

[§ 211. Repealed. , , ] -

[§ 212. Repealed. , , ] -

[§ 213. Repealed. , , ] -

[§ 214. Repealed. , , ] -

[§ 215. Repealed. , , ] -

[§ 216. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 217. Bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways - (a) Use of STP and Congestion Mitigation Program Funds.—Subject to...

§ 218. Alaska Highway - (a) Recognizing the benefits that will accrue to the State...

[§ 219. Repealed. , , ] -

CHAPTER 3— GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 301. Freedom from tolls - Except as provided in with respect to certain toll bridges...

§ 302. State transportation department - (a) Any State desiring to avail itself of the provisions...

[§ 303. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 304. Participation by small business enterprises - It is declared to be in the national interest to...

§ 305. Archeological and paleontological salvage - Funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title...

§ 306. Mapping - (a) In General.—In carrying out the provisions of this title,...

[§ 307. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 308. Cooperation with Federal and State agencies and foreign countries - (a) Authorized Activities.—(1) In general.—The Secretary may perform, by contract...

[§ 309. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 310. Civil defense - In order to assure that adequate consideration is given to...

§ 311. Highway improvements strategically important to the national defense - Funds made available under subsection (a) of may be used...

§ 312. Detail of Army, Navy, and Air Force officers - The Secretary of Defense, upon request of the Secretary, is...

§ 313. Buy America - (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of...

§ 314. Relief of employees in hazardous work - The Secretary is authorized in an emergency to use appropriations...

§ 315. Rules, regulations, and recommendations - Except as provided in sections 202(a)(5), 203(a)(3), and 205(a) of...

§ 316. Consent by United States to conveyance of property - For the purposes of this title the consent of the...

§ 317. Appropriation for highway purposes of lands or interests in lands owned by the United States - (a) If the Secretary determines that any part of the...

§ 318. Highway relocation due to airport - Federal highway funds shall not be used for the reconstruction...

§ 319. Landscaping and scenic enhancement - (a) Landscape and Roadside Development.—The Secretary may approve as a...

§ 320. Bridges on Federal dams - (a) Each executive department, independent establishment, office, board, bureau, commission,...

§ 321. Signs identifying funding sources - If a State has a practice of erecting on projects...

§ 322. Magnetic levitation transportation technology deployment program - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Eligible project...

§ 323. Donations and credits - (a) Donations of Property Being Acquired.—Nothing in this title, or...

§ 324. Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex - No person shall on the ground of sex be excluded...

[§ 325. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 326. State assumption of responsibility for categorical exclusions - (a) Categorical Exclusion Determinations.—(1) In general.—The Secretary may assign, and...

§ 327. Surface transportation project delivery program - (a) Establishment.—(1) In general.—The Secretary shall carry out a surface...

§ 328. Eligibility for environmental restoration and pollution abatement - (a) In General.—Subject to subsection (b), environmental restoration and pollution...

§ 329. Eligibility for control of noxious weeds and aquatic noxious weeds and establishment of native species - (a) In General.—In accordance with all applicable Federal law (including...

§ 330. Program for eliminating duplication of environmental reviews - (a) Establishment.—(1) In general.—The Secretary shall establish a pilot program...

§ 331. Evaluation of projects within an operational right-of-way - (a) Definitions.—(1) Eligible project or activity.—(A) In general.—In this section,...

§ 332. Pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way - (a) In General.—The Secretary shall establish a program to provide...

CHAPTER 4— HIGHWAY SAFETY

§ 401. Authority of the Secretary - The Secretary is authorized and directed to assist and cooperate...

§ 402. Highway safety programs - (a) Program Required.—(1) In general.—Each State shall have a highway...

§ 403. Highway safety research and development - (a) Defined Term.—In this section, the term “Federal laboratory” includes—(1)...

§ 404. High-visibility enforcement program - (a) In General.—The Secretary shall establish and administer a program...

§ 405. National priority safety programs - (a) General Authority.—Subject to the requirements of this section, the...

§ 406. General requirements for Federal assistance - (a) Definition of Funded Project.—In this section, the term “funded...

§ 407. Discovery and admission as evidence of certain reports and surveys - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists,...

§ 408. Agency accountability - (a) Triennial State Management Reviews.—(1) In general.—Except as provided under...

[§ 409. Renumbered § 407] -

[§§ 410, 411. Repealed. , (f), , ] -

[§ 412. Renumbered § 408] -

CHAPTER 5— RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION

§ 501. Definitions - (1) Federal laboratory.—The term “Federal laboratory” includes a Government-owned, Government-operated...

§ 502. Surface transportation research, development, and technology - (a) Basic Principles Governing Research and Technology Investments.—(1) Applicability.—The research,...

§ 503. Research and technology development and deployment - (a) In General.—The Secretary shall—(1) carry out research, development, and...

§ 504. Training and education - (a) National Highway Institute.—(1) In general.—The Secretary shall operate in...

§ 505. State planning and research - (a) General Rule.—Two percent of the sums apportioned to a...

[§§ 506, 507. Repealed. , §§ 52006(a), 52007(a), , ] -

[§ 508. Repealed. , , ] -

[§ 509. Repealed. , , ] -

§ 510. Future strategic highway research program - (a) Establishment.—The Secretary, in consultation with the American Association of...

§ 511. Multistate corridor operations and management - (a) In General.—The Secretary shall encourage multistate cooperative agreements, coalitions,...

§ 512. National ITS program plan - (a) In General.—(1) Updates.—Not later than 1 year after the...

§ 513. Use of funds for ITS activities - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Eligible entity.—The...

§ 514. Goals and purposes - (a) Goals.—The goals of the intelligent transportation system program include—(1)...

§ 515. General authorities and requirements - (a) Scope.—Subject to the provisions of sections 512 through 518,...

§ 516. Research and development - (a) In General.—The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive program...

§ 517. National architecture and standards - (a) In General.—(1) Development, implementation, and maintenance.—In accordance with section...

§ 518. Vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications systems deployment - (a) In General.—Not later than July 6, 2016, the Secretary...

§ 519. Infrastructure development - (1) shall be used primarily for the development of intelligent...

§ 520. Transportation Resilience and Adaptation Centers of Excellence - (a) Definition of Center of Excellence.—In this section, the term...

CHAPTER 6— INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE

§ 601. Generally applicable provisions - (a) Definitions.—The following definitions apply to sections 601 through 609:(1)...

§ 602. Determination of eligibility and project selection - (a) Eligibility.—(1) In general.—A project shall be eligible to receive...

§ 603. Secured loans - (a) In General.—(1) Agreements.—Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the...

§ 604. Lines of credit - (a) In General.—(1) Agreements.—Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4), the...

§ 605. Program administration - (a) Requirement.—The Secretary shall establish a uniform system to service...

§ 606. State and local permits - (1) relieve any recipient of the assistance of any obligation...

§ 607. Regulations - The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as the Secretary determines...

§ 608. Funding - (a) Funding.—(1) Spending and borrowing authority.—Spending and borrowing authority for...

§ 609. Reports to Congress - (a) In General.—On June 1, 2012, and every 2 years...

§ 610. State infrastructure bank program - (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Capital project.—The...

§ 611. Asset concessions and innovative finance assistance - (a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Approved infrastructure asset.—The term “approved infrastructure...

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US Code Title 23— HIGHWAYS

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Title 23— HIGHWAYS