(A)
- (1) For purposes of this section "routine operation and maintenance" includes, but is not limited to, signage of routes, pavement marking, replacement and installation of guard rails, repair and installation of signals, "chip seal" of existing roads, enhancement projects such as streetscaping, adopt an interchange, bike lanes, curb cuts, installation of overhead message boards and cameras, research projects funded with federal aid, and pavement management system mapping.
- (2) For purposes of this section "emergency repairs" means, but is not limited to, unforeseen deterioration of roads, bridges, or equipment due to accidents, natural disasters, or other causes that could not have been expected or that pose an immediate danger to the public.
- (B) The secretary is charged with evaluating and approving the routine operation and maintenance requests or emergency repairs that are needed for existing roads and bridges that are not included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. However, requests made for resurfacing, installation of new signals, curb cuts on primary roads, bike lanes, or construction projects under ten million dollars must be approved by the commission pursuant to Section 57-1-370(N).
HISTORY: 2007 Act No. 114, Section 5, eff June 27, 2007.