1. (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;
   2. (b) single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commuters in Utah;
   3. (c) single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use of dwindling petroleum reserves; and
   4. (d) rapidly increasing energy costs represent an ever-growing burden on commuters' work-related expenses.
2. (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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session