Sec. 3. Strategic planning; transit. The Department of Transportation shall begin a strategic planning process to address challenges such as administrative streamlining of transit funding; marketing and redesign of transit to appeal to a wider range of customers; innovative financing of transit projects; connectivity to airports and rail; and other issues. The department shall present a status report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters during the First Regular Session of the 120th Legislature. The Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds to assist with this planning process.

Sec. 4. Funding for transit projects. The Department of Transportation shall work with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Environmental Protection to identify funding sources for innovative transit and transportation projects that address sprawl and air quality issues. The departments may pursue federal grants or funds to assist with these projects.

Sec. 5. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act.

2000-01

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Transportation Services

All Other $500,000

Provides for the appropriation of funds for alternative transportation.

SUMMARY

This bill implements the recommendations of the Task Force on State Office Building Location, Other State Growth-related Capital Investments and Patterns of Development that relate to transportation policy. The bill expands the purposes of the