Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 512.02 - Definitions
The words and phrases defined in ss. 85.52 and 340.01, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter:
(1) "Economic
development" means any of the following:
(a)
Retention or creation of jobs in the state.
(b) Significant capital investment.
(c) Increased competitiveness of a Wisconsin
business leading to increased sales or profits and significant contribution to
the economy of this state.
(2) "Eligible applicant" means a county,
city, village or town, Amtrak, as defined in s.
85.061(1),
Stats., a railroad as defined in s.
85.01(5),
Stats., a private nonprofit organization that is an eligible applicant under s.
85.22(2) (am),
Stats., or a transit commission created under s.
59.58(2) or
66.1021, Stats.
(3) "Mobility" means the efficient movement
of people and commodities by various transportation and carrier
modes.
(4) "Project" means a state
infrastructure bank project eligible under s.
85.52, Stats., and
P.L.
104-59 section 350, 109 Stat. 618-622.
(5) "Transportation efficiency" means an
infrastructure or mobility improvement which does any of the following:
(a) Increases traffic mobility.
(b) Reduces traffic congestion.
(c) Reduces travel time.
(d) Reduces travel distance.
(e) Improves accessibility.
(f) Increases traffic circulation.
(g) Improves geometrics.
(h) Improves comfort and rideability of
travelers.
(i) Increases mobility
for seniors and individuals with disabilities as defined in s.
85.22(2),
Stats.
(j) Improves
safety.
(k) Improves air
quality.
Notes
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