Legislative issues
U.S. Congress
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)
On Friday, July 6, President Obama signed into law a new two-year transportation authorization, entitled Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21 ). The new law provides to FTA an authorization level of$10.6 billion in FY2013 and $10.7 billion in FY2014. MAP-21 will take effect on October 1, 2012. Until then, current programs will be managed under existing law (SAFETEA-LU), which expires on September 30, 2012.
- Federal Transit Administration - MAP-21 information
- Federal Transit Law as Amended by MAP-21
- Highlighted Changes in the Law
Chapter 53 of title 49 USC, as amended by MAP-21
Iowa Legislature
Prohibiting a person from writing or sending a text message while operating a motor vehicle
House File 2456 - An Act concerning the use of electronic, handheld communication devices while driving, including prohibiting a person from writing or sending a text message while driving a motor vehicle and providing penalties. Please see attached link for more detailed information.
http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=BillInfo&Service=Billbook&ga=83&menu=text&hbill=HF2456
Regulation of motor vehicles by the Iowa DOT
Senate File 2246 - An Act relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by the department of transportation, including modification of the definition of business-trade truck, provisions concerning licensing sanctions and penalties for vehicle recyclers and motor vehicle dealers, annual registration fees for certain vehicles equipped for a person with a disability or used by a person who relies on a wheelchair, requirements for the issuance of temporary persons with disabilities parking permits, and provisions for the operation of certain taxicabs and limousines.
http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=BillInfo&Service=Billbook&ga=83&menu=text&hbill=SF2246
Iowa Code quick reference
Commercial Driver's License Requirements
Urban and regional transit equipment certificates and plates
Iowa Code sections
State Transit Assistance
Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Program
