§ 22703. Purposes

• (a) The purposes of a State rail plan are as follows:
  • (1) To set forth State policy involving freight and passenger rail transportation, including commuter rail operations, in the State.
  • (2) To establish the period covered by the State rail plan.
  • (3) To present priorities and strategies to enhance rail service in the State that benefits the public.
  • (4) To serve as the basis for Federal and State rail investments within the State.
• (b) A State rail plan shall be coordinated with other State transportation planning goals and programs, including the plan required under section 135 of title 23 , and set forth rail transportation’s role within the State transportation system.