PORTABLE TRAFFIC SIGNALS                                                                        S.B. 1092:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 1092 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Tom Casperson

Committee:  Transportation

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow a temporary traffic control signal to be located on, over, or adjacent to the traveled portion of the roadway, subject to Federal law.

MCL 257.612                                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have an indeterminate but nominal fiscal impact at the State and local levels. By broadening placement restrictions on temporary traffic control signals, the bill would permit road agencies to choose from a wider variety of traffic control products. This could result in savings for road agencies in equipment rentals and purchases.

Date Completed:  10-1-14                                                 Fiscal Analyst:  Glenn Steffens

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.