112 STAT. 342 PUBLIC LAW 105-178—JUNE 9, 1998
- '(2) CONTENTS. —The plans and programs developed under
paragraph (1) for each metropolitan area shall provide for the development and integrated management and operation of transportation systems and facilities (including pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) that will function as an intermodal transportation system for the metropolitan area and as an integral part of an intermodal transportation system for the State and the United States. "(3) PROCESS. —The process for developing the plans and programs shall provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and shall be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree appropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation problems to be addressed. " (b) SCOPE OF PLANNING PROCESS. — "(1) IN GENERAL.— The metropolitan transportation planning process for a metropolitan area under this section shall provide for consideration of projects and strategies that will— "(A) support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; "(B) increase the safety and security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users; "(C) increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight; "(D) protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life; "(E) enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight; "(F) promote efficient system management and operation; and "(G) emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. "(2) FAILURE TO CONSIDER FACTORS.— The failure to consider any factor specified in paragraph (1) shall not be reviewable by any court under this title, subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, or chapter 7 of title 5 in any matter affecting a transportation plan, a transportation improvement plan, a project or strategy, or the certification of a planning process.". (b) DESIGNATING METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS. — Section 5303(c) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(A)— (A) by striking "representing" and inserting "that together represent"; and (B) by striking "as defined by the Secretary of Commerce)" and inserting "or cities, as defined by the Bureau of the Census)"; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking "In a metropolitan area" and all that follows through "shall include" and inserting "Each policy board of a metropolitan planning organization that serves an area designated as a transportation management area when designated or redesignated under this subsection shall consist of; and (B) by striking "officials of authorities" and inserting "officials of public agencies";
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