This law defines key terms related to highways in Pennsylvania, particularly 'functionally-local highways,' and outlines the process for identifying, listing, and transferring these roads to municipalities. It mandates the department to regularly update and notify municipalities about highways designated for transfer, prioritizing those in poorer condition. The law ensures municipalities are informed and involved in the transfer process to improve local road management.
They are highways designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for transfer to municipal responsibility, typically local roads.
The department lists and describes all functionally-local highways, prioritizing those in poorer condition based on road quality reports.
Municipalities are notified after the department prepares the list and description of highways designated for transfer, including maps and details.
The law specifies the transfer process but does not detail refusal; typically, municipalities are notified and can agree to take responsibility.