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23 U.S.C. § 301 — Freedom from tolls
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Except as provided in [section 129 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title23-section129&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to certain toll bridges and toll tunnels, all highways constructed under the provisions of this title shall be free from tolls of all kinds.
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Except as provided in [section 129 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title23-section129&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to certain toll bridges and toll tunnels, all highways constructed under the provisions of this title shall be free from tolls of all kinds.
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**(a) Basic Program.—**
(1) **Authorization for federal participation.—** — Subject to the provisions of this section, Federal participation shall be permitted on the same basis and in the same manner as construction of toll-free highways is permitted under this chapter in the—
(A) initial construction of a toll highway, bridge, or tunnel or approach to the highway, bridge, or tunnel;
(B) initial construction of 1 or more lanes or other improvements that increase capacity of a highway, bridge, or tunnel (other than a highway on the Interstate System) and conversion of that highway, bridge, or tunnel to a tolled facility, if the number of toll-free lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, after the construction is not less than the number of toll-free lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, before the construction;
(C) initial construction of 1 or more lanes or other improvements that increase the capacity of a highway, bridge, or tunnel on the Interstate System and conversion of that highway, bridge, or tunnel to a tolled facility, if the number of toll-free non-HOV lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, after such construction is not less than the number of toll-free non-HOV lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, before such construction;
(D) reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, or replacement of a toll highway, bridge, or tunnel or approach to the highway, bridge, or tunnel;
(E) reconstruction or replacement of a toll-free bridge or tunnel and conversion of the bridge or tunnel to a toll facility;
(F) reconstruction of a toll-free Federal-aid highway (other than a highway on the Interstate System) and conversion of the highway to a toll facility;
(G) reconstruction, restoration, or rehabilitation of a highway on the Interstate System if the number
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**(a) In General.—** The Secretary shall—
(1) carry out research, development, and deployment activities that encompass the entire innovation lifecycle; and
(2) ensure that all research carried out under this section aligns with the transportation research and development strategic plan of the Secretary under [section 6503 of title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section6503&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Highway Research and Development Program.—**
(1) **Objectives.—** — In carrying out the highway research and development program, the Secretary, to address current and emerging highway transportation needs, shall—
(A) identify research topics;
(B) coordinate research and development activities;
(C) carry out research, testing, and evaluation activities;
(D) provide technology transfer and technical assistance;
(E) engage with public and private entities to spur advancement of emerging transformative innovations through accelerated market readiness; and
(F) consult frequently with public and private entities on new transportation technologies.
(2) **Improving highway safety.—**
(A) *In general.—* — The Secretary shall carry out research and development activities from an integrated perspective to establish and implement systematic measures to improve highway safety.
(B) *Objectives.—* — In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall carry out research and development activities—
(i) to achieve greater long-term safety gains;
(ii) to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on public roads;
(iii) to fill knowledge gaps that limit the effectiveness of research;
(iv) to support the development and implementation of State strategic highway safety plans;
(v) to advan
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TITLE 23—HIGHWAYS
§ 304
Sec.
330.
Program for eliminating duplication of envi-
ronmental reviews.
331.
Evaluation of projects within an operational
right-of-way.
332.
Pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and
highway rights-of-way.
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2021—Pub. L. 117–58, div. A, title I, §§ 11309(b), 11525(t),
11528(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 536, 608, 612, added items
331 and 332 and struck out item 325 ‘‘State assumption
of responsibilities for certain programs and projects’’.
2015—Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1309(d), Dec. 4,
2015, 129 Stat. 1397, added item 330.
2012—Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title I, § 1519(c)(1)(C),
July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 575, struck out items 303 ‘‘Man-
agement systems’’ and 309 ‘‘Cooperation with other
American Republics’’.
Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title I, § 1313(i), July 6, 2012, 126
Stat. 547, which directed amendment of item 327 in the
analysis of title 23, United States Code, by substituting
‘‘Surface transportation project delivery program’’ for
‘‘Surface transportation project delivery pilot pro-
gram’’, was executed to the analysis for this chapter, to
reflect the probable intent of Congress.
2005—Pub. L. 109–59, title I, §§ 1901(b), 1903(b), title VI,
§§ 6003(b), 6004(b), 6005(b), 6006(c), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat.
1464, 1465, 1867, 1868, 1872, 1873, added items 313, 321, and
325 to 329.
1998—Pub. L. 105–178, title I, §§ 1212(a)(2)(B)(i), 1218(b),
1301(d)(3), title V, § 5119(c), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 193,
219, 226, 452, substituted ‘‘State transportation depart-
ment’’ for ‘‘State highway department’’ in item 302,
struck out items 307 ‘‘Research and planning’’ and 321
‘‘National Highway Institute’’, added item 322, sub-
stituted ‘‘Donations and credits’’ for ‘‘Donations’’ i
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