49 U.S.C. § 5501 — National Intermodal Transportation Sys-

Page 379 TITLE 49—TRANSPORTATION § 5501 ized area divided by the sum of populations of all urbanized areas in the State. Amounts ap- portioned to each urbanized area shall be added to amounts apportioned to that urban- ized area under section 5336, and made avail- able for grants under section 5307. (Added Pub. L. 109–59, title III, § 3038(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1636; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title III, § 3030(f), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1497.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 5338, referred to in subsec. (b), was amended generally by Pub. L. 117–58, div. C, § 30017, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 912. As amended, section 5338(a)(2)(N), which was probably intended instead of the reference in the original to ‘‘section 5338(b)(2)(N)’’, no longer relates to allocations of funds to carry out this section, but such provision can be found elsewhere in section 5338. AMENDMENTS 2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–94 added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ‘‘Of the amounts made available for each fiscal year under section 5338(b)(2)(M), the Sec- retary shall apportion— ‘‘(1) 50 percent to States and urbanized areas in ac- cordance with subsection (c); and ‘‘(2) 50 percent to States and urbanized areas in ac- cordance with subsection (d).’’ Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. CHAPTER 55—INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL Sec. 5501. National Intermodal Transportation System policy. [5502. Repealed.] [5503. Repealed.] 5504. Model intermodal transportation plans. 5505. University transportation centers program. 5506. Advanced transportation research initiative. 5507. Transportation workforce outreach program. SUBCHAPTER II—TERMINALS 5561. Definition. 5562. Assistance projects. 5563. Conversion of certain rail passenger termi- nals. 5564. Interim preservation of certain rail passenger terminals. 5565. Encouraging the development of plans for converting certain rail passenger terminals. 5566. Records and audits. 5567. Preference for preserving buildings of historic or architectural significance. 5568. Authorization of appropriations. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2021—Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title V, §§ 25013(b), 25020(c)(2), 25021(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 869, 878, which directed amendment of analysis for subchapter I of this chapter by striking out item 5502 ‘‘Intermodal Transportation Advisory Board’’ and adding items 5506 and 5507 at the end, was executed to analysis for this chapter to reflect the probable intent of Congress. 2015—Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title VI, § 6015(b), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1571, struck out item 5503 ‘‘Office of Intermodalism’’. 2012—Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title II, §§ 52009(b), 52010(b), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 887, added item 5505, struck out former item 5505 ‘‘National university trans- portation centers’’, and struck out item 5506 ‘‘Univer- sity transportation research’’. 2005—Pub. L. 109–59, title V, §§ 5401(c), 5402(c), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1815, 1820, substituted ‘‘National univer- sity transportation centers’’ for ‘‘University transpor- tation research’’ in item 5505 and ‘‘University transpor- tation research’’ for ‘‘Advanced vehicle technologies program’’ in item 5506. 1998—Pub. L. 105–178, title V, §§ 5110(b), 5111(b), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 444, 445, added items 5505 and 5506. SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL § 5501. National Intermodal Transportation Sys- tem policy (a) GENERAL.—It is the policy of the United States Government to develop a National Inter- modal Transportation System that is economi- cally efficient and environmentally sound, pro- vides the foundation for the United States to compete in the global economy, and will move individuals and property in an energy efficient way. (b) SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS.—(1) The Na- tional Intermodal Transportation System shall consist of all forms of transportation in a uni- fied, interconnected manner, including the transportation systems of the future, to reduce energy consumption and air pollution while pro- moting economic development and supporting the United States’ preeminent position in inter- national commerce. (2) The National Intermodal Transportation System shall include a National Highway Sys- tem consisting of the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways and those principal arterial roads that are essential for interstate and regional commerce and travel, national defense, intermodal transfer facilities, and international commerce and border cross- ings. (3) The National Intermodal Transportation System shall include significant improvements in public transportation necessary to achieve national goals for improved air quality, energy conservation, international competitiveness, and mobility for elderly individuals, individuals with disabilities, and economically disadvan- taged individuals in urban and rural areas of the United States. (4) The National Intermodal Transportation System shall provide improved access to ports and airports, the Nation’s link to commerce. (5) The National Intermodal Transportation System shall give special emphasis to the con- tributions of the transportation sectors to in- creased productivity growth. Social benefits must be considered with particular attention to the external benefits of reduced air pollution, reduced traffic congestion, and other aspects of the quality of life in the United States. (6) The National Intermodal Transportation System must be operated and maintained with insistent attention to the concepts of innova- tion, competition, energy efficiency, produc- Page 380 TITLE 49—TRANSPORTATION [§ 5502 tivity, growth, and accountability. Practices that resulted in the lengthy and overly costly construction of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Sys- tem of Interstate and Defense Highways must be confronted and stopped. (7) The National Intermodal Transportation System shall be adapted to ‘‘intelligent vehi- cles’’, ‘‘magnetic levitation systems’’, and other new technologies, wherever feasible and eco- nomical, with benefit cost estimates given spe- cial emphasis on safety considerations and tech- niques for cost allocation. (8) When appropriate, the National Intermodal Transportation System will be financed, as re- gards Government apportionments and reim- bursements, by the Highway Trust Fund. Finan- cial assistance will be provided to State and local governments and their instrumentalities to help carry out national goals related to mo- bility for elderly individuals, individuals with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged in- dividuals. (9) The National Intermodal Transportation System must be the centerpiece of a national in- vestment commitment to create the new wealth of the United States for the 21st century. (c) DISTRIBUTION AND POSTING.—The Secretary of Transportation shall distribute copies of the policy in subsections (a) and (b) of this section to each employee of the Department of Trans- portation and ensure that the policy is posted in all offices of the Department. (Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 848.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 5501 ............ 49:101 (note). Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 2, 105 Stat. 1914. In this section, the words ‘‘Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways’’ are sub- stituted for ‘‘National System of Interstate and De- fense Highways’’ because of the Act of October 15, 1990 (Public Law 101–427, 104 Stat. 927). [§ 5502. Repealed. Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title V, § 25021(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 878] Section, Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 849; Pub. L. 109–59, title IV, § 4145(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1749, related to Intermodal Transportation Advi- sory Board. [§ 5503. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title VI, § 6015(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1571] Section, Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 850; Pub. L. 105–178, title V, § 5109(b), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 440; Pub. L. 108–426, § 4(c), Nov. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2425; Pub. L. 109–59, title IV, § 4149, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1750; Pub. L. 110–244, title III, § 301(k), June 6, 2008, 122 Stat. 1616; Pub. L. 113–76, div. L, title I, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 574, related to the Office of Intermodalism. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amend- ment note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Or- ganization and Employees. § 5504. Model intermodal transportation plans (a) GRANTS.—The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants to States to develop model State intermodal transportation plans that are consistent with the policy set forth in section 302(e) of this title. The model plans shall include systems for collecting data related to inter- modal transportation. (b) DISTRIBUTION.—The Secretary shall award grants to States under this section that rep- resent a variety of geographic regions and trans- portation needs, patterns, and modes. (c) PLAN SUBMISSION.—As a condition to a State receiving a grant under this section, the Secretary shall require that the State provide assurances that the State will submit to the Secretary a State intermodal transportation plan not later than 18 months after the date of receipt of the grant. (d) GRANT AMOUNTS.—The Secretary shall re- serve, from amounts deducted under section 104(a) of title 23, $3,000,000 to make grants under this section. The total amount that a State may receive in grants under this section may not be more than $500,000. (Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 850.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 5504 ............ 49:301 (note). Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 5003, 105 Stat. 2159. § 5505. University transportation centers pro- gram (a) UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION CENTERS PRO- GRAM.— (1) ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION.—The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), shall make grants under this section to eligible nonprofit institutions of higher education to establish and operate uni- versity transportation centers. (2) ROLE OF CENTERS.—The role of each uni- versity transportation center referred to in paragraph (1) shall be— (A) to advance transportation expertise and technology in the varied disciplines that comprise the field of transportation through education, research, and technology transfer activities; (B) to provide for a critical multimodal transportation knowledge base outside of the Department of Transportation; and (C) to address critical workforce needs and educate the next generation of transpor- tation leaders with respect to the matters described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of section 6503(c)(1). (b) COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS.— (1) APPLICATIONS.—To receive a grant under this section, a consortium of nonprofit institu- tions of higher education shall submit to the Secretary an application that is in such form and contains such information as the Sec- retary may require. (2) RESTRICTION.— (A) LIMITATION.—A lead institution of a consortium of nonprofit institutions of high- er education, as applicable, may only receive 1 grant per fiscal year as a lead institution