Bill > SB0242

This bill makes several amendments to Utah's transportation laws. It clarifies regulations for mobile businesses, such as food trucks, by preventing political subdivisions from completely prohibiting them in zones where food establishments are permitted or restricting their operation near restaurants, with an exception for temporary mass gatherings or special events. The bill also updates definitions related to vehicle registration and residency, and modifies vehicle registration fees, including the road usage charge for electric and commercial vehicles. Additionally, it allows motorcycles, school buses, and public transit vehicles to temporarily impede bike or parking lanes under specific circumstances, and clarifies rules for towing dispatch vendors and the reporting requirements for towed vehicles. The bill also addresses the use of local option sales taxes for transportation projects and makes changes to the funding and use of various transportation investment funds, including those for highway projects, commuter rail, and active transportation. Finally, it introduces new provisions for local highway mobility plans in Salt Lake City, requiring agreements with the Department of Transportation to categorize roads and manage highway reduction strategies.