Establishes a noise abatement measure program to fund highway noise reduction projects.

This bill amends Michigan's transportation law to create a noise abatement measure program. The program will provide funding for the construction and maintenance of noise abatement measures, such as sound walls and pavement texturing, to reduce highway noise in areas without existing measures. Local road authorities can apply for grants or loans to fund these projects. The Department of Transportation will establish a review process for applications, score projects based on criteria like cost and noise reduction, and report annually on program utilization.

Establishes a noise abatement measure program to fund highway noise reduction projects.

This bill amends Michigan's transportation law to create a noise abatement measure program. The program will provide funding for the construction and maintenance of noise abatement measures, such as sound walls and pavement texturing, to reduce highway noise in areas without existing measures. Local road authorities can apply for grants or loans to fund these projects. The Department of Transportation will establish a review process for applications, score projects based on criteria like cost and noise reduction, and report annually on program utilization.