Mountain View Corridor Completion Act

10/10/2024, 9:41 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.
Bill 118 s 3036, also known as the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for the completion of the Mountain View Corridor, a major transportation project in the state of Utah.

The Mountain View Corridor is a planned highway that will run north-south through the western part of the Salt Lake Valley. The completion of this corridor is seen as crucial for improving transportation infrastructure in the region, reducing traffic congestion, and promoting economic development.

If passed, the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act would allocate federal funds to help expedite the construction of the remaining segments of the highway. It would also streamline the permitting process and provide additional resources for environmental mitigation efforts. Supporters of the bill argue that completing the Mountain View Corridor will have numerous benefits for the local community, including improved access to jobs, schools, and recreational opportunities. They also believe that the project will help to alleviate traffic congestion on existing roadways and spur economic growth in the region. Opponents of the bill may raise concerns about the environmental impact of the highway construction and the allocation of federal funds for a single transportation project. They may also question the necessity of completing the Mountain View Corridor in light of other pressing infrastructure needs across the country. Overall, the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to have a major impact on transportation infrastructure in Utah. Its passage would represent a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to improve the region's transportation network and support economic development.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3036

Introduced on
2023-10-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/18/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.
Bill 118 s 3036, also known as the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for the completion of the Mountain View Corridor, a major transportation project in the state of Utah.

The Mountain View Corridor is a planned highway that will run north-south through the western part of the Salt Lake Valley. The completion of this corridor is seen as crucial for improving transportation infrastructure in the region, reducing traffic congestion, and promoting economic development.

If passed, the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act would allocate federal funds to help expedite the construction of the remaining segments of the highway. It would also streamline the permitting process and provide additional resources for environmental mitigation efforts. Supporters of the bill argue that completing the Mountain View Corridor will have numerous benefits for the local community, including improved access to jobs, schools, and recreational opportunities. They also believe that the project will help to alleviate traffic congestion on existing roadways and spur economic growth in the region. Opponents of the bill may raise concerns about the environmental impact of the highway construction and the allocation of federal funds for a single transportation project. They may also question the necessity of completing the Mountain View Corridor in light of other pressing infrastructure needs across the country. Overall, the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to have a major impact on transportation infrastructure in Utah. Its passage would represent a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to improve the region's transportation network and support economic development.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Utah certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Geography and mapping•
Land transfers•
National Guard and reserves•
Roads and highways•
Utah

Comments

APPROVED
BG
Benedict Gregory
@sansho_jackfruit_ardbeg73813
I can't believe this bill is gonna pass. It's gonna mess everything up for me and my family. I don't know how we're gonna deal with it. #frustrated

APPROVED
JC
Justin Creech
@new_zealand_spinach_grapefruit_herbs_and_spice53515
This bill is bad news, who does it even help? #confused #politics #mountainviewcorridor

APPROVED
JC
Jaxon Cherry
@kohlrabi_glenkeith_oregano66640
This bill is total BS, it's gonna mess everything up for us regular folks. #NotCool

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/18/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.