§ 72-6-119. "511" Traveler information services -- Lead agency -- Implementation -- Cooperation -- Rulemaking -- Costs.

(1) As used in this section, "511" or "511 service" means three-digit telecommunications dialing to access intelligent transportation system -- traveler information service provided in the state in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission and United States Department of Transportation.

(2) The department is the state's lead agency for implementing 511 service and is the state's point of contact for coordinating 511 service with telecommunications service providers.

(3) The department shall:

(a) implement and administer 511 service in the state;

(b) coordinate with the highway authorities and public transit districts to provide advanced multimodal traveler information through 511 service and other means; and

(c) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules as necessary to implement this section.

(4)

(a) In accordance with Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, the department shall enter into agreements or contracts with highway authorities and public transit districts to share the costs of implementing and administering 511 service in the state.

(b) The department shall enter into other agreements or contracts relating to the 511 service to offset the costs of implementing and administering 511 service in the state.

Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session