Section 850.304 - TRID planning study factorsThe scope and scale of transit improvements and community facility improvements, as well as any needed support facilities, shall be assessed in the TRID planning study. The TRID planning study shall also serve as the basis for a comprehensive plan amendment to establish the TRID if the municipality has a currently adopted comprehensive plan. The following shall apply:
(1) The planning study shall consider the need for capital improvements to transit-related facilities and adjacent public infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks and water, sewer and storm drainage service and public facilities, as well as opportunities for private sector real estate development and ways in which such facilities, services and development can be financed.(2) Municipalities and counties undertaking a TRID planning study shall receive priority consideration for planning grants and technical assistance from the department. Any funding provided by the department to assist with TRID planning studies, except where otherwise limited by law, shall require a match of 25%.(3) Commonwealth agencies are directed to provide State resources, programs and new capital investments that will assist local governments, transportation authorities and public transportation agencies to implement TRIDS.Amended by P.L. TBD 2016 No. 151, § 2, eff. 2/2/2017.2004, Dec. 8, P.L. 1801, No. 238, §304, effective in 60 days [ 2/7/2005].