Delaware § 8402 - Definitions.
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§ 8402. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Authority” or “Transportation Authority” means Delaware Transportation Authority.
(2) “Corridor route” means any existing or proposed road in an urban or rural area which is classified as part of the “principal arterial highway system” as defined in the National Highway Functional Classification Studies on record with the Department and which serves traffic corridor movements of substantial statewide or interstate travel and as to which the concept of service to abutting land is subordinate to the provisions of travel service to major traffic movements.
(3) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.
(4) “Deputy Secretary” means the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
(5) “Director” means the Director of the Transportation Authority and/or the Director of the Division of Highways and/or the Director of the Office of Administration.
(6) “Division” means the Division of Highways.
(7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
29 Del. C. 1953, § 8402; 57 Del. Laws, c. 514, § 1; 60 Del. Laws, c. 503, § 3; 62 Del. Laws, c. 379, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 46, § 57(a);Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 8402
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