Michigan § 247.856 - Determination of board; factors.
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§ 247.856. Determination of board; factors.
In making its determination, the board shall take into consideration the level and character of service provided by the highway before transfer and that reasonably expected to be provided if the transfer were approved with the objective of assuring that the proper level and character of service shall be provided the affected community, the traveling public and the area served by the highway.
The board shall take into consideration the latest standards and criteria on functional classification of highways available from the United States bureau of public roads, the latest standards and criteria for functional classification used in the continuing study of highway needs in this state, and other accepted and recognized criteria appropriate for use in determining the level and character of service, classification and jurisdiction of highways.
The board shall also take into consideration appropriate state, regional and local transportation plans, development plans, master plans or other plans developed by official agencies.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 247.856 ("Determination of board; factors.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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