72-12-102. Legislative findings and policy.
(1) The Legislature finds that: increasingly heavy commuting burdens on Utah's freeways and major transportation arteries are gradually aggravating driving conditions for all Utah motorists; single-occupant driving is the predominant mode of transportation used by commuters in Utah; single-occupant driving represents the most costly and most excessive use of dwindling petroleum reserves; and rapidly increasing energy costs represent an ever-growing burden on commuters' work-related expenses.
(2) The policy of this state is to support and encourage transportation modes and ride-sharing programs that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing gasoline consumption and protecting the environment.