National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act of 1997

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Surface Transportation Title II: Highway Safety Title III: Federal Mass Transportation Amendments of 1997 Title IV: Motor Carrier Safety Title V: Infrastructure Credit Enhancement Title VI: Research Part A: Programs and Activities Part B: Intelligent Transportation Systems Act of 1997 Title VII: Revenue Title VIII: Rail Passenger Programs National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act of 1997 - Title I: Surface Transportation - Surface Transportation Act of 1997 - Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for: (1) the National Highway System (NHS); (2) the Interstate Maintenance Program (IM); (3) the Surface Transportation Program (STP); (4) the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ); (5) the Bridge Program; (6) the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP); (7) infrastructure safety; (8) the Integrated Safety Fund; (9) the Recreational Trails Program; and (10) university transportation centers. (Sec. 1003) Includes among eligible NHS projects: (1) specified capital improvements to National Railroad Passenger Corporation or publicly owned intercity passenger rail lines; (2) natural habitat mitigation; an…