Traffic lane repurposing.

(1) When a governmental entity proposes any project that will repurpose one or more existing traffic lanes, the governmental entity shall include a traffic study to address any potential adverse impacts of the project, including, but not limited to, changes in traffic congestion and impacts on safety.

(2) If, following the study required by subsection (1), the governmental entity elects to continue with the design of the project, it must notify all affected property owners, impacted municipalities, and the counties in which the project is located at least 180 days before the design phase of the project is completed. The notice must provide a written explanation regarding the need for the project and information on how to review the traffic study required by subsection (1), and must indicate that all affected parties will be given an opportunity to provide comments to the proposing entity regarding potential impacts of the change.

(3) The governmental entity shall hold at least one public meeting, with at least 30 days prior notice, before completing the design phase of the project in the jurisdiction where the project is located. At the public meeting, the governmental entity shall explain the purpose of the project and receive public input, including possible alternatives, to determine the manner in which the project will affect the community.

(4) The governmental entity shall review all comments from the public meeting and take the comments and any alternatives presented during the meeting into consideration in the final design of the project.