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Committee hears rest-area paving plans, EV‑charger constraints; town‑highway disaster and clean‑water grants outlined
Summary
AOT told the committee rest-area paving is in the FY27 budget but federal restrictions limit commercial activity at rest areas; members discussed adjacent land or public–private partnerships for Level‑3 EV chargers. AOT also outlined town‑highway disaster reimbursements and Clean Water Fund‑backed Better Roads grants.
Agency staff told the committee there is not much new in the rest‑area line beyond a statewide paving allocation, and that rest areas—built largely with federal dollars—face restrictions on commercial activities that limit direct charging or commercial vending.
Representative White and others asked whether Level‑3 EV chargers could be sited adjacent to rest areas on state‑owned or privately purchased land so users could access bathrooms and facilities while charging. AOT staff…
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