KRS 175.750: Legislative findings.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky determines as a legislative

finding of fact that the economy of the Commonwealth and the consequent economic

development potential of the citizens of the Commonwealth are vitally dependent upon

the existence and availability of a statewide system of safe, adequate and well-maintained

highways, roads and thoroughfares; that there is a serious need for construction,

reconstruction, and in some cases relocation of many such highways, roads and

thoroughfares to preserve and enhance the economic well -being and development of the

Commonwealth and the health and safety of the public; and that in many cases, highways,

roads and thoroughfares which are vital economic links between various sections of the

Commonwealth have become, by reason of age and continued usage obsolete and are no

longer capable of affording the services required in a modern industrial society. The

General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky further determines as a legislative

finding of fact that the construction, reconstruction, and relocation of a system of such

economic development roads through the Turnpike Authority of Kentucky will preserve

and enhance the economic viability of the Commonwealth, will enable the

Commonwealth to prosp er and make available its economic potentials to the fullest

possible degree, will protect and enhance the safety, health, convenience and welfare of

the traveling public and will therefore constitute the performance of essential

governmental and public purposes.