(1) Each project, upon completion, shall continuously constitute a link between parts of the highway system of the Commonwealth, or between the Commonwealth and any state adjoining the Commonwealth, and shall always be open to public travel, subject to any tolls or restrictions established by the developing authority. All projects shall be subject to evaluation and inspection by the department, and shall meet the standards for public roadways established by the department.
(2) Projects may be developed in coordination with existing and proposed public transit systems. Effective:April 8, 2016