{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"2540","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 2540","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS [2004.5. - 2704.79.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 13. Abandoned Railroad Lines [2540. - 2549.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-3/chapter-13"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1130.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature hereby declares that it is the policy of the state to acquire abandoned railroad lines when the right-of-way for such lines has a potential public transportation use including, but not limited to, a use for highways, busways, bicycles, pedestrians, or guideways.</p>","text":"The Legislature hereby declares that it is the policy of the state to acquire abandoned railroad lines when the right-of-way for such lines has a potential public transportation use including, but not limited to, a use for highways, busways, bicycles, pedestrians, or guideways.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/abandoned-railroad-lines-2540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}