STATEWIDE PLANNING.

SEC. 1204. STATEWIDE PLANNING. * * * * * * * (i) Participation of Local Elected Officials.— (1) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of the participation of local elected officials in transportation planning and programming. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the degree of cooperation between each State, local officials in rural areas in the State, and regional planning and development organizations in the State. (2) Report.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report containing the results of the study with any recommendations the Secretary determines appropriate as a result of the study. * * * * * * *