; (2) to ensure the safe and efficient accommodation of broadband infrastructure in the public right-of-way; (3) to include broadband stakeholders in the transportation planning process; and (4) to coordinate highway construction plans with other statewide telecommunications and broadband plans. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate State agency The term appropriate State agency means a State governmental agency that is recognized by the executive branch of the State as having the experience necessary to evaluate and carry out projects relating to the proper and effective installation and operation of broadband infrastructure. (2) Broadband infrastructure The term broadband infrastructure means any buried or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (3) Broadband infrastructure entity The term broadband infrastructure entity means any entity that— (A) installs, owns, or operates broadband infrastructure; and (B) provides broadband services to the public in a manner consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity, as determined by the State. (4) State The term State means— (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia