Transportation Bills

General Assembly

“On the transportation front, HB 2 as introduced would have required each locality in a VDOT construction district to vote individually as to transportation priorities as to whether they prefer allocations for transportation projects that address congestion relief or that would promote economic development. The bill is being rewritten to have the Commonwealth Transportation Board cooperate with MPOs in developing a prioritization process for allocating funds for the six-year improvement plan. Also, HB 854 and SB 470 are on their way to passage. The bills set a 35-mph maximum speed limit for gravel roads in all localities (currently the limit applies only to certain localities). The Senate has passed its version, while the House bill was approved Thursday in the House Transportation Committee.”

~Writes David Blount TJPDC Legislative Liaison