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HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND FERRIES

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(CD) Carried over from 2002 session but died in committee on or before December 9th


See also: Transportation
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs); operation in Buchanan County. Amending § 46.2-915.1. (Patron-Stump, HB 1902 (Chapter 313))
Arterial network of highways; eliminates references in Code. Amending §§ 33.1-55 and 33.1-221.1:2; repealing §§ 33.1-26 through 33.1-30, Chapter 620, 1983 Acts and Chapter 504, 1985 Acts. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1487 (Chapter 302))
Bicycle and pedestrian safety; allocation of certain federal transportation funds for improvements. Adding § 33.1-23.05. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1108 (F))
Billboards or advertising signs; removal of those that are abandoned. Amending § 15.2-2307. (Patron-Crittenden, HB 2473 (Chapter 53); Norment, SB 820 (Chapter 21))
Bottoms Bridge scales; upgrading of weigh station on I-64 in Henrico County. Amending Chapter 699, 1999 Acts; repealing Chapter 1009, 1999 Acts. (Patron-McDougle, HB 895 (CD))
Budget bill; repayment of funds diverted from Transportation Trust Fund and Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund. Adding § 2.2-1509.2. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1600 (Chapter 970))
Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission; abolishing provisions relating to satisfaction of bonded debt. Amending Chapter 714, 1956 Acts. (Patron-Bloxom, HB 1991 (F))
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Future of; Report on (HJR 210, 2002). (HD 18)
Commonwealth Transportation Board; membership. Amending § 33.1-1; repealing § 33.1-2. (Patron-Black, HB 1409 (F))
Commonwealth Transportation Board; membership, changes highway districts to regions. Amending §§ 33.1-1, 33.1-2, 33.1-221.1:3, 33.1-268, 33.1-269, 33.1-277, 33.1-285.1, 33.1-416, 33.1-436 and 58.1-2259; adding § 33.1-23.05. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2673 (F))
Commonwealth Transportation Board; powers and duties. Amending § 33.1-12. (Patron-Rollison, HB 2259 (Chapter 560); Williams, SB 869 (Chapter 533); Trumbo, SB 977 (Chapter 281))
Commonwealth Transportation Board; selection of at-large members. Amending §§ 33.1-1 and 33.1-2. (Patron-Williams, SB 444 (CD))
Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner; to appoint an inspector general. Amending § 33.1-8. (Patron-Rust, HB 1249 (CD); Rust, HB 1484 (F))
Condemnation proceedings; awards. Amending § 33.1-128. (Patron-Drake, HB 1949 (Chapter 318))
Condemnation proceedings; delays in filing. Amending §§ 33.1-127 and 33.1-132. (Patron-Drake, HB 1946 (Chapter 317))
Condemnation proceedings; rate used in connection with interest payments. Amending §§ 33.1-124 and 33.1-128. (Patron-Drake, HB 1950 (Chapter 47); Colgan, SB 713 (Chapter 19))
Condemnation proceedings; recovery of costs. Amending § 33.1-125. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2094 (F))
Constitutional amendment; Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund, and Transportation Trust Fund continued (first reference). Adding Section 7-B in Article X. (Patron-McDonnell, HJR 645 (F); Black, HJR 711 (I) See HJR645)
D. Woodrow Bird Memorial Highway; designating as a portion of Interstate Route 77 within Bland County. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1177 (Chapter 285))
Darrell Green Boulevard; designating as portion of Route 28 within Loudoun County. (Patron-Mims, SB 1004 (Chapter 284))
Drawbridges; maintenance and operation in Chesapeake City. Amending § 33.1-41.1. (Patron-Blevins, SB 778 (F))
Federal Highway Reimbursement Anticipation Notes Act of 2002; created. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 109 (CD))
George Fortune, Jr., Memorial Bridges; designating as Route 66 bridges over Route 29 in Fairfax County. (Patron-Moran, HB 2377 (F))
Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge; construction of second span, report. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1396 (F))
Hampton Roads Third Crossing Bridge-Tunnel Commission; changes in membership. Amending HJR 125, 2000 and SJR 38, Sp. 2001. (Patron-Trumbo, SJR 324 )
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; abolishes sunset provision on use by vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Moran, HB 2383 (I) See HB2316)
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; extends sunset provision on use by vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Plum, HB 2316 (Chapter 324))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; prohibits designation on any portion of Interstate Route 264 in Virginia Beach City and on certain highways in south Hampton Roads. Amending § 33.1-46.2; repealing Chapter 914, 1999 Acts. (Patron-Stolle, SB 320 (CD))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; use by personal vehicles owned by law-enforcement officers. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Moran, HB 2385 (F))
Highway Accidents Involving Trucks and Other Large Vehicles Stopped on Roadway or Shoulder of Highways; Report on (HJR 23, 2002). (HD 17)
Highway Bridge Fund; created. Adding § 33.1-23.03:3.1. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1486 (F); Jones, S.C., HB 2202 (F))
Highway construction; certification of projects. Adding § 33.1-223.2:7. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1640 (F))
Highway construction; requires impact statements. Adding § 30-19.1:4.1. (Patron-Black, HB 1418 (F))
Highway construction districts; replaced by regions, membership of Commonwealth Transportation Board, refunds of motor fuel taxes. Amending §§ 15.2-4820, 15.2-4828, 33.1-1, 33.1-2, 33.1-221.1:3, 33.1-268, 33.1-269, 33.1-277, 33.1-285.1, 33.1-416, 33.1-436 and 58.1-2259; adding § 33.1-23.05. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1252 (CD))
Highway construction funds; allocation according to population, usage, etc. Amending §§ 33.1-23.3 and 33.1-23.4. (Patron-Rust, HB 1276 (CD); Rust, HB 1485 (F))
Highway construction funds; allocation. Amending § 33.1-23.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 772 (CD); Rust, HB 2144 (F); Watts, HB 2249 (F))
Highway construction funds; allocation. Amending § 33.1-23.4. (Patron-Pollard, HB 1447 (Chapter 887))
Highway construction funds; allocation based on number of registered vehicles. Amending §§ 33.1-23.2, 33.1-23.3 and 33.1-23.4. (Patron-Scott, HB 2560 (F))
Highway construction funds; allocation based on number of registered vehicles. Amending § 33.1-23.4. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1271 (F))
Highway construction funds; allocation based on topography, elevation and soil conditions. Amending §§ 33.1-23.2, 33.1-23.3 and 33.1-23.4. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2718 (F))
Highway construction funds; allocation to include space occupied by military reservations. Amending § 33.1-23.4. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1394 (F))
Highway construction funds; allocations for certain projects included in Transportation Board’s Six-Year Improvement Program. Amending § 33.1-23.3. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 852 (Chapter 870))
Highway construction funds; any city or town may use a portion of its allocation for traffic calming projects or devices. Amending § 33.1-23.3. (Patron-Darner, HB 130 (CD))
Highway funds; allocation for street maintenance in certain urban areas. Amending § 33.1-41.1. (Patron-Drake, HB 510 (CD))
Highway projects; construction contracts to ensure removal or abatement of graffiti during process. Adding § 33.1-223.2:5. (Patron-Bolvin, HB 1330 (CD))
Highway projects; evaluation of those with large land-use impacts. Adding § 33.1-223.2:5. (Patron-Houck, SB 204 (CD))
Highway rest stops; construction of family restrooms. Adding § 33.1-223.2:7. (Patron-Howell, SB 837 (Chapter 279))
Highway rights-of-way; removal of illegal signs in Fairfax County. Amending § 33.1-375.1. (Patron-Scott, HB 1857 (Chapter 311))
Highway safety corridors; created, penalties for violations. Adding §§ 33.1-223.2:7 and 46.2-947. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1093 (Chapter 877))
Highway system; changes in provisions, allocation of funds. Amending §§ 33.1-23.1, 33.1-23.1:2, 33.1-23.2, 33.1-23.3, 33.1-23.4, 33.1-23.5:1, 33.1-25, 33.1-31, 33.1-34, 33.1-36, 33.1-37, 33.1-41.1, 33.1-42, 33.1-46.1, 33.1-46.4, 33.1-47, 33.1-47.1, 33.1-49, 33.1-52, 33.1-53, 33.1-56, 33.1-67, 33.1-68, 33.1-69, 33.1-69.01, 33.1-69.1, 33.1-69.2, 33.1-70.01, 33.1-70.1, 33.1-70.2, 33.1-72.1, 33.1-75.1, 33.1-75.2, 33.1-75.3, 33.1-79, 33.1-82 and 33.1-84 through 33.1-88; adding §§ 33.1-23.001 and 33.1-23.03:3.1; repealing §§ 33.1-23.1:1 and 33.1-23.5. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1253 (CD))
Highway system; changes in provisions, allocation of funds. Amending §§ 33.1-23.1, 33.1-23.2, 33.1-23.4, 33.1-25, 33.1-31, 33.1-32, 33.1-34, 33.1-35, 33.1-39, 33.1-42, 33.1-44, 33.1-46, 33.1-46.1, 33.1-46.2, 33.1-46.4, 33.1-47, 33.1-47.1, 33.1-55, 33.1-56, 33.1-61, 33.1-67 through 33.1-69.2, 33.1-70.01, 33.1-70.1, 33.1-72.1, 33.1-75.1, 33.1-75.2, 33.1-75.3, 33.1-79 and 33.1-84 through 33.1-88; adding §§ 33.1-23.001 and 33.1-23.3:1; repealing §§ 33.1-23.1:1, 33.1-23.1:2, 33.1-23.3, 33.1-23.5, 33.1-27, 33.1-30, 33.1-49 through 33.1-54 and 33.1-70.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2650 (F))
Highway work zones; placement of warning signs of hazards for motorcyclists. Adding § 33.1-194.1. (Patron-Welch, HB 1813 (F))
Highways; changes relating to federal revenue-sharing by localities. Amending §§ 33.1-75.1 and 33.1-75.3; repealing § 33.1-225.1. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1488 (Chapter 303))
Interstate Route 66, Widening of, in Arlington County; Interim Status Report on (SJR 411, 2001). (SD 7)
Interstate Route 73; establishing pilot program to provide for acquisition of certain property in connection with construction. Amending Chapter 426, 2002 Acts. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2066 (Chapter 898))
Interstate Route 73 Communications Committee; continued. (Patron-Armstrong, HJR 648 )
Interstate Route 73 Construction Fund; use for construction of highway in Henry County. Adding § 33.1-221.01. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 352 (CD); Reynolds, SB 730 (F))
Interstate Route 81; imposition of tolls in connection with highway construction projects. Amending third enactment of Chapter 593, 2002 Acts. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2185 (F))
Interstate Route 81 Task Force; established. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 123 (CD))
Judith Stewart Dresser Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 5 bridge across Chickahominy River. (Patron-Janis, HB 1381 (Chapter 296))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Quayle, SB 845 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of EMTs, paramedics and firefighters, military parachutists, 3rd Infantry Regiment (“Old Guard”), Special Forces Association, military veterans’ organizations, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, celebrating Virginia’s coal mining heritage, Air Force Association, Mariners’ Museum, Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughters, certified hunter education instructors, Urban League of Hampton Roads, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and issuance of those bearing legend: HONORARY CONSUL, HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES and FRIENDS OF TIBET. Amending §§ 46.2-736.2, 46.2-746.4 and 46.2-749.44; adding §§ 46.2-736.01, 46.2-736.02, 46.2-746.2:2.1, 46.2-746.2:3, 46.2-746.2:4, 46.2-749.5:1, 46.2-749.16:1 and 46.2-749.84 through 46.2-749.90. (Patron-Williams, SB 1230 (Chapter 921))
Litter; penalty upon conviction may include community service. Amending § 33.1-346. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1398 (Chapter 113))
Madison E. Marye Highway; designating as portion of U.S. Route 460 in Montgomery County. (Patron-Shuler, HB 2361 (Chapter 51); Edwards, SB 930 (Chapter 22))
Mass Transit Fund; increases percentage share. Amending § 33.1-23.03:2. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1115 (F))
Motorcyclists; not required to wear helmets on scenic highways and byways. Amending § 46.2-910. (Patron-Nixon, HB 1938 (F))
Multimodal Public-Private Partnership Act of 2003; created. Adding §§ 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.9. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2037 (F))
No truck route; applicable to certain portion of Route 206 in King George County. (Patron-Pollard, HB 1662 (I) See HB1457)
Northern Virginia Transportation District Program; changes in projects. Amending §§ 33.1-221.1:3, 58.1-815.1 and Chapter 799, 2002 Acts. (Patron-Scott, HB 2799 (Chapter 337))
Northern Virginia Transportation Program Bond Act of 2003; created. Amending §§ 33.1-23.1, 33.1-23.2, 33.1-23.3, 33.1-23.4, 33.1-23.5:1 and 33.1-41.1; adding §§ 15.2-4841 and 15.2-4842. (Patron-Colgan, SB 1297 (F))
Old Colchester Road; designating certain portion in Fairfax County as a Virginia byway. (Patron-Puller, SB 747 (Chapter 276))
Outdoor advertising; removal of billboard signs. Adding § 33.1-370.1. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 974 (Chapter 569))
Outdoor advertising; temporary directional signs. Amending § 33.1-375.1. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 264 (CD))
Pedestrians; duty of motorists in Fairfax County and surrounding counties and towns. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1878 (F); Whipple, SB 912 (F))
Pedestrians; provisions when crossing a highway. Amending §§ 46.2-923 and 46.2-924. (Patron-Darner, HB 1613 (F); Darner, HB 2628 (F))
Personal Electric Rapid Transit System Technology; Report on (SJR 80, 2002). (SD 6)
Private Investment Inducement Act of 2003; created for various transportation projects. Amending §§ 33.1-268, 33.1-269 and 33.1-277; adding §§ 33.1-221.1:8, 33.1-221.1:9, 33.1-221.1:10, 58.1-2511, 58.1-2512, 58.1-2513 and 58.1-2514; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-Rollison, HB 2750 (F))
Private Investment Inducement Act of 2003; created for various transportation projects. Amending §§ 33.1-268, 33.1-269 and 33.1-277; adding §§ 33.1-221.1:8, 58.1-815.4 and 58.1-2511; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-Williams, SB 1342 (F))
Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995; imposition of tolls due to reconstruction to provide for increased capacity. Amending § 56-565. (Patron-Joannou, HB 929 (CD))
Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995; prohibits imposition of tolls on existing interstate highways. Amending § 56-565. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2186 (F))
Rail mass transit projects; evaluation of those in air quality nonattainment areas. Adding § 33.1-391.6. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1550 (F); Marshall, R.G., HB 2036 (F))
Rail Transportation Development Authority; created. Adding §§ 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.9. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1279 (Chapter 1041))
Road impact fees; elimination in certain localities. Amending §§ 15.2-2317 and 15.2-2323. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1544 (F))
Road impact fees; maximum, extends imposition in localities in Northern Virginia and Stafford County. Amending §§ 15.2-2317, 15.2-2319 and 15.2-2323. (Patron-Cole, HB 2057 (F))
Roads; assessment of property owners for improvements in Town of Front Royal. Amending § 15.2-2404. (Patron-Athey, HB 1975 (F))
Roadside memorials; applicable to State Police officers killed in line of duty. Amending § 33.1-206.1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2697 (F))
Roadway litter pick-up programs; civil immunity of officials for participation by probationers. Adding § 8.01-226.8. (Patron-Wampler, SB 84 (CD))
Roger E. Hedgepeth Bridge; designating as Route 460 bridge on Main Street in Town of Blacksburg. (Patron-Shuler, HB 2357 (F))
Roundabouts; encouraging Department of Transportation to construct more instead of signalized intersections. (Patron-Van Yahres, HJR 594 )
Route 29; review of options to improve transportation along such corridor. (Patron-Hawkins, SJR 394 )
Route 460 between Hampton Roads and Richmond-Petersburg metropolitan area; Department of Transportation may solicit proposals for improvements thereto, reports. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2543 (Chapter 953))
Route 460 Communications Committee; changes in provisions. Amending HJR 684, 2001. (Patron-Trumbo, SJR 324 )
Route 5; preservation thereof as a scenic and historic resource for understanding of State’s history and for tourist industry. (Patron-Ingram, HJR 756 (F))
Route 58 corridor; requesting Secretary of Transportation and Transportation Board to use every available means to complete upgrade thereof. (Patron-Carrico, HJR 607 )
Route 661; requiring owner of bridge overpass over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Russell County to repair and maintain structure. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1179 (F))
Rural Rustic Road Program; use by counties to pave certain roads. Amending § 33.1-70.1. (Patron-May, HB 1884 (Chapter 599))
“Smart Road” construction fund; created. Adding § 33.1-23.1:01. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1024 (F))
Speed limits; increases fine in highway work zones. Amending § 46.2-878.1. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1733 (Chapter 839))
Streets; taking into secondary system of highways, regardless of use. Amending § 33.1-72.1. (Patron-Oder, HB 1666 (F))
Subdivision ordinances; provisions in high-growth areas to determine off-site road improvements. Amending § 15.2-2242. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2040 (F); Marshall, R.G., HB 2041 (F))
Toll facilities; use of photo-monitoring system. Amending §§ 46.2-208 and 46.2-819.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1632 (F); Suit, HB 1882 (F); Blevins, SB 721 (Chapter 768))
Transit passenger shelters; allows certain advertising thereon. Amending § 33.1-355. (Patron-Rust, HB 2152 (Chapter 321))
Transportation, Long-Range Plan - Phase One; Report on (Chapter 639, 2002 Acts). (HD 10)
Transportation, Long-Range Plan - Phase Two; Report on (Chapter 639, 2002 Acts). (HD 38)
Transportation Plan; financial plan required for each project prior to construction. Amending § 33.1-23.03. (Patron-Oder, HB 1667 (I) See HB2259)
Transportation Plan; Transportation Commissioner to report on status. Amending § 33.1-23.03. (Patron-Oder, HB 1668 (I) See HB2259)
Transportation Trust Fund; allocation of funds, abolishes various transportation funds. Amending § 33.1-23.03:1; repealing §§ 33.1-23.03:4, 33.1-23.1:1, 33.1-221, 33.1-221.1:1, 33.1-221.1:3, 33.1-221.1:6 and 33.1-223. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1270 (F))
Transportation Trust Fund; allocation of funds. Amending § 33.1-23.1; adding § 33.1-23.1:01. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1595 (F))
Travel Services (Logo) Signing Program; established. Adding § 33.1-206.1. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 382 (CD))
Truck or tractor truck traffic; regulation on secondary highways. Adding § 33.1-223.2:7. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2709 (I) See HB1457)
Truck traffic; regulation on primary and secondary highways. Amending § 46.2-809. (Patron-Reese, HB 1457 (Chapter 300))
Unpaved secondary road fund; allocations. Amending § 33.1-23.1:1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2147 (F))
Urban highway system construction funds; allocation. Amending § 33.1-23.3. (Patron-Williams, SB 1222 (Chapter 288))
Warning lights; use in constructing, maintaining and repairing highways or utilities on or along highways. Amending § 46.2-1025. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1167 (F))
World War II Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 288 bridge across James River. (Patron-Janis, HB 1381 (Chapter 296))
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway; designating as entire length of Route 288. (Patron-Janis, HB 1381 (Chapter 296))
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