HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND FERRIES 
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(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incorporated into other legislation(C) Carried over from 2004 Session
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Advertisements; allows City of Charlottesville to enter into agreements with Transportation Commissioner to enforce prohibition on placement. Amending § 33.1-375.1. (Patron-
Van Yahres, 
HB 1632 (
F); 
Deeds, 
SB 845 (
F))
 
 
Anthony S. and Edna Ridley King Commemorative Bridge; designating Bridge Number 264 on Route 260 Connector. (Patron-
Barlow, 
HB 2385 (
F))
 
 
Audit proposals; acceptance of certain proposals by Transportation Commissioner. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-
Frederick, 
HB 1527 (
F))
 
 
Automobile graveyard; definition. Amending § 33.1-348. (Patron-
Carrico, 
HB 1891 (Chapter 
291))
 
 
Blue Star Memorial Highway; designating as Route 1 in Fairfax County. Amending Chapter 453, 1990 Acts. (Patron-
Puller, 
SB 929 (Chapter 
254))
 
 
Bob Hiteman Overpass; designating as the overpass connecting Capital Beltway with Interstate Route 95. (Patron-
O’Brien, 
SB 962 (
F))
 
 
Cemeteries, private family; Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County to expend county funds for maintenance of highways that provide sole access thereto. (Patron-
Puckett, 
SB 945 (Chapter 
495))
 
 
Coalfield Coalition Authority; authorized to issue bonds, various Funds created within. Amending §§ 33.1-426 through 33.1-429; adding §§ 33.1-430 through 33.1-434. (Patron-
Phillips, 
HB 2403 (
F))
 
 
Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund; increased revenues from Transportation Trust Fund. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:2 and 58.1-2425. (Patron-
Scott, J.M., 
HB 2847 (
F))
 
 
Companion animals; penalty for abandoning within highway right-of-way. Amending § 33.1-346; adding § 33.1-346.01. (Patron-
Potts, 
SB 775 (
F))
 
 
 
 
Country Music Highway; requires signs to be certain size and design. Amending Chapter 625, 2004 Acts. (Patron-
Phillips, 
HB 2398 (
F))
 
 
Deputy Cliff Dicker Memorial Highway; designating as portion of Route 100 in Wythe County. (Patron-
Carrico, 
HB 1893 (Chapter 
615))
 
 
Drawbridges; payments for maintenance in City of Chesapeake. Amending § 33.1-41.1. (Patron-
Blevins, 
SB 178 (
CD))
 
 
80th U.S. Army Reserve Division Highway; designating as portions of Routes 144, 1 and 150. (Patron-
Wampler, 
SB 1297 (Chapter 
272))
 
 
Environmental permits; timely review for highway projects. Adding § 33.1-19.1. (Patron-
Fralin, 
HB 1602 (Chapter 
781))
 
 
Firearms; prohibits person carrying on any part of highway. Repealing Chapter 506, 1950 Acts. (Patron-
Landes, 
HB 1671 (Chapter 
525))
 
 
Full-cost accounting; Department of Transportation to conduct unit cost analysis. Adding § 33.1-223.2:9. (Patron-
Lingamfelter, 
HB 1032 (
CD))
 
 
G.A. Treakle Memorial Bridge; designating as Interstate 64 High Rise Bridge. (Patron-
Blevins, 
SB 919 (Chapter 
253))
 
 
H. Paul Buskell Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 460 Cedar Bluff bypass bridge over Clinch River. (Patron-
Stump, 
HB 2576 (Chapter 
832); 
Puckett, 
SB 944 (Chapter 
256))
 
 
Hazardous materials; prohibits transporting on Route 674 in Fairfax County. (Patron-
Devolites Davis, 
SB 997 (
F))
 
 
 
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-
Cole, 
HB 99 (
CD); 
Moran, 
HB 1106 (
CD))
 
 
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; allows use for emergency vehicles. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-
Frederick, 
HB 1531 (
F))
 
 
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; extends use by vehicles bearing clean special fuel license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-
O’Brien, 
SB 1264 (
F))
 
 
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; limits use by certain law-enforcement vehicles. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 1574 (
F))
 
 
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; prohibits use by certain trucks and tractor-trailer combinations. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-
Frederick, 
HB 1528 (
F))
 
 
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; tolls. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-
Purkey, 
HB 89 (
CD))
 
 
Highway construction; advance of funds by counties, reimbursement by VDOT when funds become available. Amending § 33.1-75.3. (Patron-
Watkins, 
SB 985 (Chapter 
342))
 
 
 
Highway construction; funding for access roads and bikeways to public recreational parks and historical sites. Amending § 33.1-223. (Patron-
Shannon, 
HB 1931 (Chapter 
453))
 
 
Highway construction; special funds for localities. Amending §§ 33.1-72.1, 33.1-75.3 and 46.2-492; adding §§ 33.1-23.05 and 46.2-113.1; repealing § 33.1-75.1. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 2630 (
F))
 
 
Highway construction; VDOT required to follow certain actions if new project in Northern Virginia. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-
Eisenberg, 
HB 1855 (
F))
 
 
Highway construction and maintenance; access roads and bikeways to historic sites. Amending §§ 10.1-107 and 33.1-223. (Patron-
Deeds, 
SB 842 (Chapter 
25))
 
 
Highway construction, maintenance and improvement; Transportation Commissioner authorized to let all contracts up to $10 million in value. Amending § 33.1-12. (Patron-
Jones, D.C., 
HB 1954 (
F))
 
 
Highway construction, maintenance and improvement; Transportation Commissioner to let all administered contracts for Department of Transportation, etc. Amending § 33.1-12. (Patron-
Watts, 
HB 2084 (Chapter 
919))
 
 
Highway improvement funds; revenue sharing fund program to include cities and towns. Amending §§ 33.1-72.1 and 33.1-75.3; adding § 33.1-23.05; repealing § 33.1-75.1. (Patron-
Athey, 
HB 2330 (
F); 
Devolites Davis, 
SB 993 (
F))
 
 
Highway maintenance and construction funding; special revenue sharing funds for certain towns. Adding § 33.1-23.05. (Patron-
Scott, E.T., 
HB 1548 (
I) See 
HB2330)
 
 
Highway maintenance and construction projects; use of jail inmates. Adding § 33.1-223.2:9. (Patron-
Norment, 
SB 637 (
CD))
 
 
Highway maintenance, construction or reconstruction; Transportation Commissioner to make payments to Town of Broadway. Amending § 33.1-41.1. (Patron-
Weatherholtz, 
HB 2592 (
F))
 
 
Highway noise abatement costs; joint subcommittee to study reduction thereof. (Patron-
Frederick, 
HJR 551 (
P))
 
 
Highway repairs; use of steel plates requires warnings. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-
Welch, 
HB 2020 (Chapter 
537))
 
 
Highway rest areas and welcome centers; federal transportation enhancement grants to be used for projects that will address improvements to accommodate growth of tourism. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-
Landes, 
HB 2605 (Chapter 
559))
 
 
Highway rest stops; Department of Transportation to study privatization thereof. (Patron-
Gear, 
HJR 654 (
F))
 
 
 
Highway vehicles; definition. Amending §§ 58.1-3941 and 58.1-3942. (Patron-
Landes, 
HB 1667 (Chapter 
59))
 
 
Income tax, state and corporate; credit for toll payments made by commercial vehicle operators. Adding § 58.1-439.12:02. (Patron-
Fralin, 
HB 2302 (
F))
 
 
Income tax, state and corporate; credit for toll payments made by commercial vehicle operators. Adding § 58.1-439.12:1. (Patron-
Fralin, 
HB 1378 (
CD))
 
 
Interstate Route 73; establishes special fund to expedite construction in Henry County. Adding § 33.1-221.01. (Patron-
Reynolds, 
SB 738 (
F))
 
 
Interstate Route 81; all vehicles will be subject to toll. Repealing third enactment of Chapter 593, 2002 Acts. (Patron-
Wardrup, 
HB 905 (
CD))
 
 
Interstate Route 81; Superintendent of State Police to establish pilot project to improve highway safety and law-enforcement. (Patron-
Saxman, 
HB 1344 (
CD))
 
 
Interstate Route 81; urging Congress to encourage primary states served thereby to adopt a corridor multi-state transportation planning initiative. (Patron-
Cline, 
HJR 709 (
P))
 
 
Interstate Route 81 Corridor Multistate Transportation Planning Initiative; created. (Patron-
Potts, 
SB 778 (Chapter 
241))
 
 
Interstate Route 81 Safety Advisory Committee; created, report. (Patron-
Cline, 
HB 2554 (Chapter 
319))
 
 
Interstate Route 95; joint subcommittee to study feasibility of constructing an eastern bypass to relieve traffic congestion around Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. (Patron-
Marrs, 
HJR 663 (
I) See 
HJR742)
 
 
Joe D. Meade Bridge; designating as new pedestrian bridge over Route 71 in Scott County. (Patron-
Kilgore, 
HB 1708 (Chapter 
527))
 
 
King Family Memorial Bridge; designating Bridge Number 264 on Route 260 Connector. (Patron-
Quayle, 
SB 837 (Chapter 
247))
 
 
Law-enforcement officers of Marine Resources Commission; free use of certain toll facilities. Amending § 33.1-252. (Patron-
Lewis, 
HB 2068 (Chapter 
298))
 
 
Law-enforcement vehicles, decommissioned; state to place in highway medians to deter motor vehicle law violations. (Patron-
Cline, 
HB 2608 (
F))
 
 
Loitering; prohibited on certain bridges. Amending § 46.2-930. (Patron-
Athey, 
HB 2333 (
F))
 
 
Manville Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 665 bridge over Copper Creek in Scott County. (Patron-
Kilgore, 
HB 1705 (Chapter 
526))
 
 
Michael Todd Blanton Memorial Bridge; designating as Gaskins Road bridge over Interstate Route 64 in Henrico County. (Patron-
O’Bannon, 
HB 2938 (Chapter 
570))
 
 
Mopeds; operation on highways. Amending § 46.2-914. (Patron-
Athey, 
HB 2334 (
F))
 
 
Motorcycles; allows free use of toll facilities. Amending § 33.1-252. (Patron-
Gear, 
HB 2133 (
F))
 
 
Motorists; prohibits certain activities on highways in any locality. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 2249 (Chapter 
541))
 
 
 
Noise abatement; policies of VDOT. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-
Frederick, 
HB 1526 (
F))
 
 
Nonconforming billboard signs; historic districts and sensitive areas are excluded from maintenance and repair guidelines. Amending § 33.1-370.2. (Patron-
May, 
HB 2465 (
F))
 
 
Northern Virginia Transportation District Program; to include interchange in Loudoun County. Amending §§ 33.1-221.1:3 and 58.1-815.1. (Patron-
Black, 
HB 1972 (Chapter 
621))
 
 
Outdoor advertising; regulation of political candidacy and referendum issues. Amending §§ 33.1-351 and 33.1-375.1. (Patron-
Petersen, 
HB 804 (
CD))
 
 
Overheight vehicles; use of optical detection systems in identification thereof in westbound tunnel of Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Amending § 46.2-1110. (Patron-
Oder, 
HB 2277 (Chapter 
542))
 
 
Parking; prohibited on entrance and exit ramps of controlled access highways. Adding § 46.2-1239.1. (Patron-
Cline, 
HB 2609 (
F))
 
 
Pearl Harbor Memorial Flyway; designating portion of Interstate Route 95 in Fairfax County. (Patron-
Houck, 
SB 701 (
F))
 
 
Port Republic Road; designating certain portion as a component of the primary highway system. (Patron-
Weatherholtz, 
HB 2589 (
F))
 
 
Private Investment Inducement Act of 2004; created to provide revenue for 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-
Marshall, R.G., 
HB 117 (
CD))
 
 
Private roads; designated as highways for law-enforcement purposes. Amending § 46.2-1307. (Patron-
Athey, 
HB 2331 (
F))
 
 
Progress Park Industrial Access Road; revisions of agreement with Wythe County. (Patron-
Reynolds, 
SJR 272 (
F))
 
 
Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits imposition of tolls on existing interstate highways. Amending § 56-565. (Patron-
Saxman, 
HB 1348 (
CD))
 
 
Public-Private Transportation Act; VDOT to suspend negotiations with private entities involving Interstate Route 81 improvements. (Patron-
Hanger, 
SB 1319 (
F))
 
 
Rail Advisory Board; established, allocation of moneys for various transportation funds. Amending §§ 2.2-1509.2, 33.1-221.1:1.1, 33.1-269, 56-566, 58.1-638 and 58.1-2425; adding §§ 33.1-221.1:8, 33.1-221.1:9, 33.1-223.2:14, 33.1-391.3:1 and 58.1-2510.1; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-
Saslaw, 
SB 1324 (
F))
 
 
Rail Enhancement Fund; portion of tax on motor vehicle rentals to be deposited therein, Rail Advisory Board established. Amending §§ 33.1-221.1:1.1 and 58.1-2425; adding § 33.1-391.3:1. (Patron-
May, 
HB 2596 (Chapter 
323))
 
 
Resident engineers for VDOT; replaces references thereto in Code with representatives of Department of Transportation. Amending §§ 33.1-70.01, 33.1-75.1, 33.1-198, 46.2-1104 and 58.1-3713. (Patron-
Stump, 
HB 2578 (Chapter 
645))
 
 
Residue parcels of land; Transportation Commissioner to offer parcels to local governing bodies before otherwise disposing of them. Amending § 33.1-93. (Patron-
BaCote, 
HB 1783 (
F); 
Locke, 
SB 764 (
F); 
Williams, 
SB 812 (
F))
 
 
Resources Authority; expands projects that can be financed to include design and construction of roads, etc. Amending §§ 62.1-198 and 62.1-199. (Patron-
Colgan, 
SB 746 (Chapter 
727))
 
 
Road impact fees; utilization in Henrico County. Amending § 15.2-2317. (Patron-
Stosch, 
SB 534 (
CD))
 
 
Roads, private; Buchanan County may appropriate funds for maintenance thereof to access private family cemeteries. (Patron-
Stump, 
HB 2574 (Chapter 
555))
 
 
Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Highway; designating as portion of Route 234 in Prince William County. (Patron-
Lingamfelter, 
HB 1656 (Chapter 
874))
 
 
Route 29 bypass; reimbursement of federal funds. Amending § 33.1-223.2:13. (Patron-
Cole, 
HB 1609 (
F))
 
 
Route 460 between Hampton Roads and Richmond-Petersburg Metropolitan Area, Interim Report on Status of Proposed Improvements to; Report of Department of Transportation (Chapter 953, 2003 Acts). (HD 9)
 
Route 58; establishes special fund to expedite construction improvements in certain counties. Adding § 33.1-221.01. (Patron-
Reynolds, 
SB 802 (
F))
 
 
Route 674; prohibits hazardous materials in Fairfax County. (Patron-
Shannon, 
HB 1861 (
F))
 
 
Soil stabilizers in highway shoulders; Transportation Research Council to study use thereof. (Patron-
May, 
HJR 119 (
CD))
 
 
Speed limits; maximum on Route 17 between Town of Port Royal and Saluda. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-
Chichester, 
SB 1210 (Chapter 
266))
 
 
Speed limits; maximum on Route 460 in Rich Creek. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-
Keister, 
HB 2841 (
F))
 
 
Speed limits; maximum on Route 58. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-
Ruff, 
SB 1229 (Chapter 
268))
 
 
Speed limits; maximum on Routes 29 and 460. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-
Newman, 
SB 1223 (Chapter 
267))
 
 
Speed limits; may be set on nonsurface treated highways in Montgomery County. Amending § 46.2-873.1. (Patron-
Nutter, 
HB 2156 (Chapter 
804); 
Bell, 
SB 774 (Chapter 
239))
 
 
Steel Bridge in Chesapeake; Coast Guard to make current operating schedule permanent. (Patron-
Cosgrove, 
HJR 819 (
P))
 
 
Subdivision streets; taking into secondary highway system. Adding § 33.1-72.2. (Patron-
BaCote, 
HB 1784 (
F))
 
 
T. Ray Hassell, III Memorial Highway; designating as Route 168 Great Bridge Bypass. (Patron-
Blevins, 
SB 919 (Chapter 
253))
 
 
Toll collections, cost-effective; Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) to study technologies available therefor. (Patron-
Nixon, 
HJR 689 (
P))
 
 
Toll facilities; allows operators of emergency vehicles and equipment free use thereof. Amending § 33.1-252. (Patron-
Morgan, 
HB 2715 (
F))
 
 
Toll facilities; use of photo-monitoring systems. Amending § 46.2-819.1. (Patron-
Williams, 
SB 815 (Chapter 
862))
 
 
Toll facility operators and toll technology entities; postpones sunset provision for release of personal data by DMV thereto. Amending second enactment of Chapter 660, 2004 Acts. (Patron-
Black, 
HB 2658 (
F); 
Williams, 
SB 816 (
F))
 
 
Transportation Board; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 33.1-1, 33.1-2, 33.1-23.1, 33.1-23.2, 33.1-23.4, 33.1-23.5:1, 33.1-25, 33.1-34, 33.1-35, 33.1-39, 33.1-42, 33.1-44, 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, 33.1-84.1 through 33.1-88, 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 §§ 33.1-23.001, 33.1-23.03:3.1, 33.1-23.05 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, 33.1-30, 33.1-49 through 33.1-54 and 33.1-70.2. (Patron-
Rust, 
HB 2224 (
F))
 
 
Transportation, Department of; independent audit required. Adding § 33.1-223.2:9. (Patron-
Oder, 
HB 185 (
CD); 
Oder, 
HB 945 (
CD))
 
 
Transportation, Department of; various Funds and Board created within. Amending §§ 33.1-221.1:1.1, 33.1-269, 56-566, 58.1-638 and 58.1-2425; adding §§ 33.1-221.1:8, 33.1-221.1:9, 33.1-223.2:14 and 33.1-391.3:1. (Patron-
Reid, 
HB 2736 (
I) See 
HB2771)
 
 
Transportation enhancement projects; certain percentage of federal grants expended for environmental studies. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-
Hugo, 
HB 2093 (
F))
 
 
Transportation expenses; reimbursement by localities for certain. Adding § 33.1-223.2:14. (Patron-
Rust, 
HB 2229 (
F))
 
 
Transportation funds; to be used for administering, planning, etc. roads for State and localities. Amending § 2.2-1509.2. (Patron-
Williams, 
SB 1245 (
F))
 
 
Transportation Investment Bond Act of 2005; created. Amending §§ 33.1-268, 33.1-269 and 33.1-277; adding §§ 58.1-2511 and 58.1-2512; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-
Hugo, 
HB 2099 (
I) See 
HB2771)
 
 
Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund; created, report. Adding § 33.1-221.1:8. (Patron-
Wardrup, 
HB 2793 (Chapter 
847))
 
 
Transportation Plan; to include adequacy of local or regional transportation system. Amending § 33.1-23.03. (Patron-
Marshall, R.G., 
HB 306 (
CD))
 
 
Transportation Trust Fund; allocation of construction funds. Amending § 33.1-23.4. (Patron-
Watkins, 
SB 797 (
F))
 
 
Transportation Trust Fund; use of surplus revenues to pay debt service. Amending § 33.1-289. (Patron-
Orrock, 
HB 1650 (
F))
 
 
Urban and secondary highway systems; allocates construction funds among affected jurisdictions on certain basis. Amending §§ 33.1-23.3 and 33.1-23.4. (Patron-
Rust, 
HB 2226 (
F))
 
 
Virginia Capital Trail; designating portion of Route 5 between City of Richmond and Jamestown. (Patron-
Miles, 
HB 2049 (Chapter 
295); 
Lambert, 
SB 1033 (Chapter 
752))
 
 
Willard Owens Memorial Highway; designating as Route 609 in Buchanan County. (Patron-
Stump, 
HB 2905 (Chapter 
660))
 
 
William H. Hume and Jean Emmons McCarty Hume Memorial Bridge; designating as portion of Route 688. (Patron-
Athey, 
HB 2336 (Chapter 
545))