Public Comments for 02/01/2022 Transportation - Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
HB633 - Speed limits; expands authority of any locality to reduce to less than 25 miles per hour, etc.
Slowing down on the part of motorists save lives. To that end, I support HB 261. I support HB 633 as well, but again, slowing down saves lives, and I'm completely on board with localities being able to take speed limits down to 10 mph, no need to stop at 15 mph. I also very enthusiastically support HJ 100. Vision Zero supports not only public safety, but the planet. Protecting vulnerable users of the roads will encourage more people to choose a method other than a private car to get around, which means fewer cars on the road. Moreover, the street design required to achieve Vision Zero is one that discourages driving and encourages walking, cycling, and transit. It also means less asphalt to aggravate flooding and overheating.
HB859 - Roadways; operation under HCA to operate instead under PPTA.
The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, which has championed regionally significant transportation improvements in Northern Virginia for more than 30 years, supports HB 859 because it will allow the Dulles Greenway to have a reasonable path towards distance-based tolling and reduced-tolls, which will greatly benefit Loudoun County residents, businesses, and commuters.
HB975 - Wildlife carcass removal sites; Dept. of Transportation to collect & publish annually on its website
HB992 - Commonwealth Transportation Board; Board to develop statewide plan.
HJ100 - Vision Zero; recognizing the need to commit by advancing policies that will end roadway fatalities.
Slowing down on the part of motorists save lives. To that end, I support HB 261. I support HB 633 as well, but again, slowing down saves lives, and I'm completely on board with localities being able to take speed limits down to 10 mph, no need to stop at 15 mph. I also very enthusiastically support HJ 100. Vision Zero supports not only public safety, but the planet. Protecting vulnerable users of the roads will encourage more people to choose a method other than a private car to get around, which means fewer cars on the road. Moreover, the street design required to achieve Vision Zero is one that discourages driving and encourages walking, cycling, and transit. It also means less asphalt to aggravate flooding and overheating.
HB261 - Speed limits; local authority.
Slowing down on the part of motorists save lives. To that end, I support HB 261. I support HB 633 as well, but again, slowing down saves lives, and I'm completely on board with localities being able to take speed limits down to 10 mph, no need to stop at 15 mph. I also very enthusiastically support HJ 100. Vision Zero supports not only public safety, but the planet. Protecting vulnerable users of the roads will encourage more people to choose a method other than a private car to get around, which means fewer cars on the road. Moreover, the street design required to achieve Vision Zero is one that discourages driving and encourages walking, cycling, and transit. It also means less asphalt to aggravate flooding and overheating.