On April 4, 2007, the Virginia General Assembly accepted Governor Kaine's Substitute for House Bill 3202 which provides for transportation and land use funding and reform:
View HB 3202 (PDF)
The NVTA and Implementation of HB 3202 (PDF)
On February 29, 2007 the Virgina Supreme Court ruled that the code granting authority to the NVTA to collect taxes was unconstitutional. All NVTA transportation taxes collected after January 1, 2008 is being returned to the individual tax payers. Traffic is still a major problem in Nothern Virginia. Currently the General Assembly is considering the issue and the ramifications of the ruling. If you wish to support the NVTA's efforts to reestablish funding for transportation projects please see our Piece of My Commute page for more information.
Visit www.hb3202.virginia.gov to learn more about HB3202.
Link to Summary of HB 3202
Bond Validation Suit:
2007 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Report:
Northern Virginia's localities and the Authority have developed a legislative program to address Northern Virginia's transportation needs. Please click on the link below to view the 2007 Legislative Program.
Legislation Creating the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority:
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. Revises statutory provisions dealing with the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority by substituting provisions recommended by the Joint Subcommittee Studying Creation of a Northern Virginia Regional Transportation Authority together with recommended modifications from the Governor, for 2001 legislation that created the Authority.
View SB 576: Summary page & legislative history; Law as enacted
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority was created by the Virginia General Assembly on July 1, 2002, to offer a common voice for Northern Virginia on the transportation issues and options that confront us. The Authority is charged with developing a regional transportation plan, working with Northern Virginia's communities to develop regional priorities and policies to improve air quality, and serving as an advocate for the transportation needs of Northern Virginia before the state and federal governments.
Other Legislative Items:
