After the disappointing loss early this morning on the Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalks bill, all three bills in the Senate Transportation Committee this afternoon sailed right through with only HB1876 the Prohibition of Text Messaging by Drivers having much discussion.
HB 2008, Prohibiting Bicycles on Interstate Highways, but recognizing that they are permitted in the bike lanes on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge (I-95) and on segments of I-66, and leaving the Commonwealth Transportation Board with the authority to make decisions on limited access highways and Interstates, on a case by case basis was reported out with little discussion.
As was HB 2019, which allows the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish transportation corridors (including bicycling accommodations)in connection with the establishment of the Statewide Transportation Plan.
Then, late in the afternoon, I learned that HB 2088, the Railroad Access bill, has been placed on the Uncontested list, which means it will move on to the Senate floor, without having to be heard in the Rules Committee. Much as I enjoy going down there, I was thrilled to learn that I could do something else on Friday afternoon.
While it’s never over til its over, I believe none of these four bills will have any problems on the Senate floor, and don’t think you need to make any further calls or emails (other than to thank anyone you’ve previously contacted for their consideration).
Thanks to all of you that made contacts!
It certainly was helpful and we had a very productive session overall. The Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalks bill got further than it ever had, and one of these years is going to make it all the way.
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The bikeways along I-66 in Arlington County and associated with the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Alexandria are not “bike lanes”. They are shared-use paths well separated from the highway with tall walls or fences..