House Speaker William J. Howell has released the House leadership’s 10-point legislative package for the upcoming transportation session. There is some very good stuff in here, though it falls fall short of the systemic reforms that are needed. You can view the press release here.
In addition to this package, we can anticipate plans from Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads to hike regional taxes for regional road-building programs, as reported by the Washington Post and Virginian-Pilot. Additionally, I anticipate a proposal for a congestion-pricing pilot project in Northern Virginia.
I will offer a more detailed analysis later. Suffice it to say for now, the package represents a big step forward.
Update: J.R. Hoeft interviews Del. Phillip Hamilton, R-Newport News, about the House’s transportation package of legislation. Indispensable background for understanding the thinking of the House leadership.
