Bill > HB3072

This bill introduces the concept of "Super Two" highways in West Virginia, a innovative road design that aims to improve traffic safety and efficiency on two-lane rural highways. The legislation defines a "Super Two" highway as a roadway with periodic passing lanes that alternate between directions, allowing drivers to safely pass slower vehicles and break up traffic congestion. The bill requires the West Virginia Division of Highways to evaluate the feasibility of implementing this design for new roadways that do not immediately require four-lane construction. When implemented, these Super Two highways must meet existing Appalachian Development Highway standards and include four-lane rights-of-way, which would enable future easy conversion to a full four-lane highway. The motivation for this design stems from the recognition that some two-lane roads in West Virginia can be dangerous for drivers attempting to pass, particularly when large trailers or slow-moving vehicles are present. By creating these passing lanes, the state hopes to reduce traffic delays, improve road safety, and do so in a more cost-effective manner than immediately constructing four-lane highways. The Division of Highways is also encouraged to collaborate with highway departments from other states, such as Texas, which have successfully implemented similar roadway designs.

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