Bill > HJR28

This joint resolution establishes a 13-member joint subcommittee to study public transit systems in Hampton Roads for one year, aiming to ensure they meet the region's growing needs. The subcommittee will investigate options for long-term, sustainable, and dedicated funding for both operations and capital projects, while also focusing on cost-containment measures. This study is prompted by the financial challenges faced by transit agencies like Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA), and Suffolk Transit, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for ongoing investment in public transportation infrastructure. The subcommittee will include legislative members, citizen representatives from key regional transportation organizations, and ex officio members from transit agencies and the state's transportation department, and will examine revenue sources, cost-saving strategies, ridership impacts, and governance structures.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ28