Chief Patron: Stosch
Relocation of Truck Weigh Station (language only)

Item 514 #1s

Language
Page 449, line 32, before "The Commissioner", insert "A."
Page 449, after line 41, insert:
"B.  The Commissioners of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation shall conduct the preliminary engineering and study to relocate the truck weigh stations on I-64 in Henrico County to the rest area locations on I-64 in New Kent County.  Included in the preliminary engineering and study shall be the location and design of new rest area/welcome center(s) in the Richmond/Williamsburg region.  Consideration shall be given in the location and design of a new rest area/welcome center the utilization of "mobile" welcome center(s), a rest area in closer proximity to the Jamestown/Williamsburg area, and the renovation of the gateway and tourism center at Exit 78 on Interstate 95.  Funding required for the study and preliminary engineering shall be provided by the Federal Transportation Enhancement Program."

Explanation
(This amendment directs the DMV and VDOT Commissioners to study and conduct the preliminary engineering for the relocation of the truck weigh stations on I-64 in Henrico County to the rest area locations on I-64. In addition, the study shall examine the use of "mobile" welcome centers and the renovation of the gateway and tourism center at Exit 78 on I-95. The completion of the study should identify the necessary improvements for enhanced services to those visiting both the Jamestown/Williamsburg and Richmond regions.)