Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-1932 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 19 / Article 9 / Section 33.2-1932
Financial obligations
Status: in_force

The withdrawal from the transportation district of any county or city shall not relieve the county or city from any obligation or commitment made or incurred while a district member.

1964, c. 631, § 15.1-1369; 1997, c. 587, § 15.1-4531; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-2000 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 20 / Section 33.2-2000
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Commission" means the governing body of a local transportation district created pursuant to this chapter.

"Cost" means all or any part of the cost of the following:

1. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, alteration, landscaping, utilities, parking, conservation, remodeling, equipping, or enlarging of transportation improvements or any portion thereof;

2. Acquisition of land, rights-of-way, property rights, easements, and interests for construction, alteration, or expansion of transportation improvements;

3. Demolishing or relocating any structure on land so acquired, including the cost of acquiring any lands to which such structure may be relocated;

4. All labor, materials, machinery, and equipment necessary or incidental to the construction or expansion of a transportation improvement;

5. Financing charges, insurance, interest, and reserves for interest on all bonds prior to and during construction and, if deemed advisable by the commission, for a reasonable period after completion of such construction;

6. Reserves for principal and interest;

7. Reserves for extensions, enlargements, additions, replacements, renovations, and improvements;

8. Provisions for working capital;

9. Engineering and architectural expenses and services, including surveys, borings, plans, and specifications;

10. Subsequent addition to or expansion of any project and the cost of determining the feasibility or practicability of such construction;

11. Financing construction of, addition to, or expansion of transportation improvements and placing them in operation; and

12. Expenses incurred in connection with the creation of the district, not to exceed $150,000.

"District" means any district created pursuant to this chapter.

"District advisory board" or "advisory board" means the board appointed pursuant to this chapter.

"Federal agency" means the United States of America or any department, bureau, agency, or instrumentality thereof.

"Locality" means any county or city.

"Owner" or "landowner" means the person that has the usufruct, control, or occupation of the taxable real property as determined, pursuant to § 58.1-3281 , by the commissioner of the revenue of the locality in which the subject real property is located.

"Revenue" means any or all fees, tolls, rents, receipts, assessments, taxes, money, and income derived by the district, including any cash contribution or payments made to the district by the Commonwealth, any political subdivision thereof, or any other source.

"Transportation improvements" means any real or personal property acquired, constructed, improved, or used in constructing or improving any (i) public mass transit system or (ii) highway, or portion or interchange thereof, including parking facilities located within a district created pursuant to this chapter. Such improvements include public mass transit systems, public highways, and all buildings, structures, approaches, and facilities thereof and appurtenances thereto, rights-of-way, bridges, tunnels, stations, terminals, and all related equipment and fixtures.

1993, c. 395, § 33.1-409; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-1727 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle III / Chapter 17 / Section 33.2-1727
Revenue refunding bonds and revenue bonds for combined purposes
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and without regard to any other restrictions or limitations contained in this chapter, the Board is authorized to provide by resolution (i) for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the Commonwealth for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter and then outstanding, including interest to the earliest call date of such outstanding bonds and premiums, if any, payable on such call date, and (ii) for the issuance of a single issue of revenue bonds of the Commonwealth for the combined purpose of providing funds (a) to pay the cost of either or both of the projects described in subdivisions 2 and 5 of the definition of "project" in § 33.2-1700 in the event the Board has decided or shall decide to construct either or both of such projects under authority granted in this chapter and (b) to refund revenue bonds of the Commonwealth issued under the provisions of this chapter and then outstanding, including interest to the earliest call date of such outstanding bonds and premiums, if any, payable on such call date. For the purposes of this section, "project," in relation to the project described in subdivision 5 of the definition of "project" in § 33.2-1700 , includes approach highways thereto and bus facilities for the transportation of passengers through or over the project if the Board deems it advisable to construct such approach highways or acquire such bus facilities, and "cost of the project," in relation to the projects described in subdivisions 2 and 5 of the definition of "project" in § 33.2-1700 , includes an amount sufficient to reimburse the Board for expenditures or advances made by the Board on account of the cost of either or both of the projects and, in relation to the project described in subdivision 5 of the definition of "project" in § 33.2-1700 , includes provision of a sum deemed by the Board to be sufficient for the purpose and includes the cost of constructing approach highways and of providing bus facilities if the Board deems it expedient to construct such approach highways or acquire such facilities as a part of the project described in subdivision 5 of the definition of "project" in § 33.2-1700 . In the event bonds are issued for the combined purpose set forth in clause (ii), such amount of the proceeds of such bonds as may be required, together with other funds available for such purpose, for the redemption of the outstanding bonds to be refunded shall be deposited by the Board in trust with the trustee under the trust indenture securing such outstanding bonds for the sole and exclusive purpose of paying and redeeming such bonds, and the balance of such proceeds shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project to be constructed.

The issuance of such bonds, the maturities and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the Commonwealth and of the Board in respect to the same shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as applicable.

Code 1950, § 33-253; 1954, c. 319; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-293; 2013, cc. 585 , 646 ; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-608 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Section 33.2-608
Toll bridges may be purchased by Commonwealth
Status: in_force

In addition to the power of eminent domain as provided by law for highways in the primary state highway system, the Commonwealth, acting through the Commissioner of Highways, may purchase any such toll bridge and the approaches thereto with the real estate and tangible personal property necessary for their proper operation, at such time as may be specified in the permit granted for such toll bridge, or at the expiration of any two-year period after such time, all at a price equal to the original cost, to be determined as provided in this section, less depreciation.

In order to exercise the right of the Commonwealth to purchase and take over any such toll bridge and approaches and real estate and tangible personal property, the Commonwealth, through the Commissioner of Highways, shall give to the permittee, or its successor in title of record to such toll bridge and other property, not less than two months' notice of its intention to do so and specify the date on which the conveyance will be required. Title to such toll bridge and approaches and property shall be vested in the Commonwealth free of lien at the time set out in such notice and upon the payment or offer of the purchase price determined in accordance with §§ 33.2-602 through 33.2-610 , to such permittee or successor in title of record to such toll bridge and other property, or to the trustee or trustees, or mortgagor or mortgagees in any deed of trust or mortgage on such property, or to the lien creditor or creditors, as their interest may appear of record.

The original cost of such toll bridge and approaches and real estate and tangible personal property shall be determined by the Commissioner of Highways. The original cost shall include the actual cost and an additional amount equal to interest at the rate of six percent on the amount actually invested by such permittee, or successor in title of record, in such property, or in hand for investment therein, during the period of construction. "Actual costs" includes the cost of improvements; financing charges; the cost of traffic estimate and of engineering and legal expenses, plans, specifications, and surveys; estimates of cost and of revenue; other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the enterprise; administrative expenses; and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing of the project and the placing of the project in operation. The Commissioner of Highways shall determine the depreciation and the reasonableness of each item of actual cost.

Code 1950, § 33-224; 1956, c. 138; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-264; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-2810 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 28 / Section 33.2-2810
Other duties and responsibilities of Authority
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, the Authority shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Providing general oversight of Charlottesville-Albemarle area programs involving mass transit or congestion mitigation;

2. Providing long-range transit planning in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area, both financially constrained and unconstrained;

3. Recommending to federal, state, and regional agencies regional transit priorities, including public-private transit projects and funding allocations;

4. Allocating to priority regional transit projects any funds made available to the Authority and, at the discretion of the Authority, directly overseeing such projects;

5. Recommending to the Commonwealth Transportation Board priority regional transit projects for receipt of federal and state funds;

6. Serving as an advocate for the transit needs of the Charlottesville-Albemarle area before the federal and state governments; and

7. Applying to and negotiating with the government of the United States, the Commonwealth, or any agency or instrumentality thereof for grants and any other funds available to carry out the purposes of this chapter and receiving, holding, accepting, and administering from any source gifts, bequests, grants, aid, or contributions of money, property, labor, or other things of value to be held, used, and applied to carry out the purposes of this chapter subject, however, to any condition upon which gifts, bequests, grants, aid, or contributions are made. Unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift, bequest, or grant, the Authority may sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of such money, securities, or other property given or bequeathed to it in furtherance of its purposes.

2009, c. 645 , § 15.2-7033; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-224 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle I / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 33.2-224
Employees; delegation of responsibilities
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Highways shall employ such engineers, clerks, assistants, and other employees as may be needed and shall prescribe and fix their duties, including the delegation of duties and responsibilities conferred or imposed upon the Commissioner of Highways by law. They shall receive all salaries and expenses as may be fixed in accordance with the provisions of law.

Code 1950, § 33-7; 1952, c. 41; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-8; 1974, c. 462; 1982, c. 177; 1983, c. 127; 1995, cc. 195 , 223 ; 2001, cc. 69 , 87 ; 2011, cc. 36 , 152 ; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-605 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Section 33.2-605
Special police officers in connection with toll bridges
Status: in_force

A. The circuit court of any county in which there is a toll bridge or its approaches, or the circuit court of any county in which lies any part of any toll bridge or bridges or their approaches belonging to the same proprietor, but which toll bridge or bridges or their approaches lie in more than one county, may, upon the application of the proprietor, appoint any employee of such proprietor, employed in the control or operation of such toll bridge or bridges and approaches, a special police officer. Such special police officer may exercise all the powers and duties imposed and conferred upon sheriffs in the Commonwealth, in criminal matters, upon any such toll bridge or bridges and their approaches. Such power shall extend throughout the Commonwealth when such special police officer is actually in pursuit of a person accused of crime or acting under authority of a warrant duly issued for the arrest of a person charged with a crime. However, no special policeman appointed under this section whose duties as such special policeman are merely incidental to such private employment shall be deemed to be an employee of the Commonwealth or county or counties within which such toll bridges and their approaches lie, within the meaning of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act (§ 65.2-100 et seq.).

B. Before any such appointment is made, the court shall be satisfied that such person has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for more than one year immediately preceding such appointment and is of good moral character. Before any such person shall be permitted to discharge any of the duties of such special policeman, he shall take the oath required by law and shall give a bond payable to the Commonwealth in the penalty of not less than $500, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his official duties.

C. No salary shall be paid to any special police officer appointed under subsection A by the Commonwealth or county, or counties, in which such properties lie; nor shall he receive any fees for making any arrest, executing any warrant, summoning a witness, or carrying a person to or from jail.

Code 1950, §§ 33-218, 33-219, 33-220; 1970, c. 322, §§ 33.1-258, 33.1-259, 33.1-260; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-706 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle II / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 33.2-706
How highways and bridges in counties established or altered; examination and report; width and grade of highways; employing engineer
Status: in_force

Whenever the governing body of any county is of the opinion that it is necessary to establish or alter the location of a public highway or bridge, or any other person applies to the local governing body therefor, it may appoint five viewers, who shall be resident freeholders of the county, any three of whom may act, to examine such highways or routes and report upon the expediency of establishing or altering the location of such public highway or bridge. In lieu of such viewers, the local governing body may direct the county road engineer or county road manager to examine such highway or route and make such report, and such board may establish or alter such highway or bridge upon such location and of such width and grade as it may prescribe. The right-of-way for any public highway shall not be less than 30 feet wide, except that in any case in which the cost of constructing and maintaining any such highway is to be borne by any individual the right-of-way for such highway may be less than 30 but not less than 15 feet in width. If none of the viewers is an engineer, appointed for the purpose of making survey and map, the local governing body may employ an engineer, if necessary, to assist the viewers.

Code 1950, § 33-142; 1964, c. 565; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-230; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-225 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle I / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 33.2-225
Liaison duties with other organizations
Status: in_force

Tasks and responsibilities concerning transportation program or project delivery shall be carried out as follows:

1. The Commissioner of Highways shall cooperate with the federal government, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and any other organization in the numbering, signing, and marking of highways; in the taking of measures for the promotion of highway safety; in research activities; in the preparation of standard specifications; in the testing of highway materials; and otherwise with respect to transportation projects.

2. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation may offer technical assistance and coordinate state resources, as available, to work with local governments, upon their request, in developing sound transportation components for their local comprehensive plans.

2013, cc. 585 , 646 , § 33.1-190.4; 2014, c. 805 .
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-1029 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle II / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 33.2-1029
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2022, c. 735 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 33.2-921 — Virginia Code / Title 33.2 / Subtitle II / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 33.2-921
Effect of abandonment
Status: in_force

In the case of the abandonment of any section of road or any railroad crossing under the provisions of this article, such section of road or such crossing shall cease to be a public road or public railroad crossing. However, any such abandonment shall be subject to the rights of owners of any public utility installations that have been previously erected therein.

Code 1950, § 33-76.20; 1950, p. 736; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-163; 1986, c. 12; 2014, c. 805 .