| Action Summary | Chapter 425 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly (HB275) directed the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to convene a stakeholder advisory group for the purpose of developing and providing recommended amendments to the Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements (SSAR) of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). This mandate required that the regulatory provisions of the SSARs shall contain flexibility related to its connectivity elements. VDOT established the stakeholder advisory group, which was composed of representatives from the development industry, local governments, environmental advocacy organizations, and VDOT. The advisory group provided recommendations to the CTB and the CTB directed VDOT to implement those changes. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [7622] |
| Associated Mandates | Secondary street acceptance; Commonwealth Transportation Board regulations |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | JoAnne P. Maxwell / Agency Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
Governance and Legislative Affairs Division 1401 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | JoAnne.Maxwell@VDOT.Virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)786-1830 FAX: (804)225-4700 TDD: ()- |