Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Transportation
 
Board
Department of Transportation
 
chapter
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way [24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Action Amend Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 2/2/2022
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1/31/22  2:04 pm
Commenter: Catherine Lukaszewicz

Slow down - do not fast track
 

Please take this significant change off the fast track.  The proposed amendment doesn't include public cost of pruning & tree removal.  A true cost-benefit analysis takes into account not just the benefit to the private business, but also the cost to the public (loss of tree shade, greenspace, water runoff capture, air filtration, & having a nice place to live/work).   This proposal needs further review to ensure ALL costs are included in the cost-benefit analysis.

Thank you.

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