10/10/06-A bill has died that would have created a regional transportation authority with the power to levy tolls to pay for roadwork and upgrades on all major bridges and tunnels in Hampton Roads.
Sponsored by House Transportation Committee Chairman Leo Wardrup, R-Virginia Beach, HB5091 remained in the House Appropriations Committee at the deadline to advance from the chamber to the Senate.
The bill would have allowed for tolls on existing roads, bridges and tunnels. Rates could have varied between water-crossings and fluctuate by time of day.
Electronic tolls would have been required to be used to minimize congestion at collection points.

9/27/06-The House Transportation Committee approved a bill that would create a regional transportation authority with the power to levy tolls to pay for roadwork and upgrades on all major bridges and tunnels in Hampton Roads.
Sponsored by House Transportation Committee Chairman Leo Wardrup, R-Virginia Beach, HB5091 would allow for tolls on existing roads, bridges and tunnels. Rates could vary between water-crossings and fluctuate by time of day.
Electronic tolls would be required to be used to minimize congestion at collection points.
The bill has been sent to the House floor for consideration.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

9/20/06-A bill expected to draw consideration during the four-day special session on transportation that starts Wednesday, Sept. 27, would create a regional transportation authority with the power to levy tolls to pay for roadwork and upgrades on all major bridges and tunnels in Hampton Roads.
Sponsored by House Transportation Committee Chairman Leo Wardrup, R-Virginia Beach, HB5091 would allow for tolls on existing roads, bridges and tunnels. Rates could vary between water-crossings and fluctuate by time of day.
Electronic tolls would be required to be used to minimize congestion at collection points.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.