SB 708
Creating WV River Access and Bridge Modernization Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the West Virginia River Access and Bridge Modernization Act, aims to improve public safety and recreational access along West Virginia’s navigable waterways. It directs the Department of Transportation to evaluate and potentially create public river access facilities during bridge projects and encourages voluntary acquisition of land for safety improvements. The bill prohibits the use of eminent domain and establishes guidelines for signage and liability related to these access points.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Transportation to evaluate public river access during bridge projects.
- Authorizes the Department to construct, improve, or maintain public river access facilities.
- Prohibits the use of eminent domain for creating or expanding access facilities.
- Establishes standards for safety and design of river access facilities.
- Allows for voluntary acquisition of property for safety improvements.
- Outlines guidelines for informational signage at access points.
- Creates a framework for interagency coordination to support river access initiatives.
- Provides authority for the Department to seek grants and funding for river access projects.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
- Recreational Boaters and Paddlers
- Emergency Response Personnel
- The West Virginia Division of Highways
- Property Owners near Navigable Waterways
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