Commending the Central Virginia Transportation Authority.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 22 co-sponsors

The resolution commends CVTA for coordinating regional transportation planning and funding in Central Virginia, highlighting its role in mobilizing funds, supporting transit, and d

Bill text as passed House (HR2129ER)

Summary of Bill: HR 2129 ( Session: 2026S1, Virginia)

Purpose and intent

The bill is a House of Delegates resolution commending the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) on its fifth anniversary.

It recognizes CVTA’s role in coordinating transportation planning and funding for Central Virginia, including the Richmond region, and highlights its contributions to mobility, safety, economic development, and quality of life.

Key provisions and changes

This is a commemorative resolution, not a bill that creates, expands, or funds a program. It does not amend statutes, authorize new taxes or expenditures, or establish new requirements.

The resolution acknowledges CVTA’s:

Establishment by the General Assembly in 2020 to regionalize transportation funding and planning.
Use of a regionally focused funding structure leveraging regional sales and gas tax revenues.
Support for public transportation (notably its collaboration with the Greater Richmond Transit Company).
Direct funding allocations to member jurisdictions enabling local projects and addressing transportation needs.
Funding of a substantial slate of regionally significant projects and multimodal initiatives.
Facilitation of regional collaboration among local governments and transportation stakeholders.
Commitment to long-range planning and responsible stewardship of public funds.

Who or what would be affected

The primary affected entity is the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) and its member jurisdictions (counties, cities, and towns within the Central Virginia region, including the Richmond area).

Public acknowledgement and ceremonial recognition by the Virginia House of Delegates may influence public perception and legitimacy, but no new duties, funding, or regulatory changes are imposed by this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and presented on June 17, 2026, in Special Session I.

Action history indicates the resolution was “Presented and laid on Speaker's table” on that date.

Sponsors (co-sponsors) include multiple delegates: David Reid, Rae Cousins, Delores McQuinn, Bonita Anthony, Lee Ware, Nicole Cole, and Jeion Ward.

As a resolution, it serves a formal commendation rather than creating enforceable policy or fiscal obligations; no effective dates beyond the commemoration date are specified.

Notable context

The resolution frames CVTA as a key regional partner in transportation planning and funding since its 2020 establishment.

It emphasizes CVTA’s achievements such as mobilizing over $1.1 billion in support for regional and local projects, sustaining and expanding transit services, and funding more than 75 regionally significant transportation projects.

It highlights CVTA’s role in promoting multimodal connectivity, economic development, and resilience in Central Virginia.

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