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HJ 462

Tractor-trailers; study of need for expansion of parking along the I-66 & I-95

2025 Regular Session Introduced by J.R. Henson

Directs Virginia DOT to study expanded tractor-trailer parking along I-66/I-95, assess need, costs, and local impacts; gather stakeholder input; non-binding; report due early 2026.

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Bill Summary · HJ 462

Summary: House Joint Resolution 462 (HJ462) — Tractor-trailers; study of need for expansion of parking along the I-66 & I-95

Purpose and intent

HJ462 is a non-binding House Joint Resolution directing the Commonwealth’s Department of Transportation (DOT) to study the needs and capacity for expanded tractor-trailer parking near and along the I-66 and I-95 corridors. The resolution responds to identified national safety concerns about truck parking shortages and local parking pressures in Prince William County, with the aim of informing future policy and planning.

Key provisions

  • DOT duty: The Department of Transportation must study:
    • The growing need for tractor-trailer parking along I-66 and I-95.
    • The nature and requirements for addressing parking needs.
    • Local capacity to fulfill these needs within nearby land and corridors.
    • Impacts of potential expansion on nearby localities and the region.
  • Stakeholder input: The study must consider input from:
    • Governing bodies of affected localities.
    • The trucking industry.
    • Any other stakeholders the Department deems necessary.
  • Cost assessment: The study should project the costs of expansions and identify other needs relevant to undertaking such projects.
  • Interagency cooperation: All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the DOT upon request.
  • Reporting timeline:
    • DOT must complete its meetings by November 30, 2025.
    • DOT must submit an executive summary and full findings/recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly for publication as a House or Senate document.
    • The executive summary and report must be provided no later than the first day of the 2026 Regular Session and posted on the General Assembly’s website.

Who is affected

  • State agencies, especially the Department of Transportation.
  • Localities along the I-66 and I-95 corridors, with particular reference to Prince William County (noted for parking shortages and related safety concerns).
  • The trucking industry and other transportation stakeholders.
  • The general public, through potential future policy decisions and any resulting infrastructure changes.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025; Prefiled January 8, 2025; Offered January 13, 2025.
  • Referred to: Committee on Rules.
  • Legislative actions: Left in Rules as of February 4, 2025.
  • Reporting requirement: Study completed by November 30, 2025; executive summary and full report due to Governor and General Assembly by the start of the 2026 Regular Session; posted on the General Assembly website.

Nature and potential impact

  • This is a guidance-and-study resolution, not an appropriation or binding mandate.
  • The resulting report could inform future funding, land-use planning, and infrastructure projects related to truck parking along I-66 and I-95.
  • By structuring stakeholder engagement and cost analysis, the measure seeks to balance safety, economic activity, and local community impacts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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