Virginia's Rail Heritage Region; established to promote and encourage rail tourism. (HJ783)
Introduced By
Progress
√ |
Introduced |
√ |
Passed Committee |
√ |
Passed House |
√ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Recognizing the Virginia Rail Heritage Region in the Commonwealth. Recognizes the Virginia Rail Heritage Region, consisting of the Counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, and Roanoke, and the Cities of Bedford, Covington, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Salem, as well as all towns in the region, as the "Virginia Rail Heritage Region." The local governing bodies of the respective localities composing the "Virginia Rail Heritage Region" are encouraged to work collaboratively to establish uniform highway signage on federal and state highways to promote rail tourism in their respective areas of the region. View Full Text »
Status
03/11/2009: Passed the House
View Bill's History
Map
This bill mentions Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Roanoke, O Winston Link Museum, Roanoke, Blue Ridge, Lynchburg, Monroe, Botetourt, Alleghany, Clifton Forge.
