33.1-228.1 - Agreements between localities for construction and operation of toll facilities.
§ 33.1-228.1. Agreements between localities for construction and operation oftoll facilities.
The governing bodies of adjacent counties, cities, and towns may enter intoagreements providing for the construction and operation of highways, bridges,and ferries within their boundaries and for the imposition and collection oftolls for the use of such facilities. Such tolls may be in whatever amount,subject to whatever conditions, and expended for whatever purposes providedfor in such agreements. Such agreements shall provide for the design, landacquisition, or construction of primary or secondary highway projects thathave been included in the six-year plan pursuant to § 33.1-70.01, or in thecase of a primary highway, an approved project included in the six-yearimprovement program of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Such agreementsshall specify relevant procedures and responsibilities concerning the design,right-of-way acquisition, construction, and contract administration of suchprojects. Any facility constructed pursuant to the authority granted in thesection shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable standards ofthe Virginia Department of Transportation for such facility. Prior toexecuting any agreement pursuant to this section, a joint public hearingshall be held concerning the benefits of and need for as well as the locationand design of the facility.
(2006, c. 587.)