§ 33.2-3808. Applicability of land use regulations
In any locality where planning, zoning, and development regulations may apply, the authority shall comply with and is subject to those regulations to the same extent as a private commercial or industrial enterprise. 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 353, 354.
§ 33.2-3805. Powers of the authority
An authority created pursuant to this chapter is vested with the powers of a body corporate, including the power to sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be impleaded, and adopt and use a common seal and alter the same as may be deemed expedient. In addition to the powers set forth […]
§ 33.2-3802. Creation of the authority
The governing bodies of any three or more members within the region may, by ordinance, create a regional passenger rail station authority. The ordinance adopted by each participating governing body shall (i) set forth the name of the proposed passenger rail station authority, which shall include the words “passenger rail station authority”; (ii) name the […]
§ 33.2-3803. Board of the authority
A. All powers, rights, and duties conferred by this chapter, or other provisions of law, upon the authority shall be exercised by a board of directors. The governing body of each member shall appoint two representatives to the board. However, if the authority consists of only two members, the governing body of each member may […]
§ 33.2-3804. Office of authority; title to property
A. The principal office of the authority shall be within the boundaries of Planning District 4. All records of the authority shall be kept at such office. B. The title to all property of every kind belonging to the authority shall be titled to the authority and shall be held for the benefit of its […]
§ 33.2-3801. Findings; purpose; governmental function
The General Assembly finds that the creation of a regional passenger rail station authority will enable the members to cost share an economic development asset that is not affordable to individual members. A passenger rail station authority will directly benefit and enhance the economic base of the members by allowing the development, ownership, and operation […]
§ 33.2-3711. Continuing responsibilities of the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the Department of Transportation
Except as otherwise explicitly provided in this chapter, until such time as the Authority and the Department of Transportation, or the Authority and the Commonwealth Transportation Board, agree otherwise in writing, the Commonwealth Transportation Board shall allocate funding to and the Department of Transportation shall perform or cause to be performed all maintenance and operation […]
§ 33.2-3712. Continued responsibilities for local transit funding
No locality embraced by the Authority shall reduce its local funding for public transit by more than 50 percent of what it appropriated for public transit as of July 1, 2019. Starting in fiscal year 2023, the amount required to be provided by a locality pursuant to this section shall be adjusted annually based on […]
§ 33.2-3713. Use of revenues by the Authority
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, all moneys received by the Authority shall be used by the Authority solely for the benefit of those counties, cities, and towns that are embraced by the Authority, and such moneys shall be used by the Authority in a manner that is consistent with the purposes stated in […]
§ 33.2-3800. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Authority” means a regional passenger rail station authority created pursuant to this chapter. “Board” means the board of directors of the authority. “Facility” means any structure, including real estate and improvements, used for operating passenger rail service and complementary activities. “Facility” includes structures […]