CODE OF VIRGINIA

DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SECONDARY STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM COMPONENTS (§ 33.2-327)

For urban and urban development areas in localities using the urban county
executive form of government, the Department shall work in conjunction with the
locality and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation to review new
design standards for secondary state highway system components that the locality
proposes. Such standards shall (i) be based on the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets and other publications applicable to urban areas; (ii) set
forth a design methodology that should be used in the affected urban and urban
development areas; (iii) allow for the efficient movement of transit and other
vehicles through these areas; (iv) accommodate safe pedestrian and bicyclist
movement; (v) accommodate high density urban development; (vi) encourage
user-friendly access to transit; (vii) include stormwater management guidelines,
consistent with state and local laws and regulations; and (viii) respect the
character of urban areas. These design standards and methodologies are intended
to facilitate approval of roadway and transportation system improvement plans in
urban areas that comply with the standards. These design standards shall not
contradict or be in conflict with the principles outlined in the applicable
Board regulations concerning terms and conditions under which subdivision
streets may be accepted into the secondary state highway system.Standards
developed by parties as required by this section shall be submitted to the
Department for final review and approval at least three months prior to the
locality’s anticipated implementation date.

HISTORY: 2010, c. 498, § 33.1-69.001; 2014, c. 805.