SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6

(By Senator Caldwell, Rowe, Ross, Sharpe and Bailey)


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study traffic control procedures on the West Virginia Turnpike and other controlled-access highways in the state to better provide for traveler safety, comfort and convenience during periods of traffic interruption.

Whereas, The West Virginia Turnpike and other controlled- access highways are vital highways through the state; and
Whereas, These controlled-access highways are crucial to tourism and travel in the state; and
Whereas, As a result of traffic interruptions, travelers are now frequently confined to their cars for long periods of time on highways without the ability to safely exit the highway, without information as to the expected length of the traffic interruption, without means of communication and without means to meet immediate health or other personal needs; and
Whereas, The increased potential for acts of domestic or foreign terrorism adds to the existing threat of traffic interruptions now resulting from wrecks, chemical spills, bridge or road repairs, environmental disasters or other causes; and
Whereas, It is imperative that travelers on these controlled-access highways be assured that the state will take all reasonable measures to provide for their safety, comfort and convenience during periods of traffic interruption; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to study traffic control procedures on the West Virginia Turnpike and other controlled-access highways in the state to better provide for traveler safety, comfort and convenience during periods of traffic interruption ; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2004, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.