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WV SB924
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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AI Summary
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Allows counties to apply to the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) for comprehensive digital mapping of their back roads and secondary routes for tourism, scenic, historic, and recreational purposes
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Requires WVDOH to classify all mapped roads by surface type (paved, gravel, dirt/unimproved) and designate roads requiring high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles
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Mandates creation of an interactive, publicly accessible map and mobile application where users can view routes, add notes, recommend points of interest, and update road conditions, with county commission moderation
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Funding to come from WVDOH tourism and infrastructure budget, with potential grant partnerships, through a request for proposals process for technology development
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Requires annual legislative reports on county participation, app usage, and tourism impact, with counties able to provide feedback and request mapping system updates
Legislative Description
Creating WV Country Roads Act
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure
3/24/2025