On July 1st, all bills that passed the 2025 General Assembly session became laws in Virginia. One of the bills that became law will strengthen traffic penalties for drivers who seriously injure or kill vulnerable road users.
VCN is supporting efforts to support pedestrian and bicyclist safety, further reducing fatalities on Virginia's roads.
Policies to defend Clean Car Standards, make streets safer for people who walk and bike, and support public transit funding.
See conservation policy updates on Crossover, Expanding Solar Energy, and Transit Infrastructure/Electrification Funding from week 5 of the General Assembly session.
Virginia Conservation Network’s Wrap-Up of the 2021 General Assembly's land use and transportation policy includes legislation to advance vehicle electrification, make active transportation safer for walkers and bikers, and promote transit-oriented development.
VCN supports HB1841, HB1903, and HB2262 in order to make biking and walking both safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.