Land Use & Transportation Recap: 2026 Bill Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 37 bills this General Assembly session that support electric vehicle charging & accessibility, safer streets, smart growth, and more.
New Laws: Protecting Vulnerable Road Users
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.
Bill of the Day: Simple Solutions for Safer Streets
VCN is supporting efforts to support pedestrian and bicyclist safety, further reducing fatalities on Virginia's roads.
Land Use & Transportation Policy: 2023 General Assembly Review
Policies to defend Clean Car Standards, make streets safer for people who walk and bike, and support public transit funding.
Conservation Policy Updates: Week 5 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on Crossover, Expanding Solar Energy, and Transit Infrastructure/Electrification Funding from week 5 of the General Assembly session.
2021 General Assembly Wrap-Up: Land Use & Transportation
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.
Bill of the Day: Safe Walking & Biking
VCN supports HB1841, HB1903, and HB2262 in order to make biking and walking both safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.