Virginia § 33.2-282 - Department of Rail and Public Transportation created; appointment of Director
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§ 33.2-282. Department of Rail and Public Transportation created; appointment of Director
There is hereby created a Department of Rail and Public Transportation reporting to the Secretary of Transportation and subject to the policy oversight of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. The Department of Rail and Public Transportation shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Director of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the Board and any committee of the Board dealing with passenger and freight rail, transportation demand management, ridesharing, and public transportation issues.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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