SB501

Expanding digital mapping of unimproved public roads

Introduced·1/19/26

Expanding digital mapping of unimproved public roads in West Virginia for tourism and travel purposes.

The bill mandates the West Virginia Division of Highways to create a digital road map of unimproved public roads, integrating them into a Geographic Information System (GIS) format. Counties can apply for mapping services, which will be used to develop a mobile application for navigation and user-added notes. The app will serve as a marketing tool for counties to promote tourism, travel, and outdoor recreation. The digital map will display surface classifications and 4x4-only designations to assist travelers in route selection.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 9

1:00 PM

Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

History

Feb 10

Senate

Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance

Feb 10

Senate

To Finance

Jan 19

Senate

Filed for introduction