Title 20 — Highways and Motor Vehicles
18 chapters · 279 sections in this title.
20 V.I.C. § 41 Declaration of essentiality; general authority of Governor
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It is declared that the establishment of a long-range comprehensive program for construction and improvement of roads and highways throughout the Virgin Islands is essential to the internal development of the Virgin Islands, and the works authorized under this chapter are declare…
20 V.I.C. § 42 Submission to Legislature of initial report covering ten-year program
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(a) The Governor, with the assistance of the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, shall cause to be prepared and shall submit to the President of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands a comprehensive report on a long-range program covering the Governor’s four-year term…
20 V.I.C. § 43 Submission of annual plans for specific projects; recommendations
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In addition to the initial report provided for in section 42 of this title, the Governor shall also submit at the commencement of each regular session of the Legislature, a plan for specific projects to be undertaken consistent with the long-range road highway program, together w…
20 V.I.C. § 44 Acquisition of lands; studies, investigations, etc., in advance
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(a) In furtherance of the above, the Governor is authorized, through appropriate insular or cooperating Federal agencies to:(a) acquire improved or unimproved lands or interests in land by purchase, donation, exchange, or condemnation for any project herein authorized.(b) underta…
20 V.I.C. § 45 Funds
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Funds for the purpose of carrying out the projects authorized in this chapter, including preliminary and final surveys, studies, plans and estimates relative hereto, and for the purpose of insular contributions under any applicable Federal program of road or highway aid, shall be…
20 V.I.C. § 46 Relocation of utility facilities necessitated by road construction
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(a) The following definitions shall be applicable in this section:(1) “Utility” or “Utilities” shall include the public corporations, private companies and authorities, or agencies of the Government of the Virgin Islands that, pursuant to law or franchise, operate, maintain and/o…
20 V.I.C. § 47 Standards for paving and construction of roads; penalties for violations
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(a) The Department of Public Works shall establish procedures and minimum standards for the paving and construction of high quality roads in the Virgin Islands. The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works shall assign a minimum of two civil engineers to establish the proce…
20 V.I.C. § 51 Intent and purpose
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(a) In adopting and implementing “The Virgin Islands Complete Streets Act of 2022” the Government of the Virgin Islands shall plan, develop, and provide a more integrated, multimodal transportation network that will enhance the quality of life of all Virgin Islanders. All modes o…
20 V.I.C. § 52 Definitions
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(a) As used in this subchapter;(a) “AARP” means the American Association of Retired Persons.(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Works.(c) “Complete Streets” means a transportation policy that is committed to the planning, designing, operating and maintenance of st…
20 V.I.C. § 53 Duties of the Commissioner
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(a) The Commissioner is responsible for coordinating stakeholders to assess the needs of the Virgin Islands transit system and to plan new construction to improve the safety and accessibility of the Territory’s streets and highways for all users. (b) The Commissioner shall ensure…
20 V.I.C. § 54 Task Force established
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(a) There is established within the Department the Complete Streets Task Force. In addition to the Commissioner, who serves as its chair, the Task Force is composed of ten members, four members from St. Thomas, four members from St. Croix and two members from St. John, appointed …
20 V.I.C. § 55 Implementation and procedure
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(a) The Task Force shall function solely as an advisory committee in the designing and implementation of the Complete Streets policy. The Task Force shall use the best and latest design guidance, standards, and monitoring of the recommendations available to maximize design flexib…
20 V.I.C. § 56 Inclusion and exceptions
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(a) The Task Force shall approach every transportation improvement and project phase as an opportunity to create safer, more accessible streets for all users. These improvements and phases include planning, programming, design, right-of-way acquisition, subdivision and land devel…
20 V.I.C. § 57 Jurisdiction and network connectivity
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(a) This policy applies to The Department of Public Works transportation system in the public right-of-way, including, but not limited to, streets, alleys, sidewalks, and all other connecting pathways. The owners and operators of private streets, sidewalks, alleys, and parking lo…
20 V.I.C. § 58 Annual reporting
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(a) The Commissioner and the Task Force shall make a report to the Governor, the Legislature and the Committee on Housing Transportation and Telecommunications or successor committee bi-annually, demonstrating progress made in implementing this policy using the following performa…
20 V.I.C. § 59 Additional considerations
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(a) In addition to providing safe and accessible streets in the Virgin Islands, care must be given to incorporate best management practices for addressing storm water runoff, and modern, innovative storm water infrastructure must be integrated into the construction/reconstruction…