West Virginia Department of Transportation

The meeting agenda includes a review and approval of the minutes from the last meeting, a revenue report, and several grant requests. Grant requests cover various projects at multiple airports, including apron rehabilitation, drainage studies, taxiway lighting reconstruction, taxiway reconstruction, hangar construction, energy efficiency improvements (solar panels), terminal building rehabilitation, runway safety area rebuilds, and LED lighting upgrades. Discussion items include the director's report, Evers MOA expansion, new business, and public comment. Motions will be made regarding the expiration and allocation of WVAC general revenue grants, ARFF training, and ARFF simulator maintenance.

The 2022-2026 West Virginia Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) aims to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on state roadways, working towards a long-term goal of zero fatalities by 2050. The plan focuses on eight emphasis areas: Speeding and Aggressive Driving, Roadway Departure, Occupant Protection, Older Driver (65+) Involved, Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving, Intersections (regionally focused), Pedestrians (regionally focused), and Improving Highway Safety Data. Strategies within each area incorporate enforcement, education, emergency medical services, and engineering to achieve a 4% annual reduction in fatalities and serious injuries over the five-year plan period. The plan utilizes data from 2016-2020 to identify key risk factors and target interventions effectively.

The meeting included a review of the financial report for fiscal year 2019 and the current financial report for fiscal year 2020, focusing on special revenue (Aviation Fuel Tax) and the impact of the pandemic. An update on the West Virginia Airport Economic Impact Study was presented. Grant requests and action items were addressed for several airports, including Greenbrier Valley Airport, Huntington Tri-State Airport, Braxton County Airport, Yeager Airport, and Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport. Discussions included the Director's report, the Evers MOA expansion, and new business. Public comment included discussion of the West Virginia Board of Education's Aerospace Education Programs and a legislative audit.

The meeting agenda includes a review of the 2020 West Virginia Aviation Economic Impact Study findings, a revenue report, and several grant requests and action items related to airport improvements and funding. Discussion items include the director's report, an intergovernmental agreement with Greater Cumberland Regional Airport, HB 2765 (Emergency Vehicle Designation), a UAS Work Group, and public comment. Motions will be made regarding the expiration and allocation of WVAC General Revenue Grants, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training and simulator maintenance, and the election of a chairman.

The meeting will include a review and approval of minutes from the last meeting, special presentations such as an economic impact study update, a revenue report, and grant requests for several airports. These requests cover various projects, including runway safety area rebuilds, energy efficiency improvements, security upgrades, taxiway lighting reconstruction, deicing containment facility reconstruction, and apron rehabilitation. Discussion items will include the director's report, independent auditor's reports, airport oversight, new business, and public comment.