West Virginia Code
Article 16F. West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
§17-16F-1. Legislative Findings and Creation of Division

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that there is a need to streamline the execution and implementation of the states multimodal transportation goals and reduce related costs by consolidating existing multimodal authorities to a single division, known as the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities, under the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of chapter 5F of this code. The Department of Transportation, through the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities, is designated as the agency of this state responsible for administering all federal and state programs related to public ports, railroads, aeronautics, airports, and air navigation facilities.
(b) On July 1, 2022, the Public Port Authority, the West Virginia State Rail Authority, Division of Public Transit, and the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission are reestablished, reconstituted, and continued as the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities, an agency of the state. The purpose of the division is to administer all federal and state programs related to public ports, railroad transportation and commerce, public transit, aeronautics, airports, and air navigation facilities in the State of West Virginia, and thereby to encourage and facilitate growth and economic development opportunities utilizing such transport facilities. The powers and duties heretofore imposed upon the Public Port Authority, the West Virginia State Rail Authority, Division of Public Transit, and the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission are transferred to and imposed upon the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities in the manner prescribed by this article.
(c) It is the intent of this article to consolidate into the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities those entities and employees performing functions which will be facilitated by their consolidation. The Department of Transportation shall provide appropriate office locations necessary to fulfill the functions of the division.
(d) On the effective date of this article, all real property interests, vehicles, equipment contracts or agreements, interests under any existing insurance policy, and records belonging to the Public Port Authority, the West Virginia State Rail Authority, the Division of Public Transit, and the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission shall be transferred to the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities. Any state funds, special revenue funds, and all accounts created for the benefit or use of the Public Port Authority, the West Virginia State Rail Authority, the Division of Public Transit, and the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission are transferred to the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities in accordance with the provisions of this article.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 17. Roads and Highways

Article 16F. West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities

§17-16F-1. Legislative Findings and Creation of Division

§17-16F-2. Secretary S Powers and Duties

§17-16F-3. Definitions

§17-16F-4. Powers and Duties of Division

§17-16F-5. Rules of Division

§17-16F-6. Advisory Boards

§17-16F-7. Annual Report

§17-16F-8. Financial Interest in Contracts Prohibited; Penalty

§17-16F-9. Public Purpose of Activities; Property of Public Utilities and Common Carriers

§17-16F-10. Construction and Operation of Facilities by Private Enterprise; Leasing of Facilities by Division

§17-16F-11. Foreign Trade Zones; Free Trade Zones; Ports of Entry and Customs Zones

§17-16F-12. Special West Virginia Public Port Operations Fund; West Virginia Multimodal Division Operations Fund; Other Funds Transferred to the Division of Multimodal Transportation

§17-16F-13. Additional Powers and Duties of Division Related to Railroad Projects

§17-16F-14. Additional Authority Regarding the Maryland Area Regional Commuter

§17-16F-15. Rail Operations; Purchases

§17-16F-16. Railroad Maintenance Fund

§17-16F-17. Division Empowered to Issue Bonds, Renewal Notes and Refunding Bonds; Requirements and Manner of Such Issuance

§17-16F-18. Trustee for Bondholders; Contents of Trust Agreement

§17-16F-19. Legal Remedies of Bondholders and Trustees

§17-16F-20. Bonds and Notes Not Debt of State, County, Municipality, or of Any Political Subdivision; Expenses Incurred Pursuant to Article

§17-16F-21. Use of Funds by Division; Restrictions

§17-16F-22. Investment of Funds by Division

§17-16F-23. Rentals and Other Revenues From Railroad Projects; Contracts and Leases of Division; Cooperation of Other Governmental Agencies; Bonds of Such Agencies

§17-16F-24. Maintenance, Operation, and Repair of Projects; Reports to Governor and Legislature

§17-16F-25. Railroad Maintenance Bonds Lawful Investments

§17-16F-26. West Virginia Commuter Rail Access Fund

§17-16F-27. State Rail Plan Required

§17-16F-28. Additional Powers and Duties of Division Related to Aeronautics, Airports, and Air Navigation Projects

§17-16F-29. State Financial Assistance for County, Municipal and Regional Airports

§17-16F-30. Financial Aid

§17-16F-31. Establishment and Operation of State Airports

§17-16F-32. Use of State and Municipal Facilities and Services

§17-16F-33. Disposition of Fees

§17-16F-34. Severability