Position Statements

As always, there are issues that are very important to our industries, where we must be proactive in our approach. We have developed the following position statements to educate lawmakers, which concisely explain our views on these issues. We hope that you will use this information to educate your legislators about issues affecting our industries.

Safety & Environment

Our industry’s main focus is on safety as well as the environment.  The following elements are important to us and need to be addressed:

• Primary Seat Belt Law - WVTA supports adoption of a primary safety belt law to increase belt use, reduce fatalities and save money.
• Text Messaging and Handheld Cell Phone Ban - Distracted driving is the number one cause of accidents.  WVTA supports the ban of text messaging and the use of handheld cell phones while driving.

Highway Funding

While it is critical to appropriately fund our highway system, WVTA believes we need to analyze where the dollars are going and determine how they can be spent more efficiently.

Economic and Jobs Development

Build and sustain a business competitive environment.

Fiscal Responsibility

State government maintain prudent budgeting.

Responsible Government

We would like to see prudence, integrity and transparency in government.

Education

Have a responsible and work-ready workforce.

Legal Reform

Continued legal reform in needed in WV.