WV Farm Bureau Magazine January 2016 | Page 39

161 . PASSING LANES ON PRIMARY ROADS
West Virginia Farm Bureau commends the State Division of Highways for establishing passing lanes and straightening of curves on many long hills on primary roads , and recommends that this policy be continued .
162 . REMOVAL OF TOLL AT U . S . RT . 19 & I-77
West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends removing the toll located at the junction of U . S . Rt . 19 and I-77 . This toll is a burden to local citizens who use this highway . Farm Bureau recommends removing the toll on I-77 and opposes any increase of tolls on I-77 . We recommend no tolls be added to any additional roads .
163 . FLASHING LIGHTS
West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends a uniform system of coordinated flashing lights for stop lights on all four-lane highways and all major arteries at grade intersections to indicate a stop ahead , with a sign stating that vehicles should be prepared to stop when lights are flashing .
164 . RURAL ROAD SIGNS - FARM VEHICLES
Because of the increase in traffic on rural roads , West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends the DOH post signs on rural roads notifying drivers of slow moving agricultural vehicles and livestock movement areas . In addition , we recommend the state erect signs to advise motorists that horsedrawn vehicles may be encountered , as there are currently a significant number of such vehicles in Monroe and Summers counties .
165 . SUBDIVISION ROADS
West Virginia Farm Bureau believes that the Division of Highways should provide specifications for subdivision roads and those developers should be compelled to construct such roads according to these requirements .
166 . RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Because of the excessive number of accidents that occur at railroad crossings , West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends all railroads be required to install a signal at each public crossing and maintain crossings in a smooth and safe condition .
167 . NATURAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION NEAR HIGHWAYS
West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends that all existing and newly installed gas pipelines and utility lines placed on state road property be buried in accordance with state and federal codes .
168 . ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports the use of ATVs , RTVs , UTVs , mini-trucks and vans for agriculture and oil and gas operators and utilities on public roads from one property to another .
We support the attendance and completion of a safety course by all riders . Farm Bureau recommends the elimination of liability for qualified instructors who offer agricultural ATV , RTV , UTV , mini-truck and van safety training , provided that a waiver of liability is signed by the participant and / or participant ’ s guardian .
WVFB supports the use of ATVs , RTVs , UTVs , mini-trucks and vans as farm use vehicles or implements of husbandry , as well as the legal classification of these vehicles as such , when operated by bona fide farmers for agriculturally related purposes . All other ATV , RTV , UTV , mini-truck and van use , on public roads only , except for farmers , oil and gas operators and utilities , must comply with all DMV regulations for licensing , insurance , helmets and titling .
169 . USE OF SALT ON HIGHWAYS
The use of salt for snow and ice removal damages vehicles , roads , bridges and plant life . West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends the use of salt , calcium chloride or other corrosive materials cease and be replaced with noncorrosive materials such as limestone , sand or noncorrosive brine .
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