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Hampton Roads Transportation Authority (HRTA) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States that has the responsibility for funding several major traffic projects in the Hampton Roads area. As of March 2008, although its projects were considered to be needed, the agency's future was in some question while its controversial sources of funding were being reconsidered in light of a Virginia Supreme Court decision. == Enabling legislation == The Virginia General Assembly, as part of its 2007 session, approved House Bill 3202, which authorized the creation of the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority (HRTA). A component of the legislation requires at least 7 of the 12 governing bodies, which must include at least 51 percent of the population to pass a resolution not later than December 31, 2007 approving the powers granted to the Authority. The state legislation also established the following conditions for HRTA including: * Grants the Authority the powers necessary to fulfill its purpose * Sets the conditions necessary for the imposition and assessment of taxes and fees by the authority * Identifies members * Provides means for the Authority to impose, assess and collect taxes, fees and tolls * Prioritize projects and funding to be undertaken by the Authority * Enables localities to impose certain additional real estate taxes on commercial and industrial properties. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hampton Roads Transportation Authority」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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