Prefiled - Exemption for hybrids extended to 2008

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   OMG what drivel.  Seriously, did he even bother to THINK about what he was writing?  It sounds like he wrote it while daydreaming about something else, like what flavor latte he was going to order.

	I lived in Ole Richmond for ten agonizing endless years, suffering the moronic spewings of the (now defunct) News Loser and the Times Disgrace, possibly the least talented newsroom in any city over 100,000 people.

	Studies that compute "average commute times" should be used only to line bird cages.  Big messy birds.  Anyone here (other than NoSUV) have a 38 minute commute?  It takes me 19 minutes just to get to the commuter lot!

	(And don't even get me started on his name: "A. Barton Hinkle".  Makes you wonder how Atrocious his first name must be if he chooses to use Barton instead, ha!  Typical Richmond pretention.)

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SpongeBob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SpongeBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 2007 at 9:35am
	OMG what drivel. Seriously, did he even bother to THINK about what he was writing? It sounds like he wrote it while daydreaming about something else, like what flavor latte he was going to order. I lived in Ole Richmond for ten agonizing endless years, suffering the moronic spewings of the (now defunct) News Loser and the Times Disgrace, possibly the least talented newsroom in any city over 100,000 people. Studies that compute "average commute times" should be used only to line bird cages. Big messy birds. Anyone here (other than NoSUV) have a 38 minute commute? It takes me 19 minutes just to get to the commuter lot! (And don't even get me started on his name: "A. Barton Hinkle". Makes you wonder how Atrocious his first name must be if he chooses to use Barton instead, ha! Typical Richmond pretention.)

Jody Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jody Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 2007 at 11:25am
	Just read A. Barton "Clueless" op-ed piece. Someone should invite him to commute on a work day during morning rush hour from Northern VA (Fairfax, Loudoun, PW) to the District in the regular lanes and see if it takes "25 minutes" to get to the District. And make sure he wears a watch to time it. What a schmuck. (Can I use the word schmuck on the message board?)

CallmeMrSlug Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote CallmeMrSlug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 2007 at 11:32am
	The only change in the law offered by the bill is the extension of the exemption to 2008. Thus, hybrids would be permitted to use ANY HOV lane, I-66, I95/I395 or elsewhere. A pre-filed bill is a bill that a member of the state legislature intends to introduce when the legislature convenes, and pre-files it to let the public know of his intent to do so. The Virginia Legislature convened January 10 and adjourns February 24th. As a practical matter, most bills pass, or fail, during the law week or so of each legislative session. But now is the time to contact the bill sponsor, and your state senator or representative to voice your opposition to the bill...

Jody Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jody Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 2007 at 4:17pm
	Emailed my delegates yesterday about opposing this bill.

Galah Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Galah Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2007 at 8:25am
	Thanks for posting the link sluDgE. Average commute times are incredibly misleading, just like average home prices and average incomes (the average of a 60 minute commute and a 2 minute commute is 31 minutes....what is THAT supposed to tell you) It'd be interesting to see what the average commuting DISTANCE has become, at 10 mph, you can make a whole 4 miles in that average commute time. The TD editorial pages got to me bad enough one time with this kind of traffic talk that I actually wrote a letter to the editor which they printed. Reaction? Well some guy in Farmville wrote a letter saying I should get a job there because their traffic wasn't bad....

Jody Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jody Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2007 at 10:22am
	Here is the response I received from Dave Albo, Springfield District: I want to thank you for contacting me regarding your opposition to House Bill 2132 HOV lanes; exemption for clean special fuel vehicles. The official summary of the bill states: HOV lanes; exemption for clean special fuel vehicles.� Extends the "sunset" to 2008 authorizing the use of certain HOV lanes by vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. The bill is currently being considered by the House Transportation Committee, of which I am not a member. However, I appreciate your comments. Please know that I am in favor of eliminating the exemption and support last years agreement to stop re-issuing exempt plates, which will eventually eliminate hybrid drivers from the HOV lanes. Should the Committee report this legislation to the House of Delegates, I will give your views much consideration before I cast my vote. You can track this bill through my website www.davealbo.com. Simply click on the "Our Community" link followed by the "General Assembly" link. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

goober Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote goober Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2007 at 11:27am
	Jody, That's cool... you've inspired me to do the same and write to my delegate. Goober

colossus911 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 19 May 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote colossus911 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2007 at 4:34pm
	Dang it Jody, I got this response from Ablo and wanted to share it too but you beat me too it. Everyone do it, lets ring their bells and keep HOV HOV I want to thank you for contacting me regarding your opposition to House Bill 2132 HOV lanes; exemption for clean special fuel vehicles. The official summary of the bill states: HOV lanes; exemption for clean special fuel vehicles. Extends the "sunset" to 2008 authorizing the use of certain HOV lanes by vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. The bill is currently being considered by the House Transportation Committee, of which I am not a member. However, I appreciate your comments. Please know that I am in favor of eliminating the exemption and support last years agreement to stop re-issuing exempt plates, which will eventually eliminate hybrid drivers from the HOV lanes. Should the Committee report this legislation to the House of Delegates, I will give your views much consideration before I cast my vote. You can track this bill through my website www.davealbo.com. Simply click on the "Our Community" link followed by the "General Assembly" link. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours for good government, David B. Albo

Luddite Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Luddite Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 2007 at 10:46am
	Waste of electrons contacting part-time-wannabe-nothing-better-to-do-General Assembly members with any concerns. Lobby groups such as auto manufacturers, car dealers assn., etc. have already gotten to them. Unless you've got money to give, politicians couldn't give a rat's. The only people on this forum who think contacting thier "legislators" might make a difference are newbies and the delusional. I used to be one too many years ago. Good luck anyway. It only makes you feel good until March when they unveil lobbyist prizes. See, any real debate in Richmond keeps delegates from their families and real jobs longer than about 90 days. Couldn't have that. Sorry for being so negative. "I got my mind right boss."

LDOMAJ Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 May 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote LDOMAJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 2007 at 7:27am
	Bumping subject up over spam