Transportation (People with Disabilities)

SB 777 creates the "Outdoor West Virginians with Disabilities Act" to improve access to state public lands for people with disabilities. It requires West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources and Division of Forestry to update land management plans, ensuring at least 2.5 miles of accessible roads per square mile on state forest and natural resource lands. The bill mandates that road closures must not reduce accessible road mileage below this threshold without specific justification, and requires public input before closing roads. It also prioritizes including roads that support diverse recreation like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing while maintaining accessibility standards.