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Katzen said, but Fauquier County residents also oppose closing U.S. 17. Fauquier residents fear that the speed limit, reduced, to 45 mph because of truck traffic, will go back up to 55 mph.
Katzen speculated that eliminating trucks from U.S. 17 might be the first step in having the road designated as a scenic byway. This designation would prevent expansion or other work being done on the road. Instead of passing the ban, Katzen suggested that the committee study the issue to develop possible solutions.
Potts opposed a study, telling the committee that the issue already had been examined and the time had come for action.
May, a Republican who represents parts of Loudoun and Fauquier counties, echoed Potts’ comments.
“Folks have tried everything and it hasn’t worked,” said May, who supports the truck ban because U.S. 17 was not designed for such traffic and suffers damage as a result. May’s legislative next-door neighbor, Republican Dick Black, also backed Potts’ bill.
John Sherman of Paris said that the 18-7 vote to ban trucks was “tremendous for Fauquier County. For the (committee) vote to go 2-1 in favor of this bill is a major victory.”
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