What Does Transportation Success Look Like? Sep 13 2016 In 2012, Virginia faced a serious transportation crisis. Congestion was at an all-time high with our pavements crumbling and hundreds of our bridges being structurally deficient. For more than 20 years, Virginia had not invested any new money to address the crisis. Then, in 2013 the Virginia General Assembly stepped up and provided what Virginia woefully needed—a new transportation infrastructure-funding package (HB 2313)—providing millions of dollars in new funding for transportation. While the debate for additional transportation funding was happening, one question loomed large—could the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the industry deliver? Moreover, if the Commonwealth committed the money, would we see projects that make a difference? Read More Failure to Pass SB 742 Could Mean Higher Tolls for Hampton Roads Mar 31 2016 At the conclusion of the 2016 Virginia General Assembly, those expecting continued transportation improvements were disappointed by the failure of the House to pass Senate Bill 742. Read More Transportation in Hampton Roads: Moving Forward to Unlock the Region Mar 09 2016 After decades of gridlocked funding, Virginia’s transportation situation has recently begun improving, particularaly in the Hampton Roads region. Read More 1 2 3
Failure to Pass SB 742 Could Mean Higher Tolls for Hampton Roads Mar 31 2016 At the conclusion of the 2016 Virginia General Assembly, those expecting continued transportation improvements were disappointed by the failure of the House to pass Senate Bill 742. Read More Transportation in Hampton Roads: Moving Forward to Unlock the Region Mar 09 2016 After decades of gridlocked funding, Virginia’s transportation situation has recently begun improving, particularaly in the Hampton Roads region. Read More 1 2 3
Transportation in Hampton Roads: Moving Forward to Unlock the Region Mar 09 2016 After decades of gridlocked funding, Virginia’s transportation situation has recently begun improving, particularaly in the Hampton Roads region. Read More 1 2 3
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