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Help VDOT Develop Special Highway Safety Zones
Public Meeting Set for Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
Help VDOT Develop Special Highway Safety Zones
Public Meeting Set for Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
“Tragically, 913 people died, and 78,896 more were injured in Virginia crashes last year,” said Lt. Colonel Steve Flaherty, Virginia State Police. “Our goal is to bring that number down by sensitizing drivers to highway zones that may be crash prone.”
A new law passed by the General Assembly this year will help VDOT, DMV and State Police improve safety issues on designated stretches of interstate highways through a Highway Safety Corridor Program and allows fines to be doubled for moving violations within designated safety corridor zones.
The first step in establishing highway safety zones is getting feedback on selection criteria from the public. Once criteria are established, hearings will be held on proposed sections of roadway that best match the criteria.
“It is important that drivers have a voice in how this program is shaped,” said Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner Philip Shucet. “We encourage citizens to become involved early before the zones are selected and the signs go up.”
Three meetings will be held around the state to get feedback from the public. Citizens in Northern Virginia are invited to participate in a meeting scheduled for:
Thursday, October 9 at 6 p.m.
VDOT District Office
14685 Avion Parkway, Chantilly, Va.
Directions to VDOT meeting on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.:
From the Capital Beltway: Take I-66 West for 8 miles and exit at Route 50 West. Continue on Route 50 for approximately 7 miles and turn right onto Stonecroft Boulevard and right onto Avion Parkway. Take your first right to access VDOT’s parking lot.
From Leesburg: Take Route 7 East to Route 28 South to Route 50 West. Go to second traffic light and turn right onto Stonecroft Boulevard and right onto Avion Parkway. Take your first right to access VDOT’s parking lot.
From Woodbridge: Take Route 123 North to Fairfax County Parkway North to Route 50 West. Continue approximately 4 miles and turn right onto Stonecroft Boulevard and right onto Avion Parkway. Take your first right to access VDOT’s parking lot.
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