2005 News Releases - Statewide
Dec. 22, 2005
VDOT SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES FOR HOLIDAYS
Dec. 22, 2005
511 PHONE SYSTEM HELPS HOLIDAY TRAVELERS
511 Virginia offers travel, traffic and weather information any time
Dec. 20, 2005
VDOT ENTERS INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR TO IMPROVE I-95/395 FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA TO THE FREDERICKSBURG REGION
Fluor-Transurban proposes to build high occupancy toll lanes
VDOT ENTERS INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR TO IMPROVE I-95/395 FROM NORTHERN VIRGINIA TO THE FREDERICKSBURG REGION
Fluor-Transurban proposes to build high occupancy toll lanes
Dec. 19, 2005
FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor Warner Announces 60 New Jobs for Alleghany County
TransCore chooses Clifton Forge facility
Dec. 15, 2005
GOVERNOR WARNER PROPOSES $625 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Major transportation projects would be advanced, including significant investment in public transportation
GOVERNOR WARNER PROPOSES $625 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
Major transportation projects would be advanced, including significant investment in public transportation
Dec. 15, 2005
VIRGINIA ANNOUNCES NEW WELCOME SIGN DESIGN
Public Chooses the Cardinal
Dec. 7, 2005
VDOT ADVANCES FOUR PRIVATE-SECTOR PROPOSALS TO OPERATE DULLES TOLL ROAD
Dec. 6, 2005
ROADS ARE SLICK IN SOME AREAS FOR MORNING COMMUTE
Motorists are urged to drive with extra caution
Dec. 5, 2005
VDOT OUT IN FORCE TREATING ROADS
Motorists are urged to drive with extra caution
VDOT OUT IN FORCE TREATING ROADS
Motorists are urged to drive with extra caution
Dec. 4, 2005
VDOT FORCES MOBILIZED FOR WINTER WEATHER
Nov. 29, 2005
I-81 STUDY READY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
View the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement at www.I-81.org
I-81 STUDY READY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
View the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement at www.I-81.org
Nov. 21, 2005
PUBLIC INVITED TO VOTE ON FUTURE STATE WELCOME SIGNS DESIGN
Welcome Signs, Welcome Centers and Rest Areas are scheduled for improvement
Nov. 18, 2005
VDOT SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Nov. 18, 2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES LOCATION FOR TRI-COUNTY PARKWAY IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Board directs VDOT to solicit a public-private venture to finance and build project
Nov. 17, 2005
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO NOW?
VDOT identifies anticipated peak Thanksgiving holiday travel times
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO NOW?
VDOT identifies anticipated peak Thanksgiving holiday travel times
Nov. 17, 2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES LOCATION FOR SOUTHEASTERN PARKWAY AND GREENBELT IN CHESAPEAKE AND VIRGINIA BEACH
Nov. 17, 2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES LOCATION FOR AN IMPROVED ROUTE 460 IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
The board directs VDOT to solicit a private-sector partnership to finance and build the project
Nov. 10, 2005
VDOT NAMES NEW CHIEF OF POLICY, PLANNING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Nov. 4, 2005
VDOT POSTS ON-LINE PRIVATE-SECTOR PROPOSALS
TO OPERATE THE DULLES TOLL ROAD
Nov. 2, 2005
PPTA ADVISORY PANEL MAKES RECOMMENDATION ON I-95/395 HOT/HOV LANE PROPOSALS IN VIRGINIA
Panel recommends that the Fluor-Transurban proposal move ahead
Oct. 31, 2005
PPTA ADVISORY PANEL EXPECTED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATION ON I-95/395 HOT/HOV LANE PROPOSALS IN SPRINGFIELD
Oct. 28, 2005
VDOT Receives Competing Proposals from the Private Sector to Operate the Dulles Toll Road
Oct. 21, 2005
NEWLY REVISED PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ACT GUIDELINES REQUIRE GREATER RISK AND COST SHARING BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Transportation board approves revised guidelines - another step to maintaining sound transportation practices
Oct. 21, 2005
VDOT Receives National Praise for Running One of the Best Public-Private Venture Projects in the Country
Oct. 19, 2005
VDOTS LATEST REPORT CARD SHOWS MORE CONTRACTS COMPLETED ON TIME
First quarterly report for FY06 released today
Oct. 13, 2005
54th VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN ROANOKE OCT. 26-28
Governor Warner and Former Governor Baliles to join transportation discussion on investing in mobility
Sept. 29, 2005
Governor Warner Announces $250 Million for Transportation Through Sale of Notes
Investors show confidence in bond rating, VDOT performance
Governor Warner Announces $250 Million for Transportation Through Sale of Notes
Investors show confidence in bond rating, VDOT performance
Sept. 27, 2005
VDOT RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $30 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROJECTS
Strong financial management results in more federal dollars for transportation
VDOT RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $30 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROJECTS
Strong financial management results in more federal dollars for transportation
Sept. 22, 2005
VDOT WINS NATIONAL HONOR FOR BRIDGE TEAMWORK
Bridge and Rail Improvements Achieved Under Traffic
Sept. 20, 2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD AWARDS $41 MILLION IN PROJECT CONTRACTS DURING ITS SEPTEMBER MEETING
Sept. 16, 2005
Videoconferencing saves VDOT $11.3 million
Long distance meetings eliminate travel time, expenses
Sept. 16, 2005
VDOTS PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE WINS THREE NATIONAL AWARDS
Annual Report, DVD documentary and press release take top honors
Sept. 15, 2005
LOCAL AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS GET A $100 MILLION BOOST
$50 million come from localities and the other $50 million come from matching state funds
Sept. 15, 2005
VDOT POISED TO GET ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROJECTS
Sept. 14, 2005
Major Mixing Bowl Overnight Detours Continue, I-395 North Closed Set for Thursday/Saturday/Monday Nights, Sept 15, 17, 19 HOV Lanes North open to all traffic to Pentagon area and Washington Motorists heading to local I-395 North exits and to I-495 North (Capital Beltway-inner loop) towards Tysons Corner must use detour
Major Mixing Bowl Overnight Detours Continue, I-395 North Closed Set for Thursday/Saturday/Monday Nights, Sept 15, 17, 19
HOV Lanes North open to all traffic to Pentagon area and Washington
Motorists heading to local I-395 North exits and to I-495 North (Capital Beltway-inner loop) towards Tysons Corner must use detour
Sept. 14, 2005
STATEWIDE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON VIRGINIAS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Sept. 14, 2005
PPTA ADVISORY PANEL TO HOLD MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION ON I-95/395 HOT/HOV LANE PROPOSALS IN WOODBRIDGE
Aug. 30, 2005
511 SYSTEM EXPANDS IN VIRGINIA
55 Major Routes Added
Aug. 26, 2005
VDOT SEEKS PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST TO SPEED IMPROVEMENTS TO RT. 460 CONNECTOR
Funds from new Transportation Opportunity Fund could jump start project
Aug. 18, 2005
VDOT SEEKS COMMENT ON CHANGES IN
PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ACT GUIDELINES
Deadline is Sept. 19, 2005
VDOT SEEKS COMMENT ON CHANGES IN
PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ACT GUIDELINES
Deadline is Sept. 19, 2005
Aug. 17, 2005
SENATORS WARNER AND ALLEN ANNOUNCE
FUNDING FOR VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Aug. 16, 2005
TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FUND COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED
Aug. 9, 2005
Verizon Landline Customers in Virginia can now Dial 511 and Access the service
Aug. 4, 2005
VIRGINIAS BICYCLING / PEDESTRIAN COORDINATOR NAMED
Former VDOT cartographer is biking, walking enthusiast
July 28, 2005
VDOT POSTS DULLES TOLL ROAD PPTA PROPOSAL
July 25, 2005
PPTA ADVISORY PANEL TO HOLD MEETING ON I-95/395 HOT/HOV LANE PROPOSALS IN ARLINGTON COUNTY
Meeting is open to the public
July 20, 2005
VDOT FINISHES FISCAL YEAR 2005 WITH MORE PROJECTS COMPLETED ON TIME AND ON BUDGET
Fourth quarter report card released today
July 11, 2005
PPTA ADVISORY PANEL TO HOLD MEETING ON I-95/395 HOT/HOV LANE PROPOSALS IN STAFFORD
Meeting is open to the public
July 7, 2005
SECURITY ALERT LEVEL RAISED TO CODE ORANGE
FOR VIRGINIAS MASS TRANSIT AND PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEMS
July 5, 2005
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Governor Warner Breaks Ground on Virginia Capital Trail
First phase of 54-mile trail linking Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Richmond
June 28, 2005
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAKES ANOTHER LEAP TOWARD OPEN GOVERNMENT
Agency launches extended version of its online Dashboard a public monitoring system of VDOTs business
June 16, 2005
REALISTIC, CREDIBLE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM APPROVED
Program based on financial accountability, project deficits eliminated
June 16, 2005
TOLL TO GO UP ON COLEMAN BRIDGE
BETWEEN GLOUCESTER AND YORK COUNTIES
Increase necessary to meet financial obligations
June 6, 2005
VDOT awards over $200,000 in rural transportation grants
Eight local planning commission studies funded for Fiscal Year 2006
June 6, 2005
DETAILED PUBLIC-PRIVATE PROPOSALS TO BUILD I-95/395 HIGH OCCUPANCY TOLL LANES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA AND FREDERICKSBURG POSTED ONLINE
Local government comment period begins and advisory panel meetings are scheduled
June 3, 2005
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: GOVERNOR WARNER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OFINTERIM VDOT COMMISSIONER
Whirley to continue reforms, implement recent initiatives
May 31, 2005
GOVERNOR WARNER ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AT VDOT
Commissioner Philip Shucet brought accountability to VDOT
May 26, 2005
MEMORIAL DAY TRAVEL UPDATE
Temporary lane closures lifted over the holiday weekend
May 18, 2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD WILL POSTPONE ACTION ON
PROPOSED TOLL INCREASE FOR THE COLEMAN BRIDGE
May 18, 2005
VDOT awards more than $1.4 million in
transportation planning grants
May 16, 2005
DR. MARY LYNN TISCHER LEADS MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING OFFICE
New office created to foster long-range coordination among Virginia agencies
May 4, 2005
Plan for safe drilling in U.S. Army land-mine testing area wins recognition
May 2, 2005
Clean Commute Day Activities Planned For May 6
Richmond Event to be held at Convention Center
April 29, 2005
CAPITAL BELTWAY HOT LANES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
MOVE A STEP CLOSER TO CONSTRUCTION
April 21, 2005
VDOT'S LATEST REPORT CARD SHOWS STEADY IMPROVEMENT
WITH COMPLETING PROJECTS ON TIME AND WITHIN BUDGET
April 20, 2005
STUDY SHOWS ANIMALS USE UNDERPASS TO GET TO OTHER SIDE OF ROAD
Researcher captures thousands of photographs of mammals using crossings
April 13, 2005
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR:
GOVERNOR WARNER ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO COMPLETE
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK FOR SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA
April 11, 2005
Adopt-a-Highway volunteers will be out in force this Saturday
April 7, 2005
SPRING STATEWIDE EFFORT FIGHTS LITTER ON MANY FRONTS
Volunteers, teachers, State Police and others get involved
April 5, 2005
PUBLIC HEARING LOCATIONS FOR WORKING DRAFT OF SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 2006-2011
April 4, 2005
RUMS Case Study added to 2005 Computerworld Honors Collection
April 1, 2005
WORKING DRAFT OF VIRGINIAS SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
March 31, 2005
SLOW DOWN OR PAY UP
VDOT recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week April 3-9
March 24, 2005
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR:
Governor Warner Names New Virginia Secretary of Transportation
March 23, 2005
TENTATIVE LIST OF ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS POSTED ONLINE
Enhancement program provides federal funding for bike trails, new sidewalks and other community improvements
March 23, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD APRIL 19 ON VIRGINIAS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Working draft of updated six-year program to be posted online April 1
March 18, 2005
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD
TAKES ANOTHER LEAP TOWARD OPEN GOVERNMENT
March 16, 2005
I-95 Highway Safety Corridor Launched
Increased Enforcement and Fines Now in Place from Quantico to Occoquan
March 2, 2005
SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR I-64 PROJECT IN HAMPTON
Feb. 28, 2005
STATEWIDE WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS (5:30PM)
Feb. 28, 2005
STATEWIDE WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS
Feb. 17, 2005
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PROPOSALS TO BUILD THIRD CROSSING IN HAMPTON ROADS MOVE TO NEXT STAGE OF REVIEW
Feb. 17, 2005
Transportation Board Approves Toll Increase
for Dulles Toll Road to Fund Metrorail to Dulles
New tolls will be 50 cents on ramps and 75 cents at toll plaza
Transportation Board Approves Toll Increase
for Dulles Toll Road to Fund Metrorail to Dulles
New tolls will be 50 cents on ramps and 75 cents at toll plaza
Feb. 15, 2005
VDOT launches statewide 511 system for traffic and travel information
Feb. 2, 2005
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY Commonwealth Transportation Board to Consider 25¢ Toll Increase on Dulles Toll Road to Fund Metrorail in Dulles Corridor
Tolls would total 50 cents on ramps, 75 cents at toll plaza
Feb. 2, 2005
PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PROPOSED 25-CENT TOLL INCREASE ON DULLES TOLL ROAD
Jan. 28, 2005
New Funds Jumpstart Pilot Transportation Planning Program
Jan. 27, 2005
VDOT CONTINUES STRONG PERFORMANCE WITH DELIVERING PROJECTS ON TIME AND ON BUDGET
Latest quarterly report card released
Jan. 23, 2005
STATEWIDE ROAD CONDITIONS - Jan. 23, 2005 4:30PM
Jan. 23, 2005
STATEWIDE ROAD CONDITIONS - Jan. 23, 2005, 8AM
Jan. 22, 2005
STATEWIDE ROAD CONDITIONS
2:30PM
Jan. 22, 2005
VDOT FORCES MOBILIZED FOR WINTER WEATHER
Jan. 22, 2005
STATEWIDE ROAD CONDITIONS
Jan. 22, 2005, 6PM
Jan. 21, 2005
Transportation Board adopts Resolution to Support
Governor Warner's Transportation Package
Jan. 20, 2005
CTB Approves 12-Lane Alternative for Capital Beltway
Jan. 19, 2005
STATEWIDE WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS
I-95 gridlocked in Richmond region
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