Category Archives: Transportation

Rethinking Federal Transportation Policy

(This article is reprinted from Surface Transportation Innovations, a publication of the Reason Foundation.) Last fall when I began focusing on the impending Jan. 2nd federal sequester (now postponed two months), I concluded that engaging in endless battles over dividing … Continue reading

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Port Privatization: Virginia has Another Choice

This spring, the Commonwealth will make an important decision on how to move forward with the public-private partnership proposals it has received to privatize The Port of Virginia. Virginia has two well-qualified port operators interested in bringing their expertise and … Continue reading

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Governor McDonnell’s Transportation Plan: A Bold Concept Worthy of Consideration

Two years ago when the General Assembly adopted the Governor’s transportation bonding package, everyone acknowledged that a sustainable funding initiative was necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s ongoing transportation needs. The needs of our transportation system are undeniable: We have taken … Continue reading

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Governor’s Transportation Plan: Good Intentions that Need Amending

In an effort to leave a lasting legacy as the “Transportation Governor,” Bob McDonnell has proposed a tax increase to achieve that goal this year. “Virginia’s Road to the Future,” as it is billed is paved with a mixture of … Continue reading

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Governor’s Transportation Plan: Two Cheers but No Applause

“If we are remembered at all, we will all be remembered for what we actually got done, Not what we promised to do.” Governor Robert McDonnell State of the State Address January 9, 2013 When we read that Governor McDonnell … Continue reading

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