Category Archives: Transportation

Tale of Two HOT Lane Projects in Virginia

HOT lanes on I-95 and 495. Continue reading

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Improving Virginia’s Transportation without Raising Taxes: It Can Be Done

Despite an overall increase in state spending of roughly 70 percent during the last decade, transportation remains an issue. Here are three ways to address it without raising taxes. Continue reading

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How to Build Infrastructure in a Recession

Despite the recession private money is still out there for infrastructure projects. Virginia should be sure to build on its past experiences and continue to engage in public-private partnerships. Continue reading

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When All Else Fails, Try the Head Smackingly Obvious

Want to relieve traffic congestion? Stop funding pork barrel and prioritize transportation projects that… (drum roll)… relieve traffic congestion. Continue reading

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Flash the Lights and Blow the Sirens

The NVTA is near death as legislators fail once again. Continue reading

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