Virginia Politics Blog Archive: Transportation

Airport board split over new chief executive candidate

The governing board of the Washington area's two main airports and the project to extend Metrorail to Dulles International remained divided Wednesday, taking no action to name a new chief executive.

By Ann E. Marimow | March 2, 2011; 2:03 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
Categories: Transportation
Save & Share:

Updated: Warner: McDonnell's transportation plan is not 'fiscally conservative'

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D) said in an interview with WSLS that Gov. Bob McDonnell's (R) plan to pump nearly $3 billion in the state's roads over three years is not "fiscally conservative" and will not solve the state's transportation problems.

By Anita Kumar | February 14, 2011; 8:56 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
Categories: Anita Kumar, General Assembly 2011, House of Delegates, Mark Warner, Robert F. McDonnell, State Senate, Transportation
Save & Share:

New commercial transportation tax, less school construction money proposed in Alexandria

Alexandria City Manager James K. Hartmann proposed a $553.4 million budget Tuesday night to the City Council that includes a transportation add-on tax for commercial properties but no new fees, taxes or service reductions for residents.

By Christy Goodman | February 8, 2011; 7:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Alexandria, Budget, Christy Goodman, Transportation
Save & Share:

What do Va. commuters need?

Robert Thomson reports on the Dr. Gridlock blog that TRIP, a research and advocacy group sponsored by insurance companies, transportation businesses, labor unions and others interested in building the transportation system, released a list today showing transportation projects it says Virginia needs to prosper.

By Washington Post Editors | February 8, 2011; 1:56 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
Categories: Transportation | Tags: BRAC, base realignment and closure, transportation, virginia transportation
Save & Share:

Strong bipartisan majority in Senate adopts governor's transportation plan

The Democratic-led Virginia Senate handed Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) a major victory Monday as the chamber passed a bill to accelerate about $3 billion in debt financing to fund road and transit projects around the state.

By Rosalind S. Helderman | February 7, 2011; 4:31 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: General Assembly 2011, House of Delegates, Robert F. McDonnell, Rosalind Helderman, State Senate, Transportation
Save & Share:

Virginia House passes McDonnell's transportation funding plan

Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation proposal moved one step closer to reality Friday.

By Anita Kumar | February 4, 2011; 3:27 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Anita Kumar, General Assembly 2011, House of Delegates, Robert F. McDonnell, State Senate, Transportation, William Howell
Save & Share:

Older Entries in This Category »

Va. cancels plans for I-395 HOT lanes inside Beltway , Rosalind S. Helderman , February 2, 2011

Prince William officials back McDonnell's transportation plan-- with conditions, Jennifer Buske , February 2, 2011

Updated: Northern Neck Democrat blasts Fairfax chamber over failure to support transportation bill, Anita Kumar , February 2, 2011

UPDATED: Key Democratic panel approves McDonnell's transportation plan, Rosalind S. Helderman , February 1, 2011

Va. transportation chief says state did its best to deal with snowstorm, Anita Kumar , January 27, 2011

Updated: Conservation groups oppose McDonnell's transportation plan, Anita Kumar , January 26, 2011

Bills would make emissions tests easier in congested NoVa, Anita Kumar , January 26, 2011

Del. Hugo holding up Arlington funding over HOT lanes suit, Christy Goodman , January 25, 2011

Legislators want to limit future debt, Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman , January 25, 2011

Bill would allow McDonnell to appoint member to Metro board, Anita Kumar , January 24, 2011

N. Va. officials concerned over proposal that would consolidate the region's 3 major transit agencies, Jennifer Buske , January 21, 2011

Va. congressmen tell Gates how to fix BRAC at Mark Center, Christy Goodman , January 20, 2011

UPDATED: McDonnell says he'll monitor gas tax declines over the next year, Rosalind S. Helderman , January 20, 2011

Key Democrat says he's likely to vote for McDonnell road bonds, Rosalind S. Helderman , January 14, 2011

McDonnell proposes sending existing sales tax to Northern Virginia for roads, Anita Kumar , January 14, 2011

McDonnell flies to New York to make pitch to bond agencies , Anita Kumar , January 4, 2011

Transportation, business groups back McDonnell plan as a first step, Rosalind S. Helderman , December 29, 2010

Democrats accuse Republicans of playing 'games' on transportation, Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman , December 17, 2010

Alexandria endorses some Mark Center road improvements , Christy Goodman , December 14, 2010

Congressmen tell Va. to prioritize VDOT savings for BRAC improvements, Christy Goodman , December 14, 2010

Updated: Some conservatives oppose McDonnell's transportation plan , Anita Kumar , December 10, 2010

McDonnell's road plan may benefit from tweak to state credit limit, Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman , December 10, 2010

McDonnell wants to borrow $3 billion for transportation needs , Anita Kumar , December 9, 2010

VDOT speeding process for bidding road construction projects, Rosalind S. Helderman , December 6, 2010

Defense Department to investigate Mark Center move, Washington Post Editors , November 17, 2010

McDonnell begins to outline ways to spend $1.5 billion from VDOT audit, Anita Kumar , November 9, 2010

Fairfax County asks state for money from VDOT audit, Anita Kumar , October 21, 2010

Rift between McDonnell and House GOP doesn't exist, Speaker says, Anita Kumar , October 14, 2010

UPDATED: Virginia denied seats on Metro board , Anita Kumar , October 8, 2010

Advocacy groups call on DMV to rescind policy limiting use of work permit cards, Anita Kumar , September 20, 2010

Updated: Beer and wine wholesalers oppose McDonnell's ABC privatization plan, Anita Kumar , September 16, 2010

Three Arlington legislators urge compromise on I-395/95 HOT lane lawsuit, Rosalind S. Helderman , September 16, 2010

McDonnell ABC plan receives support from transportation construction industry, Anita Kumar , September 16, 2010

Initial vote on McDonnell's ABC privatization proposal delayed , Anita Kumar , September 8, 2010

Va. alters ID policy after nun's death in accident, Anita Kumar , September 7, 2010

Transportation group backs McDonnell's ABC privatization plan, Anita Kumar , August 27, 2010

Rep. Connolly to slug to work, Anita Kumar , August 20, 2010

Speaker applauds budget surplus being spent on transportation, Anita Kumar , August 19, 2010

Virginia will spend surplus on state employee bonus, roads, bay cleanup, Anita Kumar , August 19, 2010

McDonnell spends $17,000 to erect 'Virginia: open for business' signs , Anita Kumar , August 18, 2010

VDOT launches search for CFO; creates new high-level job, Anita Kumar , August 18, 2010

New working group, same issues with Defense base closure in '11, Derek Kravitz , July 27, 2010

Virginia transportation department gets permanent chief, Rosalind S. Helderman , July 9, 2010

Virginia still lags behind other states in pace of transportation stimulus spending, Rosalind S. Helderman , July 8, 2010

NoVa transportation group defers decision on giving Virginia representation on Metro board, Anita Kumar , July 1, 2010

Va. again asks for representation on Metro board, Anita Kumar , July 1, 2010

Metro to Va.: Renew pledge for cash, Ann Scott Tyson and Christy Goodman , June 24, 2010

Alexandria: Virginia should pay Metro match, Anita Kumar , June 24, 2010

Connaughton meeting a mystery to N.Va. Metro reps, Anita Kumar , June 23, 2010

Updated: Virginia failed to spend millions in federal transportation money, group says, Anita Kumar , June 23, 2010

Contract awarded for spot improvements on I-66, Rosalind S. Helderman , May 19, 2010

McDonnell asks feds to allow tolls on I-95 near N.C. border, Rosalind S. Helderman , May 10, 2010

McDonnell announces transportation meetings will be streamed online, Anita Kumar , May 7, 2010

McDonnell announces his first independent audits for state agencies, Anita Kumar , April 19, 2010

Saslaw: Transportation will get 'not one farthing' from oil drilling, Rosalind S. Helderman , April 1, 2010

Bill to end radar detector ban advances, Washington Post Editors , February 4, 2010

Updated: McDonnell to announce Connaughton as transportation secretary, Anita Kumar , December 21, 2009

Rest stops to reopen, McDonnell pledges, Rosalind S. Helderman , December 8, 2009

Fact Check: Fueling the Debate Over Taxes, Anne Bartlett , October 18, 2009

Fairfax Gets Enough Signatures for Dulles Rail Tax, Derek Kravitz , October 8, 2009

Get Your Questions Answered, and Debate the Transportation Plans, Christopher Dean Hopkins , October 7, 2009

Rep. Gerry Connolly's Takes Questions on Health Care, Election '09, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 24, 2009

Fack Checker: McDonnell and School Funding, Anne Bartlett , September 20, 2009

First Click - Virginia, Sandhya Somashekhar , September 18, 2009

Fairfax Urges Kaine to Re-Start HOT Lane Project, Derek Kravitz , September 14, 2009

First Click - Virginia, Sandhya Somashekhar , August 19, 2009

First Click - Virginia, Sandhya Somashekhar , August 18, 2009

Daily Virginia Roundup, Rosalind S. Helderman , August 3, 2009

Kaine: House Obstructing Transpo Solution, Rosalind S. Helderman , June 14, 2009

Moran and Deeds Debate Gas Tax Increase, Tim Craig , July 11, 2008

Few Words, But The Blame Continues, Tim Craig , July 9, 2008

Group Starts Ads to Encourage Legislators to Act, Anita Kumar , July 3, 2008

Virginia Notebook: Democrats Stuck in Neutral, Tim Craig , July 2, 2008

House Republicans and Democrats Get Testy, Anita Kumar , June 26, 2008

Will Frederick Keep Promise Not to Run Again?, Anita Kumar , June 24, 2008

Janis Continues to Criticize Kaine, Anita Kumar , June 23, 2008

Special Session Bill List Continues to Grow, washingtonpost.com editors , June 23, 2008

Special Session Begins Monday, Anita Kumar , June 20, 2008

Virginia Notebook: Transportation Predictions, Tim Craig , June 18, 2008

House Republicans' Secret Weapon: The Ballot Box, Tim Craig , May 15, 2008

Tempers Flare in the Final Days of Session, Anita Kumar , March 6, 2008

Marshall Gloats - Just a Little, Anita Kumar , February 29, 2008

Text of Kaine Speech, Steve Fehr , January 9, 2008

Winners and Losers, Anita Kumar , December 7, 2007

Are You Ready to Talk Gas Tax Increase?, Tim Craig , December 6, 2007

Radio Discussion on Virginia Politics, Tim Craig , November 16, 2007

Conservatives Step up Pressure to Oust Howell, Tim Craig , November 16, 2007

Doug Denneny Kicks Off Campaign for Congress, Tim Craig , November 15, 2007

Bob Marshall Takes Aim at Speaker Howell, Tim Craig , November 12, 2007

Poll Shows Voters Frustrated With Traffic, Tim Craig , October 15, 2007

Network News