February 16, 2009: WSLS "VDOT finalizes revised 6-year transportation plan, after $2 billion in cuts"
Submitted by VHSR on February 16, 2009 - 3:00am.
Rail News
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) today approved an $8.9 billion Fiscal Years 2009-2014 Six-Year Improvement Program for public transportation, rail and highway projects and the revised Fiscal Year 2009 annual budgets. The program was approved during a special meeting held today.
The rare mid-year revision reflects significant reductions stemming from a $2.6 billion state and federal funding shortfall over the next six years. The approved program commits $6.0 billion for highway construction and $2.9 billion for public transportation and rail over the next six years.