As Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) signed the state’s landmark transportation legislation which imposes new wholesale sales taxes on gas and diesel, the governor’s press secretary said the state would withdraw the application to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to toll Interstate 95.
04-08-2013 If there was ever a year when NATSO was challenged on all of its major issues, it was 2012. NATSO’s top issues–rest area commercialization, tolling and credit card swipe fees–were all in play throughout the year, with a big test early in the year on the rest area commercialization issue. And though we passed the test, there is always more to be done. But NATSO moves into 2013 with optimism and momentum in a positive direction, committed to continue protecting the interests of Interstate-based businesses.
12-24-2012 The Transportation Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will sponsor a free webinar on truck parking issues and innovative ways to address them.
11-19-2012 ATRI is conducting a survey on truck parking needs and system requirements.
09-24-2012 Rep. Forbes continues to express his opposition to VDOT’s proposal to install a toll on I-95.
09-17-2012 Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plan to finance upgrades to Interstate 95 in Virginia by collecting tolls near the North Carolina border took another blow when fellow Republican George Allen announced his opposition last week.
09-10-2012