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Secretary Connaughton Addresses Work Zone Safety
Governor Bob McDonnell declared the week of April 23 - April 27 "Work Zone Awareness Week" in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Speaking about the declaration, Governor McDonnell said, "Last year, there were an estimated 3,457 crashes in designated work zones around Virginia resulting in 1,816 injuries and 11 fatalities. This year, there will be even more work zones as Virginia makes unprecedented multi-billion dollar, multi-year transportation infrastructure upgrades. These upgrades are critical to improving transportation in all parts of Virginia, but as they go into effect, we ask for motorists to do all they can to keep our roads safe for motorists and contractors, bearing in mind that the vast majority of those injured or killed in work zones are drivers themselves. I also thank those who are participating in 'Go Orange Day' today in support of Work Zone Awareness Week."
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Industry Experts Selected to Support Transportation Public-Private Partnerships
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Office of Transportation Public-Private Partnerships (OTP3) today announced the selection of consultant teams to support the OTP3 with business management and financial services capabilities.
The OTP3 was created by the secretary of transportation in December 2010 to focus on the identification, development and delivery of public-private partnership (P3) projects across all modes of transportation in Virginia.
"The OTP3 has been charged with creating an environment that encourages private investment in our infrastructure and proactively identifies, assesses and implements the commonwealth's priority transportation projects," said Secretary of Transportation Sean T. Connaughton. "The services of these highly respected consultant teams, with nationally and internationally recognized experts in complex business and financial analyses, will help ensure Virginia advances competitive and innovative procurements using the Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995."
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Virginia DMV launches mobile app
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is going mobile.
The state agency recently launched a mobile application that allows customers to access DMV services, locate the closest DMV office and their average wait times.
Officials say the app gives users access to more than two dozen DMV transactions, including renewing decals and driver’s licenses. Users also can design and purchase license plates. Sample driving exams also are available.
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