Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton and City of Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim welcome attendees and guest speaker Victor M. Mendez, Federal Highway Administrator.
Governor McDonnell outlines 2012 Transportation Plan
The Governor outlines his transportation policy and funding plans for the upcoming 2012 General Assembly Session calling for changes in laws governing the allocation of future surpluses to transportation, dedicating portions of revenue growth attributable to transportation infrastructure projects to transportation, increasing the portion of sales tax dedicated to transportation, the establishment of an Interstate 85 Connector Economic Development and Promotion Zone to encourage businesses to invest in Virginia and ship through Virginia ports, and the advancement of Virginia's commercial space flight programs.
Transportation Funding Plenary Session Part I
Secretary Connaugton moderates a panel on transportation funding. Panelist include VDOT Commissioner Greg Whirley, DMV Commissioner Rick Holcomb, Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation Director Thelma Drake, and Tony Kinn, Director for the Office of Transportation Public-Private Partnerships.
Transportation Funding Plenary Session Part II and Closing Remarks
Secretary Connaugton concludes the transportation funding panel discussion with Virginia Department of Aviation Director Randy Burdette followed by remarks from Deputy Secretary and Chief Financial Officer David Tyeryar, and an overview for the upcoming General Assembly session by Assistant Secretary of Transportation Matt Strader. Finally, Secretary Connaughton welcomes special guest Martin J. Briley, President and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Board to discuss the challenges and assests of Virginia's transportation system for business growth before concluding this year's Governor's Transportation Conference.
