PPEA/PPTA Bulletin - December 21, 2004

by Christopher D. Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting

1. Bedford schools PPEA process moves forward

"Jefferson Forest decision inches along," The Roanoke Times, December 14, 2004

2. Clarke schools PPEA nearing decision

"Clarke Residents Agree: Get Moving School Construction Meeting Hammers Desire to Get Some Project Started," The Winchester Star, December 14, 2004

3. Copy of speech by Mary Peters of FHWA at ARTBA conference

Here is a copy of the speech [Word document] given by Mary Peters, the Federal Highways administrator, at the recent American Road and Transportation Builders Conference on public-private ventures in transportation. It outlines the administration's strong support for such innovative concepts.

4. Roanoke Times speaks out on PPEA process

"In public-private deals, remember the public," The Roanoke Times, December 15, 2004

5. Clarke school board approves Eastridge proposal

"Clarke Board Approves School Project," The Winchester Star, December 21, 2004