PPEA/PPTA Bulletin - June 3, 2005

by Christopher D. Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting

1. Growing traffic calls for innovative solutions from candidates

"Tunnel-vision on traffic," The Virginian-Pilot, May 21, 2005

"Desperate Need: Won't Someone -- Anyone -- Stop to Study Transportation?" Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 24, 2005

2. Senate convenes panel to study transportation issues

"Senators aim to formulate 2006 transportation strategy," The Daily Press, May 25, 2005

3. James City County issues PPEA solicitation for community center

The following is a solicited PPEA from James City County to develop a community center at the New Town site. Some preliminary site engineering and design has already been completed.

Request for Proposals for a Public-Private Partnership for Design and Construction of a Community Building at New Town, James City County, Virginia [PDF document]

4. Hampton Roads transportation woes call for leadership

"Elect a board to build roads," The Virginian-Pilot, May 29, 2005

5. PPTA panned and praised at Senate hearing

"Building alliances to build roads," The Daily Press, May 29, 2005

6. Business leaders decry lack of progress on transportation in 2005 session

"The recently concluded session of Virginia's General Assembly accomplished little to solve our transportation woes," The Free Lance-Star, June 1, 2005

7. Frederick County moving forward with PPEA discussions for recreational center

"Indoor Aquatic Center Talks Move Forward," The Winchester Star, June 1, 2005

8. Shucet departure brings analysis of PPTA usage

"Examiner Editorial - VDOT reforms can't reach irresponsible legislature," The Washington Examiner, June 2, 2005

"VDOT reforms can't reach irresponsible legislature," Bristol Herald Courier June 2, 2005