PPEA/PPTA Bulletin -  July 28, 2006

by Christopher D. Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting

1. Auditor of Public Accounts issues report on VITA PPEA project

Report on various technology initiatives underway at Virginia agencies including a review of the Northrop Grumman infrastructure effort and the proposed Department of Social Services systems upgrades.

2. Interstate system turns 50, creates challenges and P3 opportunities for Georgia

Driving may put toll on privacy
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 24, 2006

The end of free-ways? Potential solutions: Public-private partnerships, more toll roads and higher taxes
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 23, 2006

3. Dulles Rail PPTA struggles over Tyson's tunnel costs

Dulles project waits on state for rail timeline
The Washington Times, July 24, 2006

Tysons Landowners Could Cover Cost Of Metro Tunnel State Considers Raising Tax in Area
Washington Post, July 26, 2006

Wolf, Davis Say Tunnel May Delay Dulles Rail
Washington Post, July 27, 2006

Optimism abounds for Dulles rail
Fairfax County Times, July 25, 2006

4. Rockbridge advances consideration of courthouse replacement

Rockbridge weighs courthouse options
Roanoke Times, July 25, 2006

5. Stafford breaks ground on PPEA public safety center

Public safety center expected in 2008
Stafford County Sun, July 21, 2006

6. Henrico advances PPTA for North Gayton Road construction

Henrico notice for competing proposals.

Henrico weighs private plan for Gayton extension
Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 26, 2006

Henrico Dips a Toe
Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 28, 2006

7. Harrisonburg PPEA school project deferred

City Council Delays Vote on Proposed $37.1 School Complex
Daily News Record, July 27, 2006

8. Spotsylvania hires architect for courthouse complex PPEA effort

Spotsylvania hires projects' architect
Free Lance-Star, July 26, 2006

9. Foreign companies dominate toll road acquisitions

Foreign companies buying up U.S. toll roads
Associated Press, July 16, 2006

10. Dulles Greenway owner seeks toll hike

Copies of the TRIP II application to the State Corporation Commission for the tax increase. These are three very large PDF documents.

File 1
File 2
File 3

11. Staunton evaluates PPEA for Western State property redevelopment

Council Preps for Western State Property
WHSV

12. Fairfax uses PPEA to solicit proposals for Lorton redevelopment

RFP issued by Fairfax County seeking proposals for redevelopment of the former Lorton prison site.

13. Roanoke seeks assistance for PPEA parking garage project

Copy of the RFP from the City of Roanoke seeking construction management services for the Campbell Avenue parking garage project which is under evaluation through the PPEA.