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PPEA/PPTA Bulletin - March 26,
2008
1. Virginia and USDOT still working toward Dulles Rail
plan
Jointly
issued press statement indicating that Governor Kaine
and Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters are continuing
discussions towards resolving federal funding issues related
to the Dulles Rail project.
2. Transportation funding plans for Virginia suggested
Recent opinion pieces in an online policy newsletter
outlining several proposals for fixing Virginia's
transportation problems and warning against legislative
tinkering in such deals.
Extend Foot, Pull Trigger
I'll Take the Two BMWs, Please
User Pays
3. Frederick County ditches PPEA proposal for new park
Frederick may get new park
The Winchester Star, March 26, 2008
4. California Treasurer lays out principles for P3
private partner
Public-Private Partnerships: A Guide to Selecting a Private
Partner - a very interesting publication from the
California state treasurer on principles to consider when
selecting a partner for PPP deals. Further information about
the California PPP effort can be found at the
California Governor's site.
5. South Carolina port deal collapses
Port deal bust no shock to Sanford Governor was criticized
for relaying suspicions about developer to Ports Authority
board
The State, March 24, 2008
6. Virginia AG seeks expansion of I-81 lawsuit to
protect state officials
State files to enter I-81 suit
The Winchester Star, March 27, 2008
7. Fairfax issues report on PPEA usage
Recent report issued by Fairfax County outlining the
status of various PPEA proposals under review.
8. Hampton Roads legislators seek agreement to rescue
regional transportation plan
Lawmakers say unity on roads plan is crucial
Daily Press, March 23, 2008
9. 95 HOT lane revenue flows changed at state
direction
Toll-Lane Revenue Proposal Gets a Rewrite in Richmond: State
Plan Diverts Funding From Regional Projects
Washington Post, March 23, 2008
10. DC area toll plan draws critical reviews
Regional Panel Wary of Toll Plan: Projected $2.75 Billion in
Revenue Would Go to Roads, Transit
Washington Post, March 20, 2008
11. FHWA officials leading market approaches to
transportation profiled
Letting the Market Drive Transportation Bush Officials
Criticized for Privatization
Washington Post, March 17, 2008
12. I-73 benefits outlined in economic study
Study: I-73's impact would be huge
Martinsville Bulletin, March 19, 2008
13. Fairfax County seeks comments on Lorton PPEA
interim agreement
Master Developer for the Adaptive Reuse of the Former Lorton
Reformatory and Penitentiary
14. North Carolina examines bonds for transportation
needs
N.C. panel considers remedies to shortfall for
transportation
Star News, March 26, 2008
15. PPEA/PPTA bills pass 2008 Virginia General
Assembly
The following links are to PPTA/PPEA legislation that
passed the Virginia General Assembly this past session.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=081&typ=bil&val=hj72
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?081+ful+CHAP0273
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?081+ful+HB677ER
16. Virginia Tech receives unsolicited PPEA for
medical school partnership
Public notice from Virginia
Tech related to an unsolicited PPEA proposal for the
School of Medicine and Research Institute in Roanoke. |
