News Stories Tagged "NVTA"

Plan Would Cut N.Va. Roads Funds 44%

Slowing Economy, Lack of Legislative Fix Create Shortfall

Thursday, April 17, 2008

State lawmakers' failure to increase funding for transportation improvements or come up with a way to allow Northern Virginia to raise its own taxes for such projects will result in a 44 percent reduction in statewide spending for roads over six years, according to projections released yesterday. Read story »

Court Hears Toll Road Transfer Challenge

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The same court that two months ago struck down Virginia’s regional transportation financing plans is considering a similar case challenging the state’s planned transfer of the Dulles Toll Road to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Read story and 1 comment »

In Ashburn, Kaine Tries to Ease Transportation Concerns

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) last night sought to reassure Loudoun County residents that state lawmakers are working hard to address the region’s transportation problems, despite a series of setbacks that threaten to worsen gridlock in Northern Virginia. Read story and 2 comments »

Counties Developing Uniform Refund Plan

Monday, March 31, 2008

Officials are coming up with a plan to refund the grantor's tax collected early this year imposed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. Read story »

Virginia Kills Controversial Fees Aimed at Abusive Drivers

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Virginia's controversial abusive driving fees officially ended Thursday after Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) signed emergency legislation repealing them. Read story »

Bill Sets Up Refund for Unconstitutional Road Taxes

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) signed a bill Tuesday that sets up a process to issue refund checks to people who paid taxes levied by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, taxes that were later ruled unconstitutional by the Virginia Supreme Court. Read story »

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