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Stimulus plan funds not enough to avoid major Virginia transportation cuts


Posted on Feb 27, 2009

Car and tractor trailer drivers be warned: Virginia officials plan to shut down 25 of the state’s 51 rest areas, close a number of regional Virginia Department of Transportation offices, and reduce mowing and safety patrols along major highways.

 

Some are concerned that these cuts could affect motorist safety.  Especially concerning is the planned closure of 62% of the state’s rest areas, which many long-haul tractor trailer drivers depend on for breaks.  Without convenient places to stop and rest, some fear that truck drivers will push themselves too far, leading to more accidents.

 

A public hearing will be held in March to discuss the proposed VDOT changes, but officials maintain that the hearing is merely a formality.  With no money in the budget to avoid the costs, safety concerns – while valid – may fall on deaf ears.

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