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VIRGINIA AREA DEEMED ONE OF AMERICA’S WORST TRAFFIC BOTTLENECKS |
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Richmond, Va. – The section of I-64 near the Williamsburg area has been named the second worst summer traffic bottleneck in America. The Road Information Program (TRIP), American Automobile Association and the American Highway Users Alliance released the study, available on TRIP's Web site at www.tripnet.org.
"This is not a top 10 list that Virginia wants to be on this upcoming July 4 holiday and especially when we are planning a major celebration centered on the Jamestown settlement for 2007," said Steve Haner, vice president of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and steering committee coordinator of Virginians for Better Transportation (VBT). "And with no long-term funding available to help remedy Virginia's transportation crisis, the situation will only get worse. It's time to address these problems to better our quality of life and enhance Virginia's reputation as a vacation destination."
VBT is a diverse and expanding advocacy group working to implement statewide, multi-modal transportation solutions through increased, dedicated and sustainable funding and responsible business practices. VBT is conducting a public awareness campaign to educate Virginians about the Commonwealth's transportation funding challenges and the essential role transportation plays in the quality of life of all citizens. It's time for a comprehensive, long-term solution. To learn more about VBT, please visit www.itstimevirginia.org.
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