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Virginia will continue its efforts that have made it one of the leaders in the use and development of the latest transportation technology. One of the highlights in this area is the development of the “Smart Highway” in the Roanoke-Blacksburg corridor. The Virginia Department of Transportation, in partnership with Virginia Tech’s Center for Transportation Research, is included as a participant in the National Automated Highway System consortium, led by General Motors. That consortium was selected earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The inclusion in this consortium, and the emphasis on technology in the strategic plan, ensures that the state’s position in research and state-of-theart technology will be used to improve the quality and efficiency of the state’s transportation network.
The interim report has been sub'mitted to Gov. George Allen for his review. Many of its proposals contain information and suggestions gained from a series of public transportation forums in various areas of the state in July and August. These forums, conducted by Virginia’s Deputy Transportation Secretary, Shirley J. Ybarra, received comments and suggestions from private sector transportation companies, local, regional and statewide entities and the general public.
After a public hearing in early November, the final plan is expected to be completed by Dec. 1.
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