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Kaine
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downtown, is one reason why it ranks among America’s most business-friendly cities.
But, our economic competitiveness has been hurt by lack of low-cost air service. Every region of the state has particular transportation needs—widening Route 58, improving 1-81, planning for a third crossing for Hampton Roads, facilitating better traffic flow on U.S. 29, and solving difficult congestion issues in Northern Virginia.
Accountability
The accountability of our transportation expenditures, making sure we get the most for our tax dollars, is critical. When Gov. Mark Warner took office, there was a shocking accountability gap in the state’s ability to properly plan for and execute transportation projects. Transportation revenues were overestimated. The costs of projects were underestimated. People had little confidence that VDOT could deliver any road project on time or on budget.
The results aren’t yet where they should be. In fiscal year 2004, VDOT completed only 36 percent of its construction contracts and 38 percent of its maintenance contracts on time—great
98.3%