WHAT ARE HOT LANES AND WHY DO WE NEED THEM?

HOT = HIGH OCCUPANCY TARIFF.  WHY IS THERE A NEED?

• We are the nation's 3rd most congested area.
• We have the nation's 2nd longest commute
• Four - in ten outer suburbs have average commutes of more than 45 minutes.
• Virginia's residents spend $1.7 billion annually in delays and wasted fuel.

CONDITIONS ARE GETTING WORSE

• Travel will increase by 50% by 2025
• Outer counties are growing at a rate 3x faster than those inside the Beltway

VDOT is partnering with Fluor-Transurban to develop the I-95/395 HOV/Bus/HOT Lanes project.  Both firms are world leaders in the construction and management of highways and highway toll systems.

Construction on the northern section could begin in the second half of 2008 with a construction period of four to five years to complete the project.  For more detailed information see HOT Lanes

The above information was presented recently to the Rotary Club of Lake Ridge.  As a Rotarian and REALTOR I am intimately involved in activities that have an impact on our community.  I regularly seek out opportunities to learn more about these activities to better serve my neighbors and clients.  CONTACT ME  for ASSISTANCE WITH WOODBRIDGE VA AND PRINCE WILLIAM REAL ESTATE.