Democrat mum on plans, but ex-governor’s letter might clear murk

Transportation sparks controversy between candidates

Transportation funding divides hopefuls

Approaching Labor Day, when the gubernatorial campaign traditionally kicks into gear, a gambit by Democrat R. Creigh Deeds is raising eyebrows but not his sagging poll numbers.

RICHMOND — Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds said Wednesday that if the General Assembly passes a bipartisan bill that includes a tax increase to fund Virginia’s transportation needs, he will sign it.

HOT SPRINGS — Solving Virginia’s transportation problems drew the strongest discussion between candidates Bob McDonnell and Sen. Creigh Deeds on Saturday in the first gubernatorial debate of the 2009 campaign.

Planning Commission discusses transportation

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will once again discuss a comprehensive, citywide transportation plan at its meeting tonight.

The Waynesboro Planning Commission met Tuesday to discuss a citywide comprehensive transportation plan.

Eagerly watched by national transportation officials, Oregon wrapped up a high-tech test project last year to record the miles a group of volunteers drove.

Council votes against Kaine’s resolution that would include increased auto sales tax, registration fee

At first I blamed the tall weeds and grass along Virginia’s highways and roads on the continuous rain and cool temperatures this spring.

STAUNTON — As Gov. Tim Kaine sees it, the commonwealth must invest more in its roads and bridges and in rail and public transportation, or suffer long-term economic consequences.

You know we’re in trouble when the state’s leading conservative newspaper, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, agrees with Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s proposal to raise taxes to pay for Virginia’s transportation needs.