RELEASE:

CONTACT:
IMMEDIATE

Laura Bullock (540) 767-6088
Laura.Bullock@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Jennifer Pickett (804) 786-7432
CO-0653

Oct. 5, 2006



COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARDTO HOLD MONTHLY MEETING IN ROANOKE
Video Link for Public Comment Period Included


The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will hold its monthly meeting in Roanoke on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006. Because this month’s meeting includes an action item related to Interstate 81 corridor highway and rail improvements, a special public comment opportunity is being provided at the beginning of the meeting.

The public comment period will include videoconferencing links to Bristol, Salem and Harrisonburg for those who are unable to attend the meeting in person.

Meeting Details:

  • Date: Oct. 11, 2006

  • Time: 1 p.m.

  • Location: The Hotel Roanoke
                   110 Shenandoah Ave.
                   Roanoke, VA 24016
                   Roanoke Ballroom A-B

Public Comments:


Public comments may be submitted in the following ways:
  • In person at the Roanoke meeting location

  • By videoconference in the following locations:

    • VDOT Bristol District Auditorium, 870 Bonham Rd., Bristol

    • VDOT Salem District Auditorium, 731 Harrison Ave., Salem

    • VDOT Harrisonburg Residency Office, 3536 North Valley Pike, Harrisonburg


During the comment period, individuals will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Groups will be asked to designate one person to speak on their behalf.

For directions to the district offices, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org.

For meeting agenda information, visit the Commonwealth Transportation Board Web site at www.ctb.virginia.gov/meetingschedule.asp.

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