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Jan. 28, 2020 Governor Northam and Legislative Leaders Highlight Plan to Improve Driver Safety, Modernize Transportation System
Transportation package includes new ‘Rail Authority’ to expand passenger and commuter rail, Transit Incentive Program
RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam and legislative leaders today announced support for a comprehensive transportation package that will improve driver and pedestrian safety and modernize funding for transit, rail, and roads.
Jan. 2, 2020 VDOT Executes Contract with Trane on Energy-Efficiency Effort
LED lights to replace traditional highway lighting on key roadways
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) today announced that the agency has signed a contract with Trane to replace more than 9,600 highway lights with light-emitting diode (LED) products, improving roadway visibility and energy efficiency.
Dec. 30, 2019 Governor Northam Announces Effort to Modernize Lighting on Virginia’s Roadways
VDOT, Trane will partner to upgrade highway lights with LED bulbs
RICHMOND — New energy-efficient lighting will make nighttime driving safer on Virginia’s highways, Governor Ralph Northam said today. He announced that the Virginia Department of Transportation will contract with Trane to replace more than 9,600 highway lights with light-emitting diode products, improving roadway visibility and energy efficiency.
