Transportation

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Governor Speaks at State Highway and Transportation Annual Washington Briefing

March 02, 2010

Gov. Joe Manchin today addressed the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) during the 2010 Washington Legislative Briefing in Arlington, Va.

Governor Requests a Federal Disaster Declaration for Dec. 18 Winter Storm

February 10, 2010

Gov. Joe Manchin today requested for a federal disaster declaration to assist several counties that were affected by Dec. 18 winter storm that severely hampered transportation and left thousands of

Governor Requests Additional Time to Apply for Federal Snow Removal Help

January 14, 2010

Gov. Joe Manchin has requested a 30-day waiver of the requirement to apply for a federal disaster declaration to President Obama, while officials

Gas Tax Stabilization Bill Would Benefit State’s Communities

November 19, 2009

West Virginia’s communities stand to benefit from millions of dollars in additional funding for roadway paving if the governor’s gas tax stabilization bill passes during the special legislative session currently under way.

Governor Manchin Announces More Than $6 Million in ARRA Grants

October 15, 2009

Governor Joe Manchin, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the West Virginia Division of Highways, this week announced the awarding of 26 projects as part of the 2009

Governor Announces West Virginia-Made Trucks Will Soon Help Maintain State Roads

August 20, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin, Yasuo Tanigawa, president of Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. (HMMUSA), Sen. Jay Rockefeller and West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox today announced

Deputy Transportation Secretary Paul Turman To Return To Private Sector In September

July 15, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that Paul Turman, deputy secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation, is returning to the private sector and his own real estate development business effective Sept. 4.

Governor Speaks With Senator Byrd, Meets With Top Aides During Washington Visit

July 07, 2009

Following up on a request from U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Gov. Joe Manchin today met with the senator’s top aides and briefed them on the state’s financial condition and provided an update on state highway projects during a visit to

Statement From The Governor About The Turnpike Toll Increase

July 01, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin released this statement today after learning about the West Virginia Turnpike toll increase plan passed by the West Virginia Parkways Authority:

Enforcement of Boating Under the Influence Laws to be Stepped Up June 26-28

June 16, 2009

Recreational boaters may want to think twice before reaching for that cold beer, especially the weekend of June 26-28. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources conservation officers, as part of a national

Banks Join State’s Loan Program To Fix Flood-Damaged Bridges

June 16, 2009

Several West Virginia banks have joined the state’s new program to help property owners repair or replace bridges damaged in the May 2009 floods. The state will provide loan guarantees to participating banks. The banks then provide 0 percent intere...

Statement From Gov. Manchin: About The Nine-Mile Section Of Us 35 Opening Monday

June 12, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin released the following statement this evening about Secretary of Transportation Paul Mattox's announcement today that the new nine-mile stretch of US 35, from WV 34 to the Buffalo Bridge,

Statement From The Governor About Corridor H Funding

May 08, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement regarding the recent decision made by the Obama Administration to eliminate funding toward Corridor H:

West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program and West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration work with Local Law Enforcement

April 30, 2009

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program, the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and West Virginia law enforcement agencies will be conducting statewide compliance checks in May/June 2009 when high school proms and graduations are occur...

Governor Announces Additional State Funding For Airports

April 22, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced an increase in state matching funds to support airport infrastructure growth projects. This funding increase results from the West Virginia Aeronautics Commission’s board recent decision to increase state matching fund...