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HRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkSummer Camp at the HRBT Welcome CenterThe HRBT Welcome Center is rolling out the welcome mat to school-age children attending summer camps across Hampton Roads. Students are enjoying STEM and project-related learning from HRBT Expansion staff.   2025-07-0917 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News ExpressUSS Ford Nears Israel as Trump Airstrikes Escalate | Kaine, Warner Respond | VA Train Derailment, Spanberger Campaigns, Roanoke City Market Building FirePresident Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites—while the Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, heads toward the region. Virginia lawmakers react: Senator Tim Kaine pushes a War Powers vote, and Senator Mark Warner moves to limit presidential authority under the Insurrection Act.Also in today’s full WFIR News Express update:🎙️ Local political analyst discusses risks of escalation with Iran🚂 Train derailment involving hazardous materials in Augusta County🏛️ Spanberger and Earle-Sears make their case in the race for governor🔥 Fire strikes Fo...2025-06-2410 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkFIVE YEAR SUCCESS STORY: BIRD MONITORING AT HRBT EXPANSION PROJECTSunshine, surf and favorite eating spots bring more than just tourists to Hampton Roads from April through September.  That’s when nesting, state-threatened and migratory birds are active in and around the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.  For five years, bird monitors have been on duty to make sure the birds and the commonwealth’s largest construction project can peacefully co-exist. Learn more about the monitors’ work in the latest edition of HRBT TUNNEL TALK.2025-05-3020 minMontgomery County, VAMontgomery County, VAMay 12, 2025 - Board of Supervisors Meeting SummaryCounty Administrator Angie Hill provides a recap of the Board of Supervisors meeting from May 12, 2025, including: VDOT Six-Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan FY 2026-2031 Rezoning - Northstar Church Special Use Permit - Shah Development LLC- Contractor's Storage Yard Old Town Fields (Eastern Montgomery) building construction Contribution to Community Health Center of the New River Valley View the full agenda and related documents via BoardDocs. Meeting videos are at youtube.com/montgomeryva. 2025-05-3006 minThe Valley TodayThe Valley TodayVDOT Road Report: Transportation Projects in the Shenandoah ValleyIn this episode of The Valley Today, we take a deep dive into the ongoing and upcoming projects of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) specifically focusing on the I-81 corridor. Host Janet Michael, sat down for an extensive chat with Ken Slack, VDOT's communication specialist for the Staunton District. The pair delved into the CIP (Corridor Improvement Program) study for I-81, highlighting its importance and the breadth of work it involves.  'We're going to talk quite a bit about roads and transportation because it's always a topic that everyone has an opinion on,' s...2025-05-1426 minHistory ReinventedHistory ReinventedThe Public SpeaksSend us a textRichmonders love their public meetings–which is a good thing because when city officials or groups hold them, it allows the public to see what’s going first hand and to ask questions up front or have their concerns addressed in a more personal way than in an email or post on social media. In this episode, we go back in time to some public meetings about the Mayo Bridge -- one happened back in May at a time when the latest bridge design wasn’t yet released. The oth...2025-04-2513 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkMonitoring the Invisible MeasurementsSean Johnson has a keen eye out for movement and unforeseen changes at the HRBT Expansion Project. In this installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk, hear Sean explain how he relies on “invisible” measurements to help detect changes in and around the construction environment.2025-04-0824 minNews MakersNews MakersNews Makers Ken and Dave on a VDOT I-81 safety surveyThe Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) continues to work to make Interstate 81 safer. We spoke to VDOT I-81 Program Delivery Director Dave Covington and Stanton District Communications Coordinator Ken Slack about it in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren County. Experience Warren County Where History, Nature, and Family Come Together. […]2025-04-0807 minNews MakersNews MakersNews Maker Brad Reed of VDOT on the Shenandoah Rail TrailPhase one of a study concerning the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail is complete. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has public meetings on the subject planned. We spoke to VDOT District Planner Brad Reed about it in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren County. Experience Warren County Where History, Nature, and […]2025-04-0106 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkMary The Tunnel Boring Machine is heading toward the half-way point of her second HRBT tunneling journeyShe recently got a BIG BOOST to help her complete a new twin tunnel. Listen to find out where Mary is Now.2025-03-1126 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkMeet the Visionaries: The Engineers Driving the HRBT ExpansionNational Engineers Week in February celebrates the amazing accomplishments of talented men and women who improve the quality of our lives. The HRBT Expansion Project that includes many talented engineers. In this edition of HRBT Tunnel Talk, we meet four individuals transforming transportation in Virginia.2025-02-2531 minMontgomery County, VAMontgomery County, VAFebruary 10, 2025 - Board of Supervisors Meeting SummaryCounty Administrator Angie Hill provides a recap of the Board of Supervisors meeting from Feb. 10, 2025, including: VDOT presentation/update Community Health Center of the New River Valley presentation Sheriff's Office presentation on a new initiative for EMT training for deputies Special Use Permit approved for telecommunications tower FY 26 projected revenue estimates Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan Appropriation for Montgomery Museum of Art and History to match funds from the state (VA 250 program) Appropriation for Passenger Rail Station Authority Appalachian Regional Commission to match funds. View the full agenda and related documents via BoardDocs. Meeting videos a...2025-02-1811 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News ExpressWinter Storm Fallout, Roanoke Protests, Crime Updates & Free Tax HelpWFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines from Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, Lynchburg, and the New River Valley. VDOT prepares for more winter weather, as Franklin County residents express frustration after being without power for nearly a week following Winter Storm Harlow.In Roanoke, protesters gathered outside the Poff Federal Building to push back against Elon Musk’s role in the federal government. Meanwhile, a flooded underpass near Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital stranded multiple vehicles, prompting another warning from VDOT: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.In crime news, a Danville police officer was shot...2025-02-1809 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News ExpressWinter Storm Impacts Virginia, Roanoke Metro Audit, Virginia Official Named DEA Chief & MoreWFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines fromRoanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, Lynchburg, and the New River Valley.Winter storm Harlow caused 849 crashes statewide, withover 100 in Southwest Virginia.VDOT crews continue road treatments and warn ofpossible weekend flooding due to rising temperatures and rain.In Roanoke, anew audit reveals Valley Metro mismanaged public funds, includingmisusing federal relief dollars and failing to pay vendors on time. Meanwhile,legislation in the General Assembly could allow localities to raise sales tax for school renovations—but only with voter approval.At the national level,President Trump appoints Virginia’s Pu...2025-02-1208 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News ExpressState of Emergency Declared, Roanoke Affordable Housing Plan, Rockbridge Human Trafficking Arrest & MoreWFIR News Express brings you the latest headlines fromRoanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, Franklin County, and the surrounding region.Governor Glenn Youngkin declares a state of emergency, triggeringVirginia’s anti-price gouging law to prevent unfair hikes on essentials like food and gas.VDOT crews prepare roads ahead of a mix of snow, ice, and sleet expected across Southwest Virginia.In Roanoke,City Council requests a judge to fill Mayor Joe Cobb’s vacant seat, while thePlanning Commission approves a rezoning plan for a150-unit affordable housing project in Southeast Roanoke. Supporters say it willhelp low-income residents, but some neighborsexpress traf...2025-02-1107 minBrandermill Local RadioBrandermill Local RadioBrandermill Community Updates for Jan 20, 2025Timeline of Events - Brandermill Community (January 2025) 🗓️ January 20, 2025 (Monday) - BCA Office Closed: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 🗓️ January 21, 2025 (Tuesday) - BCA Office Reopens. 🗓️ January 23, 2025 (Thursday) - Hearing Panel Meeting: 6:00 PM via Zoom. 🗓️ January 25, 2025 (Saturday) - Deadline: Removal of all holiday decorations from personal properties. 🗓️ January 27, 2025 (Monday) - Board of Directors Meeting: 6:00 PM at North Beach Clubhouse (also available virtually via Zoom). - Agenda: Approval of the 2025 Board of Directors Election Calendar. 🗓️ January 28, 2025 (Tuesday) - ARC (Architectural Review Committee) Meeting: 3:30 PM at BCA Office. 🗓️ January 30, 2025 (Thursday) - Roundtable Discussion: On Communications and Lifestyle, 10:00 AM at North Beach Clubhouse. 🗓️ January 31, 202...2025-01-2008 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News ExpressWinter Weather Challenges, Roanoke's Emergency Upgrades, and Virginia's 250th AnniversaryToday's WFIR News Express podcast covers a range of stories: Roanoke has upgraded its 911 system with advanced GIS mapping for faster emergency response. Roanoke County first responders discuss how snowstorms, including today’s forecasted snow showers, complicate rescue operations. VDOT reminds drivers to avoid travel during winter weather, focusing on clearing major roadways first. Crime news includes a Roanoke County homicide investigation, a Franklin County man charged with child sex crimes, and the launch of "Operation Silence Shattered," a statewide anti-human trafficking campaign. Richmond continues to address its water crisis, with progress on...2025-01-1009 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkBarges, Tugs, Boats and BridgesBarges, tugs, boats and bridges. The HRBT Expansion Project team coordinates it all.  And the Team brings an impressive portfolio of experience to the project, including work in New York City, post 9-11. Learn more about managing the maritime works of the expansion project in the latest installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk.2024-12-2332 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkEnvironmental PermittingA new bridge-tunnel project like the HRBT Expansion starts with environmental permitting.  And for this project, there are more than 22 permits that require various levels of approval and constant monitoring. That responsibility for VDOT falls with Larissa Ambrose, the project’s environmental manager.  In this edition of HRBT Tunnel Talk, we learn from Larissa about the many challenges of her job.2024-11-1132 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkThe new HRBT Expansion Project Welcome CenterThe HRBT Expansion Project is rolling out the welcome mat to the public. The project has an official Welcome Center which will soon be open for STEM learning, community engagement and meetings, tunnel history and more! Tune into HRBT Tunnel Talk for details on what you can expect to find at the HRBT Welcome Center.2024-10-0715 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesVDOT to host Oct. 29 public hearing about Short Pump interstate improvementsThe Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the...2024-10-0201 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesVDOT to host Oct. 29 public hearing about Short Pump interstate improvementsThe Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the...2024-10-0201 minHurricane Tracker - United StatesHurricane Tracker - United StatesHeadline: Brace for Hurricane Helene's Wrath: Severe Weather Hits Southeast U.S., Impacts Felt NationwideHurricane Helene is set to bring significant weather changes to various parts of the United States as the storm rapidly strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico. As the hurricane approaches Florida, residents are bracing for its impact, which includes high winds and heavy rains expected to hit by early Friday. The Storm Team 11 Forecast has issued a Flood Watch that will remain in effect through Friday, and High Wind Warnings will be in place from tonight through the end of the week.VDOT crews in Lynchburg, Virginia, are actively preparing for the severe weather expected as remnants of...2024-09-2702 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesVDOT to begin milling, paving operations on West Broad Street in Henrico Sept. 16The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin milling and paving work along the West Broad Street corridor in Henrico's Near West End Sept. 16, weather permitting. The operations will take place between Staples Mill Road near the city line and Glenside Drive from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for about three weeks. One lane of traffic will remain open to motorists at all times. Anyone with questions about the project can call VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).Article LinkSupport the show2024-09-1600 minTransportation RadioTransportation RadioQuiet Roads Ahead: Understanding and Managing Transportation NoiseThis is the first episode of a two-part series that focuses on the impacts of transportation noise on the road. This episode features Ross Hudnall, Noise Abatement Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Ross discusses how VDOT is working to address noise impacts. 2024-09-1417 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkHampton Roads Express Lanes NetworkHRBT Expansion Project Communications Director Paula Miller is joined by Project Director Ryan Banas, VDOT District Engineer Chris Hall, and HRTAC Executive Director Kevin Page on this episode that provides an overview of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) network,  a continuous 45-mile network of Express Lanes on I-64, extending from west of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News to the I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill interchange in Chesapeake, providing enhanced travel options to accommodate the future transportation needs of the Hampton Roads region.2024-09-1227 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkUncovering Archeological Discoveries on the HRBT Expansion ProjectHRBT Expansion Project Communications Director Paula Miller is joined by Project Director Ryan Banas for an update on the project, along with archeological experts David Lewes, Co-Director of William and Mary’s Center for Archeological Research, Adam Pritchard, Virginia Museum of Natural History’s Assistant Curator of Paleontology, and Will Moore, Virginia Department of Transportation’s Lead Archeologist. Learn about the historic and prehistoric finds, from shipwrecks to mastadon bones.2024-07-1030 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesVDOT reopens Pemberton Road over I-64A section of Pemberton Road in Henrico's West End is now open back to traffic after the Virginia Department of Transportation completed a bridge rehabilitation project. The project started in February 2023 and included the replacement of the road's bridge deck over I-64, as well as repairs to the rest of the structure. VDOT also made some minor modifications to the roadway approach to extend the lifespan of the bridge. The bridge was completed on schedule, VDOT officials said.Article LinkSupport the show2024-07-0800 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News ExpressDems "Family Therapy," Fireworks Information You Need for July 4th, Roanoke City Little League Goes to StatesA Northern Virginia Congressman says the Democratic party needs a family therapy session to get on the same page following President Biden’s debate performance. The Virginia State Board of Elections has certified the apparent defeat of Republican congressman Bob Good to challenger John McGuire, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Good has said he will seek a recount. Pro Palestinian protesters are continuing to call on Roanoke City Council to denounce violence in Gaza. During Monday's Roanoke City Council meeting, Pro-Palestinian protesters again called on members to...2024-07-0305 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News ExpressAll Lanes Closed, Presidential Debate Reaction, Roanoke Affordable Housing, Fireworks Warning VDOT is reporting an incident this morning on Williamson Road in the Hollins area of Roanoke County that has closed multiple lanes. Authorities said at this time all south and north lanes are closed. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says two people have been taken into custody on child abuse and neglect charges connected to a case involving an injured two-year-old. A former Virginia Congressman says he wanted to see President Biden go on the offensive during the first debate of the 2024 campaign. As Roanoke chips away at the shortage of affordable housing within the city li...2024-06-2805 minWFIR News ExpressWFIR News Express419 "green time," Child Internet Safety Tips, Social Media Challenge Warning, Farmers Markets, Poison HemlockThe goal is finding more "green time" for traffic on Route 419 in the Tanglewood area of southwest Roanoke County, where commercial redevelopment has put more vehicles on the roadway. The public can weigh in on VDOT plans tonight during an open-house style meeting. Two were arrested during a narcotics operation in Southeast Roanoke that also resulted in the apprehension of two with outstanding warrants. Police provide tips to parents after four people in our region were charged with sexual offenses involving kids within 24 hours. Police are asking parents to talk to their children about the dangers of the “Orbeez Ch...2024-06-1706 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesVDOT seeks public input on improvement plans for Patterson Avenue, Chamberlayne Road corridorsThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public input about two separate transportation studies involving potential safety improvements along two corridors in Henrico County. Both studies are part of the Project Pipeline program, which is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, with the goal of identifying cost-effective solutions to address multimodal transportation needs throughout Virginia. One study will involve Patterson Avenue (Virginia Route 6), from Three Chopt Road to Pump Road, awhile the other will examine Chamberlayne Road (Virginia Route 301), from Azelea Avenue to Interstate 95. Both studies will evaluate the safety, congestion, capacity, transportation demand...Article Link...2024-06-1301 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkCelebrating Historic Milestones - TBM breakthrough and what's coming up next for MaryProject Director Ryan Banas joins Communications Manager Paula Miller to share the milestones achieved on the project this spring. VDOT Construction Engineer Lion Nitschke discusses tunneling progress for Virginia's first bored roadway tunnel and the process of turning the TBM around to start the second tunnel. 2024-06-0622 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkWomen in Maritime ConstructionTo celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime, the latest episode of HRBT Tunnel Talk features two project engineers, Linh Do and Sophia O'Brien, to talk about island expansion and bridge rehabilitation, while Project Director Ryan Banas provides an update on the project. 2024-05-1734 minThe I Love CVille Show With Jerry Miller!The I Love CVille Show With Jerry Miller!UVA Town Hall: Was This A Dubious PR Stunt?; Protest Outsiders: How Did The Police ID Them?The I Love CVille Show headlines: UVA Town Hall: Was This A Dubious PR Stunt? Protest Outsiders: How Did The Police ID Them? Who Is The “Protest Fall Guy?” – Longo or Ryan? Kochis Improves CPD – 911 Non-Emergency Back VDOT Says CVille Deficient For Timely Projects 421 9th St NW: $699K Ask, Upzoning Potential Cities With Most Expensive Homes In Virginia Upcoming Guests: Mike ter Maat, John Schoeb Read Viewer & Listener Comments Live On-Air The I Love CVille Show airs live Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. Watch and listen to The I Love CVille Show on Facebook, Instagram, T...2024-05-081h 04The I Love CVille Show With Jerry Miller!The I Love CVille Show With Jerry Miller!Who Called State Police On UVA Protesters?; What "Outsiders" Took Part In The Protest?The I Love CVille Show headlines: Who Called State Police On UVA Protesters? What “Outsiders” Took Part In The Protest? Jim Ryan, Board Of Visitors, Glenn Youngkin UVA Graduation – Will Protesters Interrupt It? VDOT Says CVille Deficient For Timely Projects 421 9th St NW: $699K Ask, Upzoning Potential Cities With Most Expensive Homes In Virginia John Schoeb, Owner, Pro Re Nata, 5/14 Show Read Viewer & Listener Comments Live On-Air The I Love CVille Show airs live Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. Watch and listen to The I Love CVille Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, iTunes, Apple Podc...2024-05-0746 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 7, 2024Charges essentially dropped against five Henrico Sheriff's deputies in the Irvo Otieno case; Virginia ranks 10th on a sports tourism economic impact list; Virginia part of a multi-state settlement with an opioid manufacturer; six Henrico County high school seniors honored; VDOT seeks input on West Creek study.Support the Show.2024-05-0705 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesVDOT seeks input on West Creek studyThe Virginia Department of Transportation is evaluating the transportation network in the West Creek area near the Henrico-Goochland border and is seeking input from the public as part of the process. The West Creek Area Transportation Access Plan Study is focused on the area bounded by I-64 to the north, West Creek Parkway to the south, Route 623 (Hockett Road) to the west, and the Henrico-Goochland line to the east. It is part of a larger effort to develop solutions that improve the overall transportation system while also considering the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users. The study...Article...2024-05-0601 minCurrent ConversationsCurrent ConversationsSeason 4, Episode 2: VDOT explains work in progress at Guinea Road intersectionWe've had questions rolling in about the road work in progress at the Guinea Road and Route 17 intersection. Kelly Hannon, VDOT's communications manager for the Fredericksburg District, was kind enough to explain the reasons behind this median shift and what drivers can expect during construction. The short version is: they're adding a dedicated left-turn lane to address a safety concern.Here are some of the links she mentions in our April podcast:VDOT's website: vdot.virginia.govGuinea Road project landing page: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/fredericksburg-district/route-17-at-route-216-guinea-road-intersection-improvements/2024-04-0220 minGood Morning, RVA!Good Morning, RVA!Good morning, RVA: Budget session #2, pot holes, and weed vetoesGood morning, RVA! It's 49 °F, and, while we’ve got a decent chance for rain this afternoon, the temperatures look downright amazing. Expect highs in the 70s for today and the next two days until more seasonable weather moves back in. You know, despite the rain, I’m really feeling Richmond’s current weather patterns, mostly because my yard is absolutely exploding with springtime action: hostas, apple blossoms, red buds, coreopsis, and clematis—every dang thing! Water cooler Happy, April 1st! Just a quick reminder that some of the things you see on the internet today may...2024-04-0100 minIn Our Backyard PodcastIn Our Backyard Podcast56. The History of Federal Public Land Law and Current FightsBen Tettlebaum is the Director & Senior Staff Attorney at The Wilderness Society. Across the U.S. there are 618 million acres of federal public lands, including national parks and forests, wildlife refuges and federally managed desert and prairie lands. Many of these special places are threatened by climate change and poor management decisions that favor development over conservation. And they are important to protect as they are a key piece of our natural heritage.  Within the episode we talk about the Western Arctic, in regards to federal land laws and to give some more background, the Arctic National W...2024-03-1527 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementFebruary 24, 2024: Details from VDOT on work expected for four projects at Hydraulic Road at U.S. 29Saturday editions of Charlottesville Community Engagement are rare, but then again the existence of February 29 is also rare and we have one of those going on this week as well. This newsletter and podcast exists to bring you and thousands of others some but not even close to all information about decisions made that affect what’s known as the built environment. I’m Sean Tubbs, hopeful that this work may lead to a better community. On today’s show:* There was a shooting on the downtown mall just before 2 a.m. this morning* The...2024-02-2423 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementFebruary 2, 2024: UVA working group releases report on violence prevention; VDOT taking input on Plank Road through truck restrictionsI got you babe, as in this is Groundhog Day, and I’m Sean Tubbs here with another edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement and whether or not Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, this is another program about the mundane and routine that when added up becomes whatever happens with local government. This edition of the program is dedicated to the late Ken Boyd, an Albemarle County Supervisor who routinely invoked the 1993 comedy directed by Harold Ramis to convey the sense that all of this has happened before, and all of this will happen again. Now, on with the latest bi...2024-02-0218 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkMary is So Boring! Learn about progress on the new tunnel.HRBT Tunnel Talk Host Brooke Grow is joined by Project Director Ryan Banas who provides an update on the progress across the project. Podcast guest, HRCP Project Manager Louis Brais provides the 411 on the progress of Mary, the Tunnel Boring Machine, under the channel as she works to construct VDOT's first bored tunnel for the HRBT Expansion Project.  Who knew that boring could be so exciting?2024-01-0946 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkCoordinating Construction in HamptonHRBT Expansion Project Communications Manager, Brooke Grow, provides an update on the construction progress. Special guests include VDOT District Senior Communications Specialist, Nina Ullrich, and City of Hampton Communications Strategist, Robin McCormick, to discuss the collaboration needed to coordinate multiple construction projects in Hampton.   2023-11-2024 minThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowNICO YOUNG, GRAHAM BLANKS, KY ROBINSON? | NCAA Cross Country Championships Men's Individual PreviewA Wide Open Race At The Top "Nico Young feels due for an individual title on the grass. From his fourth place finish as a freshman, to falling just short over the final stretch last year, Young has never had a bad performance at NCAAs – his lowest career finish is 11th. A breakthrough in his senior year would be reminiscent of Adam Goucher’s legendary 1998 win, some great company for Young to join. Young’s only two losses this season have come to arguably his biggest rivals heading into this weekend. Just last week he was ed...2023-11-1710 minThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show2023 NCAA DI Cross Country Regionals PreviewBy 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, we should have a good idea of who will be the schools competing at the 2023 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Charlottesville, Virginia on Nov. 18. This weekend, nine regional championships will be held on Friday, Nov. 10. Women will race a 6K and men will race a 10K. CITIUS MAG's cross-country guru Isaac Wood joins the show to preview all of the action and share his predictions on which teams will make it to The Big Dance. How do teams qualify for the...2023-11-0840 minThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowBiggest Winners And Underperformers From The Nuttycombe Invitational and Pre-Nats"I think at this point, it’s the NAU show up front for both the men and the women.” The biggest NCAA regular season weekend took place in Madison and Charlottesville this weekend with the Nuttycombe Invitational hosted by the University of Wisconsin and the 2023 Pre Nationals hosted by the University of Virginia.  We discussed the biggest winners and underperformers from the weekend with CITIUS MAG's cross country guru Isaac Wood. Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠ Guest: Isaac Wood | ⁠@isaacew on Instagram⁠ SUPPORT O...2023-10-1742 minThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowThe CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowNuttycombe Invitational and Pre-Nats Preview: NCAA XC’s Biggest Regular Season WeekendWe are set for one of the biggest NCAA cross-country weekends before championship season approaches. The top teams in the country are split between Charlottesville, Virginia for the XC23 Pre-Nationals and Madison, Wisconsin for the Nuttycombe Invitational.  CITIUS MAG’s cross country guru Isaac Wood joined the podcast on Thursday to preview all of this weekend’s action. How to watch: The Nuttycomb Invitational will be held at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The women’s championship 6K race will be at noon ET. The men’s championship 8K race wi...2023-10-1238 minPittCo HappeningsPittCo HappeningsVDOT Road Projects: Seeking Public InputThe Virginia Department of Transportation is working on two projects in the County that need public input – a survey for a portion of Franklin Turnpike and a new intersection design at Tightsqueeze. VDOT spokesperson Len Stevens talks about those two projects, as well as the Route 57 Bridge and how a temporary bridge structure works.  2023-09-1815 minThe James ExchangeThe James ExchangeFrom Gas Stations to BeesWelcome to the James Exchange. I am Nancy Gill, your host. It is Monday, August 7.This evening the Scottsville Planning Commission will be meeting at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers on the second floor of Victory Hall. Their agenda appears to be light. However, they are in the process of updating the comprehensive plan so discussions may be lengthy. Lincoln Lewis, a University of Virginia PhD candidate in the Constructed Environment was hired as the Community Planning Fellow for the Town. To date he has started implementing the plan by working with the Planning Commission to d...2023-08-0706 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkEnvironmentally SpeakingHRBT Tunnel Talk Host Brooke Grow is joined by new Project Director Ryan Banas who provides an update on the project. Then Brooke explores the environmental aspects (fish and turtles and birds, oh my!) of the project with guests Larissa Ambrose, VDOT Environmental Manager, and Becky Gwynn, Executive Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.2023-06-211h 00HRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkThe Role of the Slurry Treatment Plant PART 2Learn more about the ins and outs of Katherine the Slurry Treatment Plant (STP). HRBT Tunnel Talk Host Brooke Grow is joined by HRCP's Ancillary Equipment Manager Javier Fernandez, as well as TBM and STP Manager George Mizzi. They'll discuss how Katherine interacts with Mary the TBM to excavate and create the new tunnels.2023-05-0515 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkThe Role of the Slurry Treatment Plant - Reuse, Recycle, ReduceLearn more about Katherine the Slurry Treatment Plant (STP), the counterpart to Mary the TBM in the tunnel boring process. HRBT Tunnel Talk Host Brooke Grow is joined by HRCP's Ancillary Equipment Manager Javier Fernandez, as well as TBM and STP Manager George Mizzi. They'll describe the STP and provide an overview of how Katherine works. 2023-03-0130 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkKids Ask 'Boring' QuestionsEver wonder what goes on in the mind of a child? Now, you can hear it firsthand. Communications Manager Brooke Grow and Staff Engineer Philip Casteen answer a myriad of colorful and creative questions that kids have about the HRBT Expansion Project. 2022-11-1621 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkRegionalism and Transportation FundingWith a price tag of $3.9 billion, the HRBT Expansion Project was a huge undertaking made possible through regional cooperation. Catch up on project progress with Project Director Jim Utterback and hear about regional transportation funding from the Honorable Mayor Donnie Tuck of Hampton, and chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. 2022-09-2326 minEngineer Your SuccessEngineer Your SuccessEp. 60 - Tips for Associate Engineers and Optimizing Career Opportunities with Chaz Weaver  Welcome again to another episode of Engineer Your Success! Our Guest today is Chaz Weaver In this episode, Chaz shares that there are different levels of learning for managers and that managers have a responsibility to cultivate the development of the people around them. But also associates engineers should also start to allow themselves to be trained.    Chaz Weaver is the District Materials Engineer at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).  He has a passion for helping young engineers grow and thrive.   Let’s know more about Chaz! s...2022-09-1325 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkReassembling Mary the TBMIn this episode, Project Director Jim Utterback shares an update on the project and HRCP's Carlos Ramo provides insight into what goes into reassembling Mary, the Tunnel Boring Machine. 2022-08-2235 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkWhat to Expect this Summer: Lane Closures AheadWhat does an Olympian have to do with the HRBT Expansion Project? Find out on this episode. Project Director Jim Utterback provides a project update, while VDOT's Bradley Weidenhammer and HRCP's Brian Ballard share planned construction activities, lane closures and tips for traveling through the project corridor. Plus, find out how you can take part in future podcasts!  2022-07-2024 minWe Would Be DeadWe Would Be DeadNot a Runaway (The Disappearance of Katelin Akens) In this, the first installment in our “Not a Runaway” series we discuss the mysterious disappearance of 19 year old Katelin Akens.  “Katelin Michelle Akens was last seen on December 5, 2015, in the vicinity of Oak Crest Drive in Partlow, Virginia.  She was visiting family in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and was scheduled to fly home to Arizona on December 5, 2015.  However, she did not board her flight and has not been seen since.  On December 7, 2015, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recovered a piece of blue luggage from a roadside ditch, unzipped, empty, and with a missing wheel.  A wallet was located...2022-07-062h 37HRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkCasting A New TunnelIn this episode, meet Brooke Grow, the new host of this boring podcast, get an update from Project Director Jim Utterback, and learn about how the new tunnel is currently being constructed from Hampton Roads Connector Partners' Aurelien Gil.2022-06-0331 minPave It Black: The Official Podcast of NAPAPave It Black: The Official Podcast of NAPAVirginia Pavement SmoothnessIn this episode of Pave It Black, we discuss pavement smoothness and the benefits of smooth asphalt pavements. Richard and Brett talk with Kevin McGhee of Virginia Department of Transportation Research Council and Tanveer Chowdhury of the Virginia Department of Transportation about how VDOT specifies smoothness for newly constructed asphalt pavements as well as how the department uses smoothness measurements to help manage their pavement network. Kevin shares how smooth pavements save road users money by reducing their vehicle’s fuel consumption, further explaining that the cost of VDOT’s smoothness program was easily offset by fuel savings from just truc...2022-05-2330 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementMarch 4, 2022: Major development proposed near junction of U.S. 29 and I-64 in Albemarle; Several projects in mix to alter 5th Street corridorThe name of today is also a command. March Forth! The world has changed a lot in the past several years, and it will change again as our future quickly becomes history. With so many potential choices and pathways, sometimes all you can do is march forth, and today is a good day to ponder what that all may mean. This is Charlottesville Community Engagement and I’m your host Sean Tubbs, fervently hoping that you will find your way. Sign up to get every edition in your inbox!On today’s program:...2022-03-0415 minThe Tunnelling PodcastThe Tunnelling PodcastSHORT: A Tunnel for Two States This week we are taking you to Virginia and looking at The Big Walker and East River Mountain Tunnels, which burrow through the Appalachian Mountains and cross the border between two states. This impressive project completed 50 years ago, and was the most expensive construction job that West Virginia Department of Highways and Virginia Department of Transport (VDOT) had ever taken on.Photo credit: Eddie Read, VDOT 2022-02-0106 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementDecember 22, 2021: Council seeks floodplain info before Nassau Street rezoning vote; Today is highest one-day COVID count since late JanuaryThere are days in the past and days in the future, but there’s only one day at a time. This edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement is specifically tied to December 22, 2021, a particular 24-hour period filled with equal parts anticipation, dread, potential, and other pensive emotions as the holiday of Christmas approaches. Stay safe! Charlottesville Community Engagement is free to read or listen to and it’s my hope that you’ll sign-up. In today’s edition:* Governor-elect Youngkin appoints a veteran banker to serve as his finance secretary* A trade...2021-12-2219 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel Talk Young ProfessionalsProject Director Jim Utterback provides an update on the progress of the project. Hear from two young professionals about their career in transportation and their path to the HRBT Expansion Project.2021-11-2921 minThe Road We TravelThe Road We TravelVDOT's Meemaw, Ellen Kamilakis, Talks Social Media (It's a Master Class)Whether you're new to social media or a veteran, this episode of The Road We Travel is a master class on how to build an audience. VDOT's Ellen Kamilakis tells us about tweeting from the passenger seat of a snow plow, how the "Meemaw" character was born of necessity, and how to turn an audience into a community. 2021-11-2952 minMothers In Construction (M.I.C.)Mothers In Construction (M.I.C.)M.I.C. Episode 18 - Faith, Family, Then ProfessionRenee Hamilton is the Chief Executive Officer at Toll Road Investors Partnership (TRIP II), Dulles Greenway in Virginia. Prior to joining TRIP II, she worked at Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for over three decades, served as the Northern Virginia Deputy District Administrator since 2013 and currently serves as a board member on the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance.  Renee Hamilton has over 33 years of experience in the construction industry and is a Mother in Construction with two beautiful children. Check out M.I.C. Episode 18 where she details her experience making the tough decision of career vs family . L...2021-10-2921 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkDBE/SWaM ResourcesIn this episode, hear about the project's progress from Project Director Jim Utterback and learn about opportunities and resources for small, women and minority owned businesses from VDOT Civil Rights Manager Queen Crittendon and HRCP Compliance Manager Malcolm Kates.2021-10-1535 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementOctober 5, 2021: Charlottesville City Council approves garden lease, $50,000 for B.U.C.K. Squad; RSWA planning for new paper-sort facilityIn today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out:Fall is here, and with it, more moderate temperatures. While your HVAC takes a break, now is the perfect time to prepare for the cooler months. Your local energy nonprofit, LEAP, wants you and yours to keep comfortable all year round! LEAP offers FREE home weatherization to income- and age-qualifying residents, so, if you’re age 60 or older, or have an annual household income of less than $74,950, you may qualify for a free energy assessment and home energy improvements such as insulation and air sealing. Sign up today to lower your energy bill...2021-10-0517 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel Talk SafetyProject Director Jim Utterback gives a project update and Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya and HRCP's Jeff Singleton join the podcast to provide valuable safety information for motorists traveling through the project corridor. 2021-09-0828 minThe James ExchangeThe James ExchangeThe James Exchange: Monday Matters 8.16Welcome to the James Exchange: Monday Matters 8.16.2021. I am your host, Nancy Gill.In today’s episode, you will meet Caitlin and Cody Walls. I spoke with them on Sunday. We talked about what brought them to Scottsville and also the coal mines in Western Virginia. Before we get to the Walls, this evening the Town Council meets at 7:00, I believe in Council Chambers. Topics include Emergency Declarations on severe weather, Delta variant, and Continuity of Government. Discussion continues on the VDOT sidewalk grant; and whether to apply for grants for floodplain mapping. You will he...2021-08-1622 minThe James ExchangeThe James ExchangeThe James Exchange: Friday Forward 8.6Welcome to The James Exchange: Friday Forward August 6, 2021. I am your host Nancy Gill. In today’s episode, I spoke with Betsy Payton about WellAware, a community health initiative with UVa, Central Virginia Health Services, and the Charlottesville Free Clinic.The Scottsville Farmers’ Market is Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00. WellAware Ice Cream Social and Kick-off Event is Sunday, August 8 from 4:00 pm to 6:00.Scottsville Town Council meets on Monday for their monthly work session starting at 7:00.Topics and excerpts are:·      Emergency Declarations for July Severe Weather and Renewed Covid Emergencyo   T...2021-08-0617 minThe James ExchangeThe James ExchangeThe James Exchange: Monday Matters 7.12.21Welcome to The James Exchange: Monday Matters 7.12, 2021. I am Nancy Gill, the host of The James Exchange.The Scottsville Town Council meets this evening at 7:00 in Council Chambers, 401 Valley Street for their monthly work session. At times the public is invited to participate, but generally, this is a time dedicated for council discussion with staff.1: Budget focus on cash management and investments2: Itinerant business licenses3: VDOT sidewalk project scope and contract4: American Rescue Plan project reportsExcerpts from Town Administrator Lawless’ report include the following:Budget focus on cash management and in...2021-07-1306 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel Talk Summer ConstructionWith summer comes increased construction activities to widen I-64 between Settlers Landing Road in Hampton and the I-564 interchange in Norfolk. In this episode, HRCP Communications Manager Steve Meyers will share details about the construction activities planned along the project corridor and the tools that can help you navigate the impacts.2021-07-0811 minTommy and Kelly ShowTommy and Kelly ShowDC Themed Sneakers, Carole Baskin on Capitol Hill, Fireworks On and Off the Field at Nats ParkNew Balance released a DC-inspired sneaker but forget about finding it anywhere in the DC area or online. The DC Flag is represented in their made in America 995 collection. Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland is offering vaccination shots before their upcoming shows starting July 3. Upcoming shows include New Kids on the Block, James Taylor, Dave Matthews Band. Adam Morgan Bid asks pizza companies (including Jumbo Slice) on 18th Street to offer a box on weekend nights after 10pm only if the slice is being taken home. This is because the trash cans are being overwhelmed with large pizza boxes by...2021-06-2932 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementJune 21, 2021: Updates on Crozet Master Plan, future Crozet plaza; C3 hands out Better Business Challenge awardsIn today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out: Help support black-owned business in the Charlottesville area. Check out the Charlottesville Black Business Directory at cvilleblackbiz.com and choose between a variety of goods and services, ranging from beauty supplies, professional services, and e-commerce. Visit cvilleblackbiz.com as soon as you can to get started. On today’s show:* The Crozet Community Advisory Committee weighs in on the master plan update * The Downtown Crozet Initiative unveils its vision for a public plaza* The Community Climate Collaborative unveils the winners of its Better Business ChallengeToda...2021-06-2222 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel Talk Marine ConstructionIn this episode, hear from Project Director Jim Utterback on increased construction activities and Project Manager Rob Gianna shares an overview of the marine construction activities, including the marine trestle bridges that connect the islands with the mainland. Please subscribe to our podcast!2021-06-1120 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementApril 27, 2021: No qualifying bids for Belmont Bridge? CACVB considers the make-up of its Board of DirectorsToday’s Patreon-fueled shout-out wants you to consider a new adventure this Sunday. The Rivanna Conservation Alliance resumes the tradition of the Rivanna River Race! Contestants will travel 6.8 miles downriver via kayak or canoe from the Rio Mills Bridge to the Rivanna River Company. Registration costs $40 a person or $50 for tandem, and proceeds go to the Rivanna Conservation Alliance. Don’t have a boat? Rent one from the Rivanna River Company! Visit the sign-up page in the newsletter to learn more and register. It’s all part of the Rivanna Riverfest which runs from May 1 to May 9. In...2021-04-2822 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel Talk North Island ReclamationIn this episode, we get an update from Project Director Jim Utterback and Project Manager Megan Pym explains the North Island expansion process. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast for further updates.2021-04-2116 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementJanuary 22, 2021: Albemarle's economic outlook; Charlottesville's public housing budget; VDOT expanding Monarch habitatIn today’s Patreon fueled shout-out: The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs. Sign up today!On this edition:* Albemarle Supervisors get an update on assessments and economic indicators * The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority holds its first work session of the year* M...2021-01-2214 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementJanuary 19, 2021: VDOT recommends millions in funding for area transportation projects, including Hydraulic/29 and West Main StreetOn today’s show:* Several transportation projects are recommended for funding including a third phase of the West Main Streetscape* A local business group gets funding to create a new networking platform* Intrastate public transportation has been canceled due to security concerns related to the inaugurationNeed a little extra space to stow your stuff away? Support for today's installment comes from Storage Sense in Charlottesville, now accepting tenants to fill the brand-new 658 interior temperature-controlled storage units at its location on Pantops Corner Way. Now offering contact-free storage rentals, tenants can ha...2021-01-1909 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementDecember 30, 2020: Blanding runs for Virginia Governor; Trustees get update on JMRL operationsToday’s show comes with support from the Piedmont Environmental Council, who will celebrate their 50th year in 2022, which is soon to be only next year. Check out PEC’s website at pecva.org or their Facebook page to learn more about what they do and why. Tell them you learned about them on this program.In today’s show:* James Madison Regional Library Board of Trustees wraps up the year* The sister of a slain Richmond man runs for Virginia Governor * A sinkhole opens up *There are another 4,088 new case...2020-12-3008 minCharlottesville Community EngagementCharlottesville Community EngagementOctober 28, 2020: I-64's exit 124 to convert to a "diverging diamond"Before we begin today’s program, I want to mention that Decades Arcade will have a costume contest and scavenger hunt for Halloween this Friday and Saturday. Details are in this instagram post. Visit decadesarcade.com for more information on how you can book and for their COVID-19 rules. You’ll also learn that for $200, you can rent the place for two hours for a private party. Visit decadesarcade.com. -The Virginia Department of Health reports another 1,345 new cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth Today, or a seven-day average of 1,140 daily cases. The percent posi...2020-10-2808 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkNaming the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) ContestA Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) will bore twin tunnels next to the existing Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnels as part of Virginia’s largest-ever construction project. And, the big, bold machine will get a name before it comes out of final production.  The Virginia Department of Transportation  (VDOT) has launched a TBM Naming Contest aimed at school age children  On this next installment Of HRBT Tunnel Talk, we learn more about how the machine will get its name.    Be sure to subscribe to this podcast.  2020-10-1605 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkPreparing for the TBMAs the Design-Builder for Virginia's largest construction project awaits Notice to Proceed, early work is underway on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project.  The South Island is percolating with activity to prepare the island for the massive Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) which will bore twin tunnels parallel to the existing tunnels.   In the latest installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk, Paula Miller talks with Project Director Jim Utterback about the significant effort it takes to obtain such a large permit, and she learns about 8 months of preliminary island work from Xavier Billy,  the Construction Manager for the Tunnel Approach Structures.     Please subscri...2020-07-3016 minCharlottesville Quarantine ReportCharlottesville Quarantine ReportToward Phase ThreeResources:VDOT presentation on COVID-19 related decreases in traffic Details on Phase 3 of Forward VirginiaInsideNOVA article on Prince William County ending reporting practiceJune 17, 2020 Cavalier Daily article on plans for UVA to reopen in the fall2020-06-2200 minBigger Than UsBigger Than Us#58 Walter L. McLeod, Co-founder and Managing Director with VSF Solar, LLCWalter L. McLeod has more than 25 years of executive experience in business development, strategy and government relations in the energy and mobility sectors.  He has been actively engaged in clean technology deployment and finance for over a decade.  Mr. McLeod is the Founder and Managing Director of Eco Capitol Companies, where he has served as a senior advisor to energy companies, startups, investors, trade associations and think tanks.  He was a junior partner candidate with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) Green Tech Partners Investment Team.  Walter has been an active thought leader in shaping clean energy and mobi...2020-05-0131 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkPreparing to BuildPreparing to build the HRBT Expansion Project, Virginia's largest-ever construction project, didn't happen overnight.  Before you mine and widen under and over water, state and federal agencies have to sign off on plans. In the latest installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk, Paula Miller, VDOT's Communications Manager, interviews the project director and the owner and contractor's environmental experts about the vitally important preparations.   Be sure to subscribe to the show.2020-04-2222 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Expansion ProjectThe new twin tunnels to be built at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel will use tunnel boring technology.   The existing tunnels are immersed tubes. In the latest installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk find out more about the Tunnel Boring Machine which will make a deep dive to dig parallel tubes.    Be sure to subscribe to the show!2020-01-0810 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkDBE/SWaM Opportunities for HRBT Tunnel Expansion ProjectIn this podcast, host Paula Miller explores the opportunities for DBE/Small, Women and Minority (SWaM) - owned businesses that hope to participate in the  new Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project. Guests include: Malcolm Kates (DBE/SWAM Compliance Manager for the Hampton Roads Connector Partners - HRCP) Queen T. Crittendon (VDOT Hampton Roads District Civil Rights Manager)  2019-11-1420 minHRBT Tunnel TalkHRBT Tunnel TalkUnlock the GridlockIn this podcast host Paula Miller talks with Kevin Page (Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission) about the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion project. VDOT’s largest ever construction project.2019-11-0221 minPotomac Local PodcastPotomac Local PodcastSinkhole and slope failure: An unusually rainy season for VDOTDownload and Subscribe to the Potomac Local Live Podcast A sinkhole measuring 18 feet deep and 25 feet wide has crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation working overtime.  The hole formed last week in North Stafford after heavy rains in the area, and subsequently forced the transportation agency to close a portion of Eustace Road between Northhampton Boulevard and Legal Court.  With all of the rain we've seen this summer, VDOT tells us it's been a uniquely challenging, an unusual season. The agency is working on two major repair projects in Stafford County following heavy rains -- a sinkhole, and a slop...2018-08-0100 minCommonwealth Transportation BoardCommonwealth Transportation BoardRoute 29 Solutions Advisory Board Meeting, June 25, 2015Audio of the meeting of the VDOT Route 29 Advisory Board, held June 25, 2015, in Charlottesville, Va.2015-06-2900 minCommonwealth Transportation BoardCommonwealth Transportation BoardVDOT Route 29 Solutions Advisory Board meeting, June 11, 2015Audio of the meeting of the VDOT Route 29 Solutions Advisory Panel, held June 11, 2015, in Charlottesville, Va.2015-06-1500 minCommonwealth Transportation BoardCommonwealth Transportation BoardRoute 29 Solutions Advisory Panel Meeting, May 28, 2015Audio of the meeting of the VDOT Route 29 Solutions Advisory Panel, held May 28, 2015, in Charlottesville, Va.2015-06-1500 minCommonwealth Transportation BoardCommonwealth Transportation BoardRoute 29 Solutions Advisory Board meeting, April 2, 2015Audio of the meeting of the VDOT Route 29 Advisory Board, held April 2, 2015, in Charlottesville, Va.2015-04-0900 minNabwic Talks with: Katherine Graham, President of Heritage ContractingKatherine is the queen of transformation, she didn’t let 10 years of incarceration, racism, sexism or fear, hold her back. She is the original (CBK) “Come Back Kid”. Katherine started her journey of reestablishing her life in 2000 in Norfolk, VA while working for The Virginia Pilot, she was offered a position to move to Washington, DC where she managed a multimillion dollar construction project being built for President Bush. She’s married to Mr. Eric Smith, and together they have a 3 year old daughter named Livia. Katherine later moved back to Virginia where she continued to work in construction overseeing major pro...2015-03-0440 minChicago GeocacherChicago Geocacher64: Let’s Get PhysicalThis week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: Scott & Walt discuss West Bend, we have another bombscare and oodles of news, emails and milestones. Plus, Walt gives us an unexpected “Walt’s Logs”. Podcast 64 To download this episode, please visit the iTunes music store! Scott’s Recent Caches Tornado Place Ecorangers | GCQ4Q6 | West Bend, WI She’s A LOOKER! Ecorangers | GC2MY6D | West Bend, WI Which way the Witch went Cachyew | GC3MN0D | Lake Zurich Twinkie Cachyew | GC3NCBT | Lake Zurich Walt’s Recent Caches 1164 Shrek’s Hideout. by by WBA Cham...2012-08-3000 minAsk The Trucker \Ask The Trucker "LIVE" w/Allen SmithVirginia Law Enforcement Breaking Federal Trucking LawsJeffrey Caldwell, Chief of Communications VDOT is our special guest. Truck drivers stopping for the Federal mandatory 10 hour break in the state of Virginia rest areas are being woke up after two hours by law enforcement officials and are told that they have to move. Allen looks at this hot topic as the state plans on closing major rest areas and why law enforcement is actually breaking the law when they force weary drivers to move on. Fred and JB Schaffner of The American Driver will join us to address Mr. Caldwell on this serious issue.2009-04-1600 min