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Virginia Business Library: Transportation

Ports and Shipping
Smooth sailing ahead? The Port of Virginia has become economic engine but road congestion could hamper its growth.
September 2005

Port Security: Beefed-up security aimed at thwarting terroritst attack
September 2005

 

Rail
Bullet trains still a dream: But ‘higher-speed’ rail gaining steam
February 2006


Highway
Citizen Kaine takes the wheel: A new governor says fixing transportation is his top priority, but will the legislature give him the keys?
January 2006

Multimedia report: Listen to Virginia Business interview with Gov.-elect Tim Kaine
January 2006

Virginia Ideas: Utah has lessons for Virginia on handling sprawl and transportation
May 2005

Building Virginia’s Roads: As state funds dwindle, public-private partnerships keep big projects moving, but critics say policy is taking a back seat to profits.
October 2004


Airports / Air Travel
Moving up on the radar
Virginia claims two of the country’s fastest growing airports.
February 2006

Fare play: Airports without discount airlines seek a competitive advantage
February 2005

Independence Air has trouble gaining altitude: The bid to transform Atlantic Coast Airlines into the next Southwest Airlines or Jet Blue has hit major turbulence
February 2005