Compare the Candidates
on Traffic & Transportation
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Candidates' Positions and Views |
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for:
Senate Of Virginia 37th District, Virginia |
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August 23, 2011 Virginia Republican Primary |
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Candidates positions and views on other Issues where information is available: |
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The report below lists the candidate responses to Traffic & Transportation issue questions. The responses were provided by Stephen M. "Steve" Hunt and Jason A. Flanary or were obtained from their websites. The candidates select the issues and questions for which they want to provide a response. The first link is a report of all the issues and questions made available to the candidates. Many issues and questions had no responses - links are only provided where we have information. If there are many candidates for this office, you may have to scroll down to compare all responses. |
| Traffic & Transportation |
Stephen M. "Steve" Hunt - R
Website
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Jason A. Flanary - R
Website
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| Traffic & Transportation, a General Statement |
Steve has literally studied the DC metro area's transportation system from the ground up - and down. While majoring in civil engineering at Duke, he spent his summers helping build the Metro system.
Steve favors a solutions-focused approach to Northern Virginia's transportation problems. This involves taking in-depth look at alternatives rather than merely throwing taxpayer dollars at a problem. It involves examining potential private sector solutions, utilizing revenue from off-shore oil and gas for transportation, tax credits for business pro-bono road improvements and addressing barriers to telecommuting.
While public transit is an important part of the mix, it's important to recognize the lifestyles of Northern Virginians and the importance of automobile transportation. Most importantly, the Transportation Trust Fund should be for transportation only, and not raided to fund other government projects.
Area costs of living should be factored into statewide allocations of education and transportation funds, to recognize the special needs of Northern Virginia.
Source: www.stevehunt.org (07/19/2011) |
Northern Virginia has long been regarded as the economic engine of the Commonwealth. Alleviating traffic and improving mobility throughout Northern Virginia is crucial if we continue to create -- and retain -- more jobs in Northern Virginia. We must consider every option available to adequately address our transportation needs. We can make significant improvements to the transportation infrastructure by:
* Carefully utilizing transportation bonds
* Dedicating a percentage of future surpluses to transportation
* Protecting the transportation trust fund
* Promoting public private partnerships
* Supporting HOT lanes
* Extending HOV hours of operation, including non-peak drive times
* Expanding I-66 inside the beltway
* Completing the extension of the Dulles Metrorail project
* Extending the Metrorail Orange Line into Prince William County
As a businessman, I understand the importance of improving transportation in Northern Virginia and understand the need to make this a priority.
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Transportation Funding |
Steve has literally studied the DC metro area's transportation system from the ground up - and down. While majoring in civil engineering at Duke, he spent his summers helping build the Metro system.
Steve favors a solutions-focused approach to Northern Virginia's transportation problems. This involves taking in-depth look at alternatives rather than merely throwing taxpayer dollars at a problem. It involves examining potential private sector solutions, utilizing revenue from off-shore oil and gas for transportation, tax credits for business pro-bono road improvements and addressing barriers to telecommuting.
Source: www.stevehunt.org (07/19/2011) |
We can make significant improvements to the transportation infrastructure by:
* Carefully utilizing transportation bonds
* Dedicating a percentage of future surpluses to transportation
* Protecting the transportation trust fund
* Promoting public private partnerships
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Dulles Rail |
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* Completing the extension of the Dulles Metrorail project
* Extending the Metrorail Orange Line into Prince William County
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Traffic Congestion |
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* Supporting HOT lanes
* Extending HOV hours of operation, including non-peak drive times
* Expanding I-66 inside the beltway
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Transportation Trust Fund |
While public transit is an important part of the mix, it's important to recognize the lifestyles of Northern Virginians and the importance of automobile transportation. Most importantly, the Transportation Trust Fund should be for transportation only, and not raided to fund other government projects.
Area costs of living should be factored into statewide allocations of education and transportation funds, to recognize the special needs of Northern Virginia.
Source: www.stevehunt.org (07/19/2011) |
* Dedicating a percentage of future surpluses to transportation
* Protecting the transportation trust fund
* Promoting public private partnerships
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| High-occupancy Lanes |
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* Supporting HOT lanes
* Extending HOV hours of operation, including non-peak drive times
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Virginia High-Occupancy Lanes |
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* Supporting HOT lanes
* Extending HOV hours of operation, including non-peak drive times
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Ports and Sea Travel |
| Red Light Camera Surveillance |
| Abusive Driver Fees |
| Tysons Tunnel |
| Transportation Advisory Commission |
| Traffic Light Synchronization |
| Photo-Red Traffic Signal Enforcement |
| Telecommuters |
| Privatization of Roads |
| Child Restraint Devices from 5 to 8 |
| Under 18 Drivers and Cell Phone Use |
| Tolls on Virginia Interstate Highways |
| House Racing for Roads |
| Safety Belts in School Buses |
| Statewide Transportation Impact Fees |
| Virginia Transportation Authority |
| Virginia Highway Congestion |
| Virginia Driver's Licenses |
| Virginia Motor Vehicles And Inspections |
| Virginia Roads and Highways |
| Virginia Highway Safety |
| Driver Safety Measures |
| Virginia Drunk Driving |
| Virginia Rail Transportation |
| Amtrak |
| Virginia Air Travel |
| Off-road Vehicles |
| Virginia Bikes and Pedestrians |