Real Virginia Agenda: Fixing I-95 and Virginia’s Infrastructure
Safe Roads. Stronger Economy. A Virginia That Moves.
If you live in Virginia, you don’t need me to tell you about the nightmare of I-95. You’ve lived it. Gridlock that turns a 30-minute drive into two hours. Crumbling pavement and endless delays. Families stuck, workers late, businesses losing money.
This isn’t just a traffic headache. It’s an economic crisis.
A recent study shows traffic jams along I-95 steal more than 1.2 million hours from Virginians every single year. That’s time families spend stuck in cars instead of at home. Time workers lose instead of being productive. Time businesses can’t get back. The cost is enormous with lost productivity, higher prices, wasted fuel. And what has Richmond done? More talking than building.
It’s time for action. That’s why I’m making I-95 the centerpiece of our infrastructure agenda.
My Plan to Fix I-95
1. Launch the I-95 Renewal Project
We’ll target the worst choke points, failing stretches, and dangerous exits by starting where families and businesses feel the pain the most. And we’ll fight to make I-95 a top-tier federal and regional priority.
2. Bring in Private Investment
Virginia businesses, logistics companies, and developers are ready to help. We’ll leverage private capital, so taxpayers aren’t stuck footing the whole bill. That means smarter financing tools including toll credits, tax-exempt infrastructure bonds, and more.
3. Cut the Red Tape
The biggest delays aren’t on the road, they’re in the bureaucracy. I’ll push for strict deadlines on permitting and reviews, with penalties for agencies that stall. We need shovels in the ground, not more paperwork in filing cabinets.
4. Invest in Smart Infrastructure
Technology can keep traffic moving. Smarter traffic management, better accident response, and stronger road resilience against floods and storms will save lives and dollars.
5. Make it a Jobs Engine
Every dollar we put into I-95 creates good-paying jobs in construction, logistics, and technology. This isn’t just about roads; it’s about economic growth and opportunity for Virginia families.
Bottom line: Fixing I-95 isn’t optional, it’s essential. This is about jobs, safety, and making Virginia competitive again. If Richmond won’t lead, I will.
It’s time to get Virginia moving again.
— John