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October 27, 2021 Archives
 
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VTCA-VDOT District Dialogues give attendees a unique opportunity to meet with VDOT leaders, locality representatives, and other transportation industry professionals to discuss specific projects and opportunities in the Districts.
The information you receive at these seminars will be beneficial in protecting your personnel, avoiding penalty assessments, and ensuring the continued and safe operation of your facilities.
  
To kick off Crash Responder Safety Week (formerly National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week) Nov. 8-14, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host “Highway Heroes,” a free touch-a-truck event to allow the public to see, hear and touch the vehicles and systems essential for responding to crashes on Virginia roads.
Time is ticking for OSHA and all firms with 100+ employees to comply with President Joe Biden’s September announcement of a sweeping vaccine mandate to bring the latest surge in COVID-19 cases under control.
 
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Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
VTCA is pleased to offer the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Course (ESCCC) virtually.  
Three VTCA members have been recognized by The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association with the 2021 Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Award for their dedication to safety. 
Aggregate Producers raised thousands of dollars for the Aggregate Producer Scholarship Fund. Now the Aggregate Scholarship Committee is looking to partner with trade schools and workforce development programs to give back.
 
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Industry News
 
VDOT has announced that all MCS certification extensions will end January 31.  Are you ready?
The purpose of these reviews is to determine whether these regulations should be repealed, amended, or retained in their current form.
In January of 2021, VDOT opened the new Cost Estimation Office.  Their mission is to equip and enable VDOT personnel and assist business partners with leading cost estimating practices, philosophies, approaches, and tools. 
The opening of a new southbound bridge on Interstate 95, doubling capacity around Fredericksburg is on track to finish five months ahead of schedule.
 
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