Build NC Headed to Governor Cooper for Signature by RALEIGH – Build NC, a new financing tool for highway projects, was voted out of the General Assembly Tuesday and is headed to Governor Roy Cooper for his signature. “Build NC is a critical tool North Carolina needs to ensure we can continue strong project delivery,” … Read more
Governor Cooper Proclaims May as Seat Belt Safety Awareness Month by Raleigh – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Seat Belt Safety Awareness Month to stress the importance of buckling up in both the front and backs seats when riding in a motor vehicle. North Carolina law requires occupants in the front and rear … Read more
Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to bring awareness to motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries on North Carolina roadways. Motorists are encouraged to share the road and watch closely for motorcycles and riders to practice safe riding. … Read more
Governor Cooper Proclaims April As Distracted Driving Awareness Month by RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to increase awareness that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but everyone else on the road. In conjunction to the proclamation, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program has … Read more
Governor Cooper Welcomes .7M Expansion at N.C. Global TransPark by KINSTON – Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest independent suppliers of commercial airplane parts, says it plans to expand its operations at N.C. Global TransPark, investing an additional $ 55.7 million over the next five years. Governor Cooper welcomed the decision Thursday, describing it … Read more
Stimulus Spending Priorities Will Create Jobs, Address Infrastructure Needs / Governor Markell Lays Out Transportation Priorities for Expected Federal Stimulus Funding by Newark — Governor Jack Markell unveiled a list of road, transit and pedestrian projects Monday that will be the state’s priorities to receive funding under a federal economic stimulus package. The projects, totaling … Read more
Observing National Work Zone Awareness Week / Governor Jack Markell Calls for Public Awareness by Smyrna — During a press conference held today at 1:45, at the Smyrna Rest Area, in observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Delaware Governor Jack Markell and others educated attendees on the importance of observing extra caution while traveling … Read more
Governor Markell declares state of emergency / Hurricane Sandy slams Delaware by Dover — Businesses in Mandatory Evacuation Areas Must Be Closed by 6:00 p.m. Sunday Wilmington -Governor Jack Markell has expanded his executive order that declared a state of emergency for Delaware to include a requirement that businesses in mandatory evacuation zones must now … Read more
Jennifer Cohan Sworn In as Tenth Secretary of Transportation by Governor Jack Markell / Former DMV Director Becomes Third Woman to Lead Agency by Dover — The official swearing in ceremony of Jennifer Cohan as the tenth Secretary of Transportation was held this afternoon at the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover. Governor Jack Markell officiated … Read more
Governor Carney Signs Customer-Friendly DMV Legislation by Dover (Statewide) — Governor John Carney was joined by Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Ed Osienski today as he signed two pieces of legislation approved by the General Assembly into law that will further enhance the customer service experience for all Delaware drivers. The first bill, House Bill … Read more