CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Transportation Secretary Tom Smith issued the following statement regarding passage of Roads to Prosperity Amendment:
“We appreciate the confidence the citizens of West Virginia have shown in us by passing Governor Justice’s Roads to Prosperity Bond Amendment. By doing so, it allows the West Virginia Department of Transportation to move forward in playing a major role in West Virginia’s economic recovery. With the new revenues passed by the legislature this most recent session, we can make meaningful improvements to the state’s transportation infrastructure. We recognize our responsibility and are committed to putting out this momentous program in an open, honest and transparent manner.”