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Annual State of Transportation

Please join the Northern Virginia Chamber on August 5 as they present their Annual State of Transportation!

Their event will kick off with the federal overview from Ed Mortimer, Vice President, Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This keynote presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine (invited), Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Executive Director Monica Backmon and Northern Virginia Transportation Commission Executive Director Kate Mattice. Hear the latest on the impact of a dramatic increase in teleworking, major projects like the American Legion Bridge and Long Bridge, and the impact COVID will have on transportation budgets. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions as well.

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Event Date August, 6

Event Time 7:00am - 8:30am

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