West Virginia Parkways to Host Four Public Meetings Regarding Proposed Toll Rate Changes and Insurance of Toll Revenue Bonds

5/9/2018

​CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Parkways Authority will be hosting a series of four informational public meetings to discuss proposed toll rate changes and the issuance of toll revenue bonds.
The meetings will consist of six informational stations discussing various aspects of the proposal, an overview by the Parkways General Manager, and time for oral comments.
 
The purpose of the meetings is to:
 
  • Provide notice of and information to members of the public about the needs, reasons and justifications for the proposed change in toll rates and proposed issuance of toll revenue bonds.
  • Promote public understanding of maps, drawings or charts, reports, certifications, recommendations and other issues surrounding the proposed toll rate changes including the proposed issuance of toll revenue bonds and the proposed toll increases and the proposed Single Fee Discount Program including the proposed Limited (One-Time) Early Enrollment Option. 
  • Discuss any appropriate alternative courses of action.
  • Explain and provide information concerning major features of such toll changes and any ancillary toll discount programs and the proposed issuance of toll revenue bonds.
  • Allow submission of and accept written comments, oral comments, and exhibits by attendees.  Attendees may present their information by oral presentation or by written presentation or by written comments.
     
The dates and locations of the public meetings are:
Thursday, MAY 10, 2018 – RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (Kanawha Co.)
1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV  25015  
4:00 – 7:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
 
Friday, MAY 11, 2018 – FAYETTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
100 Court St., Main Courtroom-2nd Floor, Fayetteville, WV  25840
4:00 – 7:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
 
Monday, MAY 14, 2018 – RALEIGH COUNTY ARMORY (Rooms C-F)
200 Armory Dr., Beckley, WV  25801
4:00 – 7:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
 
Tuesday, MAY 15, 2018 – MERCER COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1501 West Main St., Princeton, WV  24740
5:00 – 8:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
 
For more information regarding these meetings, please contact Greg Barr, General Manager, WV Parkways Authority, at (304) 926-1900 or email gbarr@wvturnpike.com.