News & Announcements
VRA Congratulates Janet Aylor
Congratulations to Janet Aylor (third from right), Virginia Department of the Treasury's Director of Debt Management and former VRA staff member, on her Lifetime Achievement Award from the Virginia Chapter of Women in Public Finance! Congratulations to Janet Aylor (third from right), Virginia Department of the Treasury's Director of Debt Management and former VRA staff member, on her Lifetime Achievement Award from the Virginia... Read More >
Virginia Railway Express
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is a convenient and affordable transportation solution for many commuters in Northern Virginia. VRE is jointly owned by the Northern Virginia Transportation District Commission (NVTC) and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation District Commission. In a part of the state that faces frequent traffic congestion, VRE provides a safe and comfortable way for residents along the I-66 and I-95 corridors to reach employment centers in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is a convenient and affordable transportation solution for many commuters in Northern Virginia. VRE is jointly owned by the Northern Virginia Transportation Distr... Read More >
VPFP Project Highlight - Halifax County Courthouse
The Halifax County Courthouse occupies a special place in Virginia history. This architectural treasure is listed on both the VA Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The Courthouse was designed by Dabney Cosby, an acolyte of Thomas Jefferson who helped construct the University of Virginia. As such, the building contains many of the iconic neo-classical design elements associated with our third President.The Halifax County Courthouse occupies a special place in Virginia history. This architectural treasure is listed on both the VA Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The... Read More >
Dredging Added as an Authorized Project Area under the VRA Act
Chapter 153 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly authorized dredging as an official project area under the Virginia Resources Authority Act and therefore eligible for VRA financing. Delegate Keith Hodges was the bill patron and sponsored the legislation on behalf of constituent interest in the Middle Peninsula region. In March, the Governor signed the bill which became effective July 1. Chapter 153 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly authorized dredging as an official project area under the Virginia Resources Authority Act and therefore eligible for VRA financing. Delegate Keith Hodges ... Read More >
Living Shoreline - Protecting the Environment
VRA plays an important role in helping to protect the Commonwealth's many precious natural resources. Much of this work is done through the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF). VRA is financial manager for the CWRLF, which the VA Department of Environmental Quality administers on behalf of the State Water Control Board.VRA plays an important role in helping to protect the Commonwealth's many precious natural resources. Much of this work is done through the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF). VRA is financial... Read More >
BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHT Vice Chair Cecil R. "Rhu" Harris Jr.
Rhu Harris serves on the VRA board as the Vice Chair and was appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe in September of 2016. Currently, Harris serves on the Board's budget and personnel committees.Rhu Harris serves on the VRA board as the Vice Chair and was appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe in September of 2016. Currently, Harris serves on the Board's budget and personnel committees. Read More >
Featured Project
Energy Cogeneration ProjectProject Area: Energy Borrower: Frederick Winchester Service Authority
Construction of County Government ComplexProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Buckingham County
13-Field Athletic ComplexProject Area: Parks & Recreation Borrower: York County
Investment in the Wallops Research Park on Virginia's Eastern ShoreProject Area: Energy Borrower: Accomack County
Renovations to County-owned Senior Citizen CenterProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Fairfax County
53 Urban Transit BusesProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Hampton Roads Transit
Construction of New Courthouse FacilityProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Hanover County
Land Conservation in Virginia BeachProject Area: Land Conservation & Preservation Borrower: Virginia Beach, City of
Dominion Boulevard US Route 17 ProjectProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Chesapeake, City of
10-unit T-hangar DevelopmentProject Area: Airports Borrower: Virginia Highlands Airport Authority
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and Water and Sewer Main ReplacementsProject Area: Water Borrower: Winchester, City of
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