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Press Releases
June21, 2000
CORRIDOR H NEWS AVAILABLE THROUGH NEW WEB SITE
Charleston, W. Va. - Using the Information Superhighway, West Virginians now can get accurate and up-to-date information about one of the most prominent highway projects on the map - Corridor H. A new Web site, www.wvcorridorh.com, is the newest avenue to keep citizens informed about the project in the eastern part of West Virginia.
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| Gov. Cecil H. Underwood unveils the Corridor H website. |
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Gov. Cecil H. Underwood and West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Samuel G. Bonasso have unveiled the latest example of the state's commitment to use technology to inform our citizens.
"We are using Internet technology as a public information tool to keep the people of our state involved in this highway project," Gov. Underwood said. "Our citizens have asked to be informed, and we are listening, adding a new and important technology component to our public information strategy. This Web site is just one way we plan to increase public involvement as a major part of the highway construction process."
The site contains current information on the proposed route, environment, culture and history, as well as data on economic benefits and increased safety. The web site also contains facts on innovative planning and cutting-edge engineering procedures being used to build Corridor H.
The Division of Highways has also posted a press room section for reporters to access up-to-date information and a resource center where citizens can e-mail questions about the project and receive answers from engineers, environmental scientists and highway experts.
"This web site is a way for us to get factual information on Corridor H to the public," said Joe Deneault, state highway engineer for the West Virginia Division of Highways. "We at the Division of Highways are committed to making public involvement a big part in highway projects across the state. We want the citizens to be informed and involved in the highway process.
"The Internet helps us provide accurate information in a timely manner to the citizens of West Virginia, and it allows them to become involved in the completion of Corridor H," says Deneault.
Secretary Bonasso added that the Corridor H project cannot rely strictly on traditional public involvement activities. "DOH has traditionally relied upon the public hearing process for public involvement. However, technological advances and the circulation of a lot of misinformation on this project have prompted us to develop this web site so citizens can make educated decisions based upon fact."
The Secretary also pointed out that a recent study conducted shows that 44 percent of West Virginians have access to the Internet, either at home or at work. "We are looking at innovative ways to reach people, and when 44 percent of West Virginians have access to the Internet, we must use this as an informational tool," he said.
For more information on Corridor H, contact the WVDOH at www.wvcorridorh.com.
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