High, hidden costs at the Midtown

The Virginian-Pilot »

This editorial tells the story about the high cost of public-private partnerships (P3s) in Virginia. Taxpayers paid $200 million for the U.S. 460 project, which never panned out. The state has already paid $580 million for the $2.1 billion Midtown Tunnel project. Drivers are currently paying higher tolls while construction is still in progress.