around Vol. 4, No. 3
the cone Winter 2018-19
In this issue A Message from Bart 2 National Work Zone Awareness Week 2 Location & Design Volunteers 3 Open Enrollment Tour 4 Adult CPR with AED, First Aid Schedule 4 Employee Spotlight: Billy Smith 5 Compliments to Safety Service Patrol (SSP) 5 Safety Solutions 6 - Chipper Safety - Journey to Zero - A Fond Farewell Compliments on a Job Well Done 7-9 Employee Update 10
A Message from Bart Thrasher, P.E. - Richmond District Engineer Spring is right around the corner and it won’t be a minute too soon. We spend too much of our time away from our families during the winter months due to bad weather, so now is when we need to make up for lost time. Here in the district, our job is never done in so many ways. We go from plows and spreaders to mowers and trash pickup overnight. However, no matter the job, I cannot stress the importance of safety in the workplace enough. The most important responsibility we have is that our VDOT family makes it home to their loved ones safe and sound each and every night. Speaking of safety, if you take a look at the CESE standings, you will notice that we are moving in the right direction to be in competition for this year’s cup. Please continue to reach out to Marchel Johnson and Reggie Patterson with any ideas! I look forward to sharing another National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) with all of you from April 8-12. NWZAW is a great time to reflect on safety in your life, to remind your teams about key safety measures, and to pledge to drive and work safely in work zones. It is also a time to remember VDOT workers who have lost their lives while in an active work zone. I encourage you to attend the annual Workers’ Memorial Vigil on Monday, April 8 (more details below) to pay your respects and relish the view of the VDOT Workers’ Memorial in the Shenandoah Valley. Later that week, show your VDOT pride and work zone safety pledge by participating in Go Orange Day. Wear your orange on Wednesday, April 10 and remind your friends and family to pay attention while passing through work zones. Those that work with me know that I believe competition is good. Roadeos are coming up soon and we will have the opportunity to see the district’s best go head-to-head. Have fun competing and let’s not forget that we have some unfinished business remaining at this year’s statewide event. Finally, I want to thank everyone for their efforts over the past winter snow season. We received many compliments from our customers across the district regarding the quality and speed of our work. All of you did great work, put safety first by watching out for your teammates, and should be proud of the results. It’s always good to take pride in what you do when you do it well. Be safe out there and keep up the outstanding work. Take care and be safe, Bart
Coming Soon: National Work Zone Awareness Week The American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) annual National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is right around the corner! VDOT employees will once again pledge to drive safely in work zones statewide on April 8-12, 2019. The theme for this year’s event is “Drive Like You Work Here.” Now is the time to share the importance of work zone safety with your friends and family. Our goal is to continue educating drivers to slow down and eliminate distractions in work zones through videos, stories and memorials. Be on the lookout for more NWZAW information from VDOT soon. Monday, April 8 – VDOT Workers’ Memorial Vigil This annual event will be at the VDOT Workers’ Memorial on I-64 east at mile marker 103 (Afton Mountain) to honor VDOT employees who have lost their lives while in an active work zone. Wednesday, April 10 – Go Orange Day Raid your closets for anything ORANGE to wear and show your support for work zone safety. Take selfies with your coworkers to show your spirit, and send them to VDOTPhotoRequest@VDOT.virginia.gov and Bethanie.Glover@VDOT.virginia.gov. Photos of VDOT-ers wearing orange will be featured on VDOT’s Flickr page, InsideVDOT and district electronic bulletin boards (EBBs). Around the Cone 2
Location & Design Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity On Friday, November 16, 2018 five Richmond District Location & Design (L&D) engineers set aside their road plans to pick up paint brushes and nail guns and help revitalize Richmond home with Habitat for Humanity. Work on the Maymont neighborhood dwelling was nearing completion, with only paint and floor work remaining. Marian Costin and Jason Zhang volunteered to brave the cold and paint the exterior brick walls, while Phillip Frazer, Mike Carretta and Tony Haverly took to the miter saw to finish the hardwood floors inside. This was Carretta’s second time working on a Habit for Humanity project. This time, he got the opportunity to work with a professional carpenter who regularly volunteers with the organization. “It was a lot fun and I look forward to doing it again,” Carretta said. We love seeing the work that you do in your community, L&D! Keep up the awesome work. Do you want to donate your time to a meaningful community cause? National Volunteer Week is coming April 7-13, 2019! Full-time classified employees are eligible for up to 16 hours of paid School Assistance and Volunteer Service Leave per calendar year.
Pictured above, top right: Marian Costin and Jason Zhang work to paint the house’s exterior walls Pictured above, middle: Phillip Frazer finishes up the hardwood floor with shoe molding Above, bottom (from left): Tony Haverly, Marian Costin, Jason Zhang, Mike Carretta and Phillip Frazer
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Open Enrollment Tour The Richmond District Human Resources (HR) team is on a tour throughout the district to answer your questions about open enrollment, coming May 1-15, 2019. Check out the chart below to see when HR will be visiting an area near you.
Location
Date
Time
Petersburg Residency
Wednesday, March 13 8 a.m.
Chesterfield Residency Tuesday, March 19
8 a.m.
Ashland Residency
Tuesday, March 26
1 p.m.
South Hill Residency
Thursday, March 28
8 a.m.
Chesterfield Residency Friday, April 19
1 p.m.
Petersburg Residency
Tuesday, April 23
1 p.m.
Ashland Residency
Thursday, April 25
1 p.m.
South Hill Residency
Thursday, April 25
8 a.m.
Open Enrollment gives employees the opportunity to: • Enroll in or change health insurance plans and/or flexible spending accounts • Elect optional buy-ups • Waive coverage • Add/remove family members Do you have questions about your benefits or whether or not to take action during open enrollment? Talk to the HR team during one of the visits listed above, or call the district human resources office.
Are you caught up on your CESE training? The 2019 Chief Engineer’s Safety Excellence award competition is underway! Be sure to keep up with your required training and submit your safety ideas and videos for credit. Check with the Safety team to see which courses you still need to complete. Below are upcoming dates for Adult CPR with AED. Sign in to VDOT University or ask your supervisor how to claim a spot in an upcoming course. March W T
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M 1 8 15 22 29
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July W 3 10 17 24 31
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August W T 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
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Employee Spotlight: Billy Smith Billy Smith, Richmond District’s South Hill Residency Administrator, will hang up his hard hat in April 2019 after 40 years of service to VDOT and the residents of Southside Virginia. Billy began his career with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation as an hourly worker in March 1979 and was promoted to a salaried highway equipment operator position within just a few weeks. He became a highway foreman in March 1985 and superintendent in December 1987. He was promoted to Residency Maintenance Operations Manager in May 1997. He rose through the residency leadership ranks as Assistant Residency Administrator in May 2002, Amelia Residency Administrator in February 2007, and finally South Hill Residency Administrator in April 2010. Key to Billy’s success has been how he values his teammates and dedicates himself to workforce development. He prioritizes training opportunities and is described by his staff as a selfless leader and a good listener. Whether at public meetings or checking in on his teams out in the field, he’s always engaged and willing to find the best ways to get a job done. “Retiring is the hardest decision I have ever had to make, because I just love my job and the great folks I work with every day,” Billy says. We wish Billy the best in his retirement!
Is there a great story in your area? Do you have a coworker who deserves a shout out? Send good news stories and pictures to VDOTRVA@VDOT.Virginia.gov or call the communications team, and you may see your story in the next edition of Around the Cone!
Compliments to Safety Service Patrol (SSP) Check out the message below about the great work that our Safety Service Patrol (SSP) does. Many more thankful Richmond District messages can be found on pages 7-9. “On Saturday, 12/15/18 at 5:45 pm, I was returning from Hampton Roads on my way home to Chesterfield. I was traveling alone this evening and about the West Point area of I-64 west, my check engine light came on. The vehicle began to make a faint noise that eventually was more profound as I approached Exit 200 on my route to the I-295 south on-ramp. It was on this I-295 south on-ramp that my car gave out and began to smoke. Thankfully, I was able to maneuver my vehicle to the side of the on-ramp as close to the guardrail as I could go. While on the phone with AAA, I was approached from the rear of my vehicle by a truck with flashing lights. I could see VDOT on the driver’s door as he opened it to exit. This man approached my driver’s window with a hardhat, vest, and badge where I only cracked my window to speak with him. This man was VDOT Safety [Service] Patrol employee, Jacob Alejo, who was my first guardian angel that night. Mr. Alejo’s initial concern was introducing himself and assessing if my vehicle was safe with all the smoke it was producing. After assessing that the vehicle was not on fire, he assured me he would remain with me for 30 minutes until my tow truck arrived. He spoke with his supervisor and the thought was to ask if I wanted him to push my vehicle into a more open area. At some point, there was a second VDOT Safety [Service] Patrol employee (my second guardian angel) who arrived and put out two sets of flares that night. Unfortunately, I did not get his name, but am so grateful for him ensuring my safety. It was the concerted efforts of the two VDOT Safety [Service] Patrol employees that enabled me to safely arrive home to my family that evening….my prayers were answered. My husband and I want to thank you for your assistance that evening and helping to ensure our safety each and every day.” Beth from Chesterfield Around the Cone 5
Safety Solutions Chipper Safety As many of you have heard, workers in another VDOT district recently experienced a safety scare involving a wood chipper. The crew was clearing fallen trees along the road and feeding debris into the chipper, when some brush caught the edge of an employee’s work chaps and began pulling their leg toward the chipper chute. This obviously could have resulted in a serious injury, however, all members of the crew were already wearing brush cutting personal protective equipment (PPE) and another operator immediately pushed the reverse lever to back the brush out of the machine. The snagged employee left the scene with only a bruised leg. The amount of training and machinery inspection, along with PPE, prevented a serious workplace injury in this situation. Wrap around/pant style chaps should be worn when feeding a chipper because they have less snagging potential. Feed brush into the chipper pointing away from the chute to reduce the risk of entanglement. If you have questions about this incident and how we can prevent a similar situation in the Richmond District, please contact the safety team.
Journey to Zero The Richmond District recently launched a new safety campaign called “Journey to Zero.” Together, we’re working towards zero crashes and injuries for a safer workplace districtwide. In the coming months, you’ll see the “Journey to Zero” logo and message throughout the district, and we’ll share more information on how you can get involved in making field and office workplaces safer for all VDOT-ers.
A Fond Farewell It is exciting and bittersweet to share that district safety manager Marchel Johnson has been named the assistant director of the Office of Safety, Security and Emergency Management in Central Office. In this role, Marchel will lead the agency’s statewide safety programs and compliance. Marchel will remain in the Richmond District until the end of the fiscal year (June 30) to drive the district toward winning that Chief Engineer’s Safety Excellence (CESE) cup! She will be missed in the district, but we’re excited for her new opportunity to keep Virginia moving at Central Office. Marchel will leave the district’s safety division in the capable hands of Reggie Patterson. If you have any safety questions, please continue to contact the safety hotline at 804-837-9118. We wish Marchel the best in her new role, and can’t wait to see the great things she accomplishes along the way!
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Compliments on a Job Well Done Ashland Residency “I wanted to thank the [Sandy Hook AHQ] crew that came out and did the work at 4911 River Road W, VA-6, for SR #969888. I really appreciate your service and wanted to say thank you.” Nancy from Goochland “The road was completely clear when I woke up on Monday morning. It’s the same plow driver [Mechanicsville AHQ] every year and I’m always so appreciative of the person who takes such great care of our road in the winter. Kudos.” Melissa from Hanover “SR #1060078 Thanks to [New Kent] AHQ.” Beverly from New Kent “Thank you [Sandy Hook AHQ] for the fast response. It is a lot easier getting in and out of our driveway now.” Tanya from Goochland “I would like to thank you [New Kent AHQ] for your very quick response in resolving the pothole regarding SR #1001005. You ladies and gentlemen are awesome. Thank you again.” Robin from New Kent “I wanted to reach out to let you know that VDOT [Basie Road AHQ] has done a wonderful job with the snow plowing. The streets look good. Wanted to pass along that someone “has the love” for VDOT and all you do.” Anonymous from Henrico “I wanted to call back to say thank you [Ashland AHQ] for such a quick response to SR #1046394. Workers came out in a little over an hour and in the rain have picked up bags of debris that had fallen off of a truck and spread in the ditches, on my land and at the neighbors. Thank you very much - I’ve never seen such fast work. Means even more that you came out so fast while it is raining.” Jeannette from Ashland “Kudos [Mechanicsville AHQ] for a super job preparing and cleaning the roads. Being born and raised in Richmond, I can remember when snow would close the primary highways and roads. Today you really have your act together. The entire team deserves an accolade. Even my country road at Vontay has been plowed, still icy but the sun will melt that. Job well done.” Ted from Hanover
“Many thanks [Oilville AHQ] for snow removal - Great job, much appreciated!” Steven from Hanover “I wanted to thank VDOT [Basie Road AHQ] for the new lane configuration at Staples Mill & Bethlehem Road. It is so much easier to navigate the intersection.” Grady from Henrico “I just wanted to thank all VDOT crews for their level of preparedness this year for bad weather. Nice thing to see and especially to drive in. Thank you.” Shiela from Hanover “I called back to thank the field [Elko AHQ] for coming out so quickly to repair the large mounds of dirt, ruts and tracks at 6357 Caro Trace, Mechanicsville. Thanks again.” Betty from Hanover
Chesterfield Residency “Would like to say thank you so very much [Chester AHQ] for cleaning Lousie Dr. today. I’m sure people working at the school at night gratefully appreciate also. Thank you again, and I hope all of the people working to clean our roads get to get home to their family soon. Have a great night.” Linda from Chesterfield “Wee Folks Nursery wants to thank the highway workers [Beach AHQ] who did a more than wonderful job of clearing the streets. We know many workers were working overnight and want them to know we appreciate their efforts. Thank you so very much.” Marj from Chesterfield “I wanted to say thank you to the snow plow drivers for doing a great job!” Anonymous from Chesterfield “I could not believe how quick our road was scraped. The 2 trucks [Pocahontas AHQ] that came through did an amazing job. Thanks for all your hard work.” Stephen from Chesterfield “I called to say THANK YOU [Powhatan AHQ] for plowing. VDOT has never been so quick to respond with plowing and we are all so appreciative and wanted to make sure the local office knew. THANK YOU for a job well done!” Eleanor from Powhatan
“Thank you [Basie Road AHQ] for such quick response in replacing a downed yield sign and installing reflectors under SR #1048244 & 1049184.” Walter from Henrico
“Y’all [Bon Air AHQ] did a great job on prompt snow removal on Salisbury Rd. for which I am most grateful.” Preston from Chesterfield
“I wanted to compliment and say thank you to the crew [Elko AHQ] that came out and took care of the tree for SR #1025949.” Mary from Hanover
“SR #1024780 Thank you [Bethia AHQ] for fixing the road so promptly!!!!” Becky from Chesterfield Around the Cone 7
Compliments on a Job Well Done Chesterfield Residency “I don’t know who plowed our roads (specifically Bethany Ridge Court). I know it was done with a small bull dozer and I just want to say thank you [Pocahontas AHQ] to that guy!! While none of us were home today he still took great care not to block our driveways and this single mom really appreciates that extra effort.” Staci from Chesterfield “I wanted to say thank you to the [Bethia AHQ] crew that plowed the road yesterday evening. They did a fabulous job.” Anonymous from Chesterfield “Your people [Bethia AHQ] plowed our street today. Thank you for doing such a good job. We had just had our driveway shoveled out, and your snowplow operator was careful to not get snow up in our driveway.” John and Susan from Chesterfield “Hi. I wanted to thank you for doing such a great job in the Midlothian area. I’m a resident of Woodlake, and I heard you all [Bethia AHQ] were in our individual neighborhoods. Thank you.” Rebekah from Chesterfield “I wanted to call and say thank you to the crew [Amelia AHQ] that is currently working to repair Route 690, Gregory Mill Lane. I wanted to express my thanks and appreciation.” Nancy from Amelia “I’m very thrilled; I put in a request yesterday afternoon and the guys just left from doing the work today. SR #104400; the guys [Chester AHQ] were so nice and said they’d do what they could because they didn’t have a machine. Anything will help and it has - thank you team!!!” Jacqueline from Chesterfield “[Beach AHQ] did a great job on the repaving! Thank you for the attention to this matter.” Greg from Chesterfield “Thank you so much [Amelia AHQ] for the attention that was given to the dirt road portion of Poor House Road, the grading, removing the many potholes and fixing the culvert draining issue. You and your work are greatly appreciated.” Tamara from Amelia “I wanted to thank the 2 guys [Amelia AHQ] who put the mail boxes back up at 14421 Grub Hill Church Rd. I really appreciate it and how fast they responded. Thanks.” Josephine from Amelia “SR #1013509 I called to say thank you [Bon Air AHQ] so much for removing the dead animal near this location. I am very thankful to VDOT for the fast handling of the service request.” John from Chesterfield
“I called to say THANK YOU [Amelia AHQ] for a job well done on plowing my road.” Richard from Amelia “Thank you [Bon Air AHQ] for fixing the potholes on Rockaway Road!!!” Keith from Chesterfield “Thank you [Amelia AHQ] for doing a great job scraping the road.” James from Amelia “I wanted to say thank you to the crew [Bon Air AHQ] that picked up the dead deer (SR #1028350) from Robious Road, near James River Road.” Jodi from Chesterfield “I wanted to say thanks [Pocahontas AHQ]; I appreciate the good job that was done to repair the bridge on Qualla Rd. over Route 288. Thank You!” Vincent from Chesterfield “I wanted to say how much I appreciate all of the work [Powhatan AHQ] has done over the past several months. Kool Ln. was chip/ tarred which has made driving so much nicer - especially with such a rainy season!” Alan from Powhatan “SR #1034712 Thank you to the [Powhatan AHQ] crew that went out and filled in the potholes along Mill Quarter Rd., Powhatan. They were taken care of a day or two after the request was put in and I appreciate the hard work.” Irvin from Powhatan “Thank you, VDOT [Bon Air AHQ], for fixing the potholes in a stretch of Rockaway Road. I appreciate your quick response! Great Job!” Linsey from Chesterfield “Thank you to the [Pocahontas] AHQ and crew for getting to SR #1049089 so quickly and doing such an amazing job. I’m extremely pleased with how conscientious the crew was of where the grader was placed and cleaned up any mess that was made.” William from Chesterfield
Petersburg Residency “Would like to give 2 thumbs up to Church Road AHQ, specifically the driver of VDOT truck R13011. He was operating the snow plow on 12/10/2018 on day shift when he cleared my street, Courtney Court. He did an excellent job in the cul-de-sac, better than the motor graders that usually come through. He even made sure that he cleared the snow pile from clearing the cul-de-sac from in front of my neighbors driveway, which is an elderly woman that lives by herself. He deserves recognition for doing an outstanding job for the residents of this community. Great job!” Roy from Dinwiddie Around the Cone 8
Compliments on a Job Well Done Petersburg Residency “VDOT [Prince George AHQ] crews did an outstanding job with keeping/clearing the roads in Prince George.” Dan from Prince George “SR #1048652. I called in yesterday for 9400 Lamore Dr, Disputanta, VA and called back this morning to compliment [Prince George AHQ] for coming out so quickly! Thank you! I don’t have to put my boots on to get the mail and it is the best it has ever looked!” Julia from Prince George “Thanks to VDOT [Church Road AHQ] for taking care of the problem with the ditch.” Stephen from Dinwiddie “Thank you [Nottoway and Victoria AHQs] for your response under SR #1049404 & 1049400.” Dennis from Nottoway “Thanks [Church Road AHQ] for filling in the potholes near my house. Great job!” Stephen from Dinwiddie “Thanks [Church Road AHQ] for adding asphalt to the side of the road in front of my home. The crew also changed the ditch line and I appreciate their work.” Stephen from Dinwiddie
South Hill Residency “VDOT [Victoria AHQ] placed gravel and I would like to say thank you. The logging trucks leave mud on the roadway, so I’m appreciative of the gravel. Good Job! Thanks.” Joyce from Lunenburg
Richmond District “I just wanted to say THANKS to all the people that made our roads safe and they did it quickly. I’m sure there was a lot of sleep that was sacrificed, but please know, your diligence was/is appreciated. Just for the record I’m speaking of the snow we just got December 9th, 2018. Thank you again.” Melissa “I am so very appreciative of VDOT’s efforts to clear the roads. I traveled all over the county to different appointments and have never seen it that clear. Great job.” Phyllis “Thank you for clearing out my road and doing a great job!” Karl
“Good Morning, Over the holidays (Dec. 26th), we unfortunately had a pedestrian struck on I-95 at mile marker 76. There is another part of the story that I wanted to share with you all. What you may not know is Safety Service Patroller (SSP) Chris Liverman was on his way home after his shift, when he came across the incident. Chris pulled his vehicle over to the shoulder and assessed the situation. Identifying the victim was unconscious and unresponsive, Chris began to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Shortly after, our on-duty SSP (Don Long) arrived on scene and set up the scene while Chris continued performing CPR. Chris performed CPR until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived and took over. Chris was the first person on scene and stopped even though he was not on shift. I wanted to highlight SSP Liverman because he went above and beyond what is expected and he did what most motorists would not do. If you run into SSP Liverman, thank him for his selfless action.” Ollie Rose, VDOT Central Region Operations “Bart, I just received a call from Mayor Alexander (City of Norfolk) regarding motorist assistance provided to him and his family. The Mayor was traveling to Washington, D.C. over the weekend when he became disabled due to a nail in the tire. He had called AAA and sat for 2 hours without any assistance or police activity. Supervisor [Corbin Clance] with our Safety Service Patrol (SSP) pulled up and provided service to the Mayor - including changing his tire. The Mayor said that he was the most polite individual he has encountered and offered the assistance without knowing who he was. The Mayor could not be more complimentary of this individual or of the service he received - especially over the holiday weekend. This is a true testament that we have great people who work for VDOT, whether it be our employees or those of our contracting partners. We perform our duties to all individuals with the same level of care and respect without any judgment of who they are or what they represent. Moreover, we perform these activities during periods of time when people may be at home with families while we are keeping Virginia moving 24/7/365. Please extend my and the Mayor’s gratitude to Supervisor [Clance] for a job well done and noticed.” Stephen C. Brich, P.E. Commissioner Virginia Department of Transportation
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Richmond District Employee Update
Welcome to our new Richmond District employees
December 2018 and January, February 2019
Lavar Briggs, Operator Maintenance - Pocahontas Area Headquarters James Campbell, Operator Maintenance - McKenney Area Headquarters Daniel Depasquale, Repair Technician - Richmond District Equipment Shop Justin Elliott, Inspector - Richmond District Structure and Bridge Milton Fleshman, Operator Maintenance - Prince George Area Headquarters James Gibbs, Jr., Operator Maintenance - Dinwiddie Bridge Crew Joseph Gibbs, Traffic Device Specialist - Central Region Operations Nicolas Lopez, Operator Maintenance - Burnt Store Area Headquarters Kevin O’Neill, Assistant Structure and Bridge Maintenance Engineer - Richmond District Structure and Bridge (transfer from
Central Office Structure and Bridge)
Donald Rose, Operator Maintenance - Sturgeonville Area Headquarters Russell Stull, Operator Maintenance - Sandy Hook Area Headquarters Kevin Walker, Operator Maintenance - Victoria Area Headquarters Nicholas Wennberg, Inspector - Richmond District Structure and Bridge Jacob Whitten, Operator Maintenance - Victoria Area Headquarters
December 2018 and January, February 2019
A fond farewell to our retirees
Timothy Collins, Construction Manager - Northern Region Construction Joseph Erb, Contract Monitor - Interstate Maintenance South Frederick Garton, Performance Manager - Richmond District Maintenance William Johnson, Crew Leader - South Hill Residency Henry Parrish, Operator Maintenance - Montpelier Area Headquarters Ronnie Rawlings, Operator Maintenance - Amelia Area Headquarters Rodney Rigsby, Superintendent - Sandy Hook Area Headquarters James Walker, Operator Maintenance - Burnt Store Area Headquarters Dave Walton, Operator Maintenance - New Kent Area Headquarters Leroy Wingfield, Operator Maintenance - Ashland Area Headquarters John Witt, Equipment Repair Supervisor - Richmond District Equipment Shop
Around the Cone is a quarterly newsletter written for, by and about the employees of the VDOT Richmond District. Amelia Brunswick Charles City Chesterfield Dinwiddie Goochland Hanover
Henrico Lunenburg Mecklenburg New Kent Nottoway Powhatan Prince George
We want to hear good news from you! Send your story ideas for the next issue of Around the Cone, the electronic bulletin boards (EBBs), or InsideVDOT News to VDOTRVA@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Around the Cone 10