David S. Ekern

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  www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-va--hotlanes0 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/10/2007    Last Visited: 9/10/2007  

  VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern said the agency has reached an agreement in principle with two private contractors, Transurban DRIVe and Fluor Enterprises, for design, construction, operation and maintenance of the high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes.
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  The public-private partnership "brings what I believe is an affordable solution to the most congested highway corridor in Virginia," Ekern said on the conference call.
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  Ekern said the partnership is "not a unique concept" and that there already have been some public hearings on the project.

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  Published on: 2/13/2008    Last Visited: 2/14/2008  

  VDOT Commissioner David Ekern says it was a perfect storm with the type of freezing that took place, the time of day it hit, and the lack of advance notice that would have allowed for a better response.

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  Published on: 2/13/2008    Last Visited: 2/14/2008  

  "The impact of a severe weather event on this region's economy, mobility and commerce is significant," says Commissioner David S. Ekern.

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  Published on: 9/23/2008    Last Visited: 9/23/2008  

  VDOT Commissioner David Ekern says the agreement announced Monday marks the first construction project for the four-lane highway in Southwest Virginia.

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  Published on: 2/14/2008    Last Visited: 2/14/2008  

  VDOT Commissioner David Ekern says the storm was perfect with the type of freezing that took place, the time of day it hit, and the lack of advance notice that would have allowed for a better response from VDOT.

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  Published on: 9/22/2008    Last Visited: 10/2/2008  

  "This is the first construction project for the Coalfields Expressway corridor in Virginia and is a major milestone for the project," VDOT Commissioner David Ekern said.

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  Published on: 3/14/2008    Last Visited: 3/20/2008  

  Commissioner David S. Ekern delivered the report to the Commonwealth Transportation Board at its March 20 meeting noting a key finding that VDOT must refocus its emergency response mission to prevent similar significant delays from happening again.
  
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  "The human impact of a severe weather event or other type of emergency on the economy, quality of life and safety of all Virginians is significant," says Ekern.
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  Ekern detailed 16 immediate action steps already implemented in response to the February storm to prevent a similar situation from happening again this winter.
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  "In the coming weeks and months, we will work with experts in emergency response and with our neighbors in D.C. and Maryland to ensure we understand all of the factors that led to this event," says Ekern.
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  "This incident serves as a clear reminder that our commitment to plan, operate and maintain a safe Virginia transportation system is founded on our ability to keep traffic moving during emergency situations," says Ekern.

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  Published on: 6/18/2003    Last Visited: 6/1/2004  

  Minnesota's David Ekern Named New Director of ITD
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  The Idaho Transportation Board selected David S. Ekern, assistant commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, as ITD's new director.
  
  Ekern, 57, assumes responsibility for a department that has 1,838 employees statewide and an annual budge of nearly $450 million.He will begin his new duties on July 15.
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  "(Ekern) also brings a management style that is highly supportive of the ITD culture and the quality employees we have in the Department," Winder added.
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  Ekern brings to Idaho more than thirty years of experience in engineering, administration and transportation-related legislation.He served in numerous positions within the Minnesota Department of Transportation and was involved in transportation issues nationally through the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Transportation Research Board.
  
  "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity," Ekern said.
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  A life-long Minnesota resident, Ekern is a strong advocate of transportation and its role in society.He has been involved in initiatives such as intelligent transportation systems, asset management and defining the role of transportation departments in the twenty-first century.
  
  In September 2001, he joined AASHTO in Washington DC under a unique loaned executive cooperative agreement.In that new role, he serves as Associate Director, focusing on transportation operations.
  
  Before accepting the assignment in Washington, Ekern held positions ranging from legislative assistant and project manager to Director of Environmental Planning, Director of Highway and Area Planning, Maintenance Engineer, District Engineer and Director of the Division of Engineering Services.
  
  He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1971 and a master's in business administration from the College of St. Thomas in 1981.A registered professional engineer, Ekern has served on and chaired numerous professional and civic organizations.
  
  He has been on AASHTO committees engaged in security technology deployment, environmental streamlining and context sensitive design.
  
  Ekern replaces Dwight M. Bower, who retired in January after nine years as head of the Transportation Department.
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  Ekern assumes leadership of a department that has a strong reputation for service and efficiency.

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  Published on: 8/27/2008    Last Visited: 10/2/2008  

  "Virginia's new state transportation map is another way that VDOT is giving motorists the information they need to make educated travel decisions," said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern.

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  Published on: 9/12/2007    Last Visited: 9/15/2007  

  ABINGDON, Va., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Virginia Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Commissioner David Ekern and a host of state and elected officials were on hand today to mark the completion of a limited feasibility study for the Virginia Coalfields Expressway by VDOT's private-sector partners Alpha Natural Resources LLC (NYSE: ANR), and Pioneer Group, Inc.

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