I-66 EMP Teams Up With DRIVE SMART Virginia To Encourage Good Driving Habits in Local High Schoolers
For Second Year in a Row, Roadway Operator Partners With Advocacy Organization for ThinkFast Interactive Assemblies at Four Northern Virginia Schools

Manassas, Va. October 22, 2025 – With National Teen Driver Safety Week taking place Oct. 19-25, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), the builder and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, is supporting DRIVE SMART Virginia with a $20,000 donation as the advocacy non-profit stages a series of ThinkFast Interactive assemblies at four Northern Virginia high schools.

According to Virginia State Police, October is statistically the most dangerous month for all crash fatalities on Virginia’s roads, including crashes involving young, inexperienced drivers. Working with I-66 EMP for the second straight year, DRIVE SMART Virginia seeks to improve those statistics.

“We are committed to empowering young drivers with the knowledge and tools they need to make smart, safe choices on the road,” said Kristin Pettway, executive director for DRIVE SMART Virginia. “That’s why it’s so wonderful to have I-66 EMP back again to support this year’s series of ThinkFast Interactive assemblies. We couldn’t make such a positive difference without supportive partners like I-66 EMP.”

ThinkFast Interactive assemblies present students with high-energy game-show-like productions designed to engage students with fast-paced questions and real-world scenarios. The assemblies emphasize the importance of using seat belts, driving sober, and avoiding distractions behind the wheel.

This year’s local ThinkFast Interactive assemblies are scheduled for Patriot High School in Nokesville on Oct. 20, James Madison High School in Vienna on Oct. 22, Westfield High School in Chantilly on Oct. 23, and Fairfax High School on Oct. 24.

“We were very impressed with the students’ overwhelmingly positive reactions to last year’s ThinkFast Interactive assemblies,” said Nancy H. Smith, the director of corporate affairs for I-66 EMP. “We’re excited to join forces with DRIVE SMART Virginia again, and we anticipate reaching even more young drivers this year.”

About DRIVE SMART Virginia:
Founded in 1995, DRIVE SMART Virginia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making the Commonwealth’s roadways safer by encouraging smart driving habits. This mission is achieved through educational campaigns, outreach events, and advocacy of traffic safety initiatives, backed by corporate and civic partnerships. Learn more at www.DriveSmartVA.org.

About the 66 Express Outside the Beltway:
Part of VDOT’s Transform 66 Outside the Beltway program, the lanes of the 66 Express are a transformative 22.5-mile multi-modal mega-project featuring advanced dynamic-tolling systems to keep traffic flowing at all times. The lanes provide Northern Virginia commuters, businesses, and mass transit with a reliable option to move people, goods, and services throughout the I-66 corridor. Visit www.Ride66Express.com to learn more, and keep up with the 66 Express on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About I-66 Express Mobility Partners:
I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) is a consortium of leading infrastructure companies including Cintra, Meridiam, and APG. In public-private partnership (P3) with VDOT, I-66 EMP is contracted to operate the 66 Express Outside the Beltway through 2066. Connect with I-66 EMP on LinkedIn.