VA: New Kent Area Safety and Information Center

Completed in 2007, the rest area along westbound Interstate 64 in Virginia is the first state-owned facility to obtain a Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The $5 million, 9,000-square-foot building uses 42% less energy than a standard building of its size, is estimated to save more than 1 million gallons of water a year by using low-flow urinals and faucets, and was constructed using 20% recycled building materials. Amenities for travelers include additional restrooms, easier accessibility for handicapped people, traveler information kiosks, and new play areas for children and pets.