Virginia Statewide Rail Plan

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has
released their Draft 2013 Virginia Statewide Rail Plan for
public review and comment.

The comment period ended on Sunday, Sept. 2nd.

THANK YOU to ALL that told the
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
that you support the 2013 Statewide Rail Plan!

July 31, 2013

“The Virginia Statewide Rail Plan provides a vision that will help guide the Commonwealth towards meeting its transportation goal of moving people and goods efficiently and effectively,” said Thelma Drake, director of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation.

According to Governor McDonnell, “The comprehensive plan will provide a defined vision for passenger and freight rail transportation in Virginia through 2040. It profiles the Commonwealth’s current rail assets, services, and capacity chokepoints. Recommended improvement projects are included as part of the Rail Resource Allocation Plan, a tool that establishes funding sources, funding needs, and phasing for rail projects. Projects were identified using public and stakeholder input, and extensive evaluation of future population and employment trends, land use, and travel demand.”

See the Latest Draft Plan here: [PDF]

The latest from DRPT: ►

RAIL Solution has provided feedback opinion to DRPT.
We feel the draft Plan is very thorough, informative, and positive for future rail investment in Virginia.
It incorporates many themes and features that RAIL Solution has emphasized in previous comments to DRPT.

 

The comment period ended on Sunday, Sept. 2nd.

 

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