posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:44 AM
by
Jeremy RVARC
Statewide Rail Plan Public information meeting
DRPT is taking a grand tour of the state, looking for public input on the statewide rail plan. This plan will, to a large extent, determine how and
where money is spent on providing rail service - both freight
and passenger. So, if getting passenger rail service to Roanoke is important to you, the next public meeting in Salem is someplace you'll want to be. The meeting will be held July 24th at 6:00 pm at the Salem Civic Center.
The official press release:
RICHMOND, Va., July 14, 2008- The public is invited to comment on the draft Statewide Rail Plan during five public meetings to be held throughout Virginia in July. The meetings, hosted by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB), will provide a time for the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) to brief the public on the draft plan and receive comments.
DRPT is developing the Statewide Rail Plan to provide a clear vision and strategy to address rail needs in the Commonwealth. The proposed projects are designed to meet the Commonwealth’s goals for the efficient and effective movement of people and goods through passenger and freight rail transportation.
The draft Statewide Rail Plan is now available on DRPT’s Web site at www.drpt.virginia.gov and at DRPT’s Richmond headquarters located at 1313 East Main St, Suite 300, Richmond, VA. A reference copy will also be available at each public meeting.
Meeting dates and locations are as follows:
Richmond Region, July 16, 5:30 p.m.
Virginia Department of Transportation Auditorium
1221 East Broad Street., Richmond, VA 23219
Staunton Region, July 23, 6:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge Community College Plecker Workforce Center Auditorium
One College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Roanoke Region, July 24, 6:00 p.m.
Salem Civic Center
1001 Boulevard, Salem VA 24153
Northern Virginia Region, July 29, 7:00 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center Board Auditorium
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax VA 22035
Hampton Roads Region, July 30, 6:00 p.m.
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
During the public meetings, individuals may comment verbally or in writing. Individuals may speak for up to three minutes. Groups and organizations should designate one member to speak on their behalf. Those who cannot attend may send comments on the draft Statewide Rail Plan to:
Public Information Office
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
1313 E. Main St., Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
DRPTPR@DRPT.Virginia.gov
Comments will be accepted until August 25, 2008. For more information, visit www.drpt.virginia.gov