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  Community Clips Smart Growth News for the Washington, DC Region November 9, 2005 In this issue:
Growth Issues Swing Gubernatorial Race All three candidates for Virginia Governor tried to play ball with transportation issues, but it was Tim Kaine who hit a home run with voters when he linked transportation to land use and growth. He took note of prevailing sentiments: as early as 1999, a poll showed that Virginians believe better managing growth is the best way to deal with traffic problems. Tim Kaine won in places he wasn't expected to win, including Prince William and Loudoun Counties. He tapped into strong passions about how to deal with the impacts of poorly planned development and the traffic, school crowding, and other problems it creates. A clear commitment to link growth and transportation issues proved to be enough for voters to cross party lines. The election showed yet again that Virginia voters are savvy about the details of growth issues and understand that where and how we grow is critical to not only traffic issues, but all aspects of our daily life and economy. For more on the election, see the Coalition's press release and county-level analysis. Volunteers in Loudoun Hear Citizen Concerns On Election Day, 125 volunteers with the Campaign for Loudoun's Future spent the day talking with their neighbors at polls throughout Loudoun County. Residents voiced concerns about increasing traffic, rising taxes, lack of critical infrastructure, and other challenges of living in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The volunteers found that these growth issues resonated with Loudoun citizens regardless of what sample ballot they were picking up. Citizens signed up with our campaign to receive information about the growth proposals and upcoming public hearings. If you would like to sign up to receive Campaign for Loudoun’s Future emails, go to LoudounsFuture.org. Start Virginia's Transportation Reform at November 10 Hearing! In his acceptance speech, Governor-elect Kaine said that we “can’t let runaway development clog our roads and ruin our beautiful landscapes.” He’s also said that we cannot build our way out of congestion. So, let’s start the reform of Virginia’s transportation program with the latest update to VDOT’s 6-Year Transportation Plan. Attend a public hearing Thursday, November 10, 2005, at Fairfax City Hall. Submit comments at an open house session from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The public discussion session begins at 6:00 pm. For more information, see the Coalition's list of priorities. For directions and additional information on the hearing, see the Fairfax County website. Whitehurst Freeway Deconstruction Feasibility Study In a bid to enhance walkability along the Georgetown waterfront, enhance transit operations, and improve traffic conditions on M Street, the District is studying the feasibility of removing the Whitehurst Freeway. Designed as part of a highway system across the District that was never built, the elevated three-quarter mile route separates Georgetown from its waterfront. As part of the feasibility study process, DDOT is hosting a series of public open houses, November 15, 16, and 21. Learn more. Upcoming Events
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