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CSG in the News: DC metro region leaders exclude I-495 express lanes project from long-term plan
October 16, 2025 | Nathaniel Cline | Virginia Mercury Since 2022, Virginia has been conducting a study on adding the express lanes, which public speakers at Wednesday’s meeting referenced. About 13 people spoke at the meeting, many in opposition to the project, with some noting that the state’s study lacked cost estimates
CSG in the News: Key vote on I-495 Southside express lanes project postponed to 2026 or beyond
October 15, 2025 | Scott McCaffrey | FFXNow Critics of the toll lanes, however, believe once they are in place, it would be difficult — or impossible — to retrofit the bridge for transit. Some of those critics lined up to make their case in advance of the TPB’s final discussion. Their
Press Release: Transportation Planning Board Votes to Remove Southside Express Lanes Project from Regional Plan
During a meeting at the Transportation Planning Board today, leaders from DC, Maryland, and Virginia voted to exclude the controversial Southside Express Lanes project from the regional plan Visualize 2050.
Smarter growth blog: YIMBYTown takeaways
In September, land use champions from across the country gathered in New Haven for the annual YIMBYTown conference. CSG’s team attended to share our lessons-learned from the DC area while learning from others.
