Northern Virginia is an economic engine and with smart investments in walkable, inclusive, transit-oriented communities, the region can continue to thrive while reducing traffic and saving open space.
That’s why we support transit communities, revitalization of aging commercial corridors, and transit investments in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, and Prince William.
Yet, some still push for a return to 1950s-style development and an outer beltway that will gobble-up farms and forests, and divert resources from existing transportation needs. That’s why we must also fight for reform in transportation policies at the state level and encourage smart growth policies statewide.
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Latest Happenings
No Tax on Gasoline? A Terrible Policy for Transportation and our Economic Competitiveness
RICHMOND, VA -- Governor McDonnell said yesterday, "That’s right, no more gas tax at the pump. No sales tax at the pump either." "The Governor's proposal to eliminate all state taxes on gasoline isn't bold, it's terrible policy," said Stewart Schwartz, Executive Director of the Coalition for Smarter Growth. "It would send exactly the wrong market signal.
Virginia Governor Proposes Eliminating State Gasoline Tax
Virginia would become the first state in the country to eliminate its gasoline tax if a major transportation funding plan proposed by Governor Bob McDonnell (R) is approved by the General Assembly. Revenue from the state gas tax of 17.5 cents per gallon, last raised by lawmakers in 1986, would be replaced
Coalition for Smarter Growth: McDonnell’s Gas Tax Proposal “exactly the wrong market signal”
I couldn't agree more with Stewart Schwartz of the Coalition for Smarter Growth(see what he has to say below; bolding added by me for emphasis): "At a time when we are seeking to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and to reduce fossil fuel consumption to fight climate change, the Governor's proposal takes us in the wrong direction."
McDonnell Proposes Higher Sales Tax To Replace Gas Tax
The governor unveiled a transportation plan that would eliminate the gas tax and the state sales tax and fees. Virginia would become the first state to eliminate its gasoline tax if a major transportation funding plan proposed by Gov. Bob McDonnell is approved by the General Assembly. To fund ongoing
Last Day for Input on 2012 Study on Dulles Bi-County Corridor
Jan. 2, 2013 is the last day for citizens to voice their opinions on the new Bi-County, formerly Tri-County North/South Dulles Corridor, for a 2012 General Assembly report. Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit group of business people and residents within Northern Virginia, recommends residents demonstrate their support for the corridor by sending a message to Governor McDonnell. "The North/South Corridor is critical to the future of Dulles Airport, and the future of Dulles Airport is critical to Northern Virginia and the entire Commonwealth,” said Bob Chase, President of NVTA.
