Virginia

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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Transit and Highway Safety Statistics

Transit and Highway Safety Statistics

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The Metrorail collision in June 2009 prompted a spate of articles about the Metrorail system. To evaluate the relative safety of Metrorail compared to driving, the Coalition for Smarter Growth collected the following statistics.
The Redesign of Tysons Corner: Streets, Buildings, and Public Spaces

The Redesign of Tysons Corner: Streets, Buildings, and Public Spaces

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Learn about the necessary ingredients to successful neighborhood design.
Spending the Stimulus - Virginia Report

Spending the Stimulus – Virginia Report

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Our priorities for federal stimulus spending in Virginia

120 Day Stimulus Spending Report – Background Information

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The states and the stimulus -- Are they using it to create jobs and a 21st century transportation system?

Region’s Longest Commutes Show Need for Smart Growth and Transit

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Today’s Washington Post (A-1, “A Dubious Distinction: The Longest Ride in the U.S.”) reports on Census Bureau data showing that residents of parts of Prince William and Prince George’s Counties have some of the longest average commutes in the nation. Key issues highlighted in the article: