Politics & Government
Nice Start, But Keep Subtracting, Business Leaders Tell MWAA
Coalition supports LaHood's suggestions to chop $1 billion from Silver Line Phase 2 cost.
The Silver Line Phase 2 Coalition - on Tuesday sent a letter to MWAA urging support for U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's cost-saving ideas.
when he set a 30-day deadline to come up with a plan to reduce projected costs from $3.5 billion.
The 30-day deadline was last week, but reportedly progress is being made as LaHood asked county leader
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The Washington Post reported on Thursday that a Federal Transit Administration official proposed transferring responsibility for the planned Route 28 rail station to Fairfax County to save an estimated $136 million.
Under the proposal, Fairfax and Loudoun counties would also take charge of building five commuter parking lots for a savings of $235 million.
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The local leaders, including Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Mark Ingrao, said in Tuesday's letter they support that suggestion, and reiterated their proposed savings ideas.
Among them: An above-ground station at Dulles International Aiport; smaller rail yard; and the public-private garage projects.
To read the letter, click here.
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