March 19, 2009: The Free Lance-Star "Take action now on new rail corridors"
Submitted by VHSR on March 19, 2009 - 3:00am.
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The Fredericksburg region and the Greater Washington metropolitan area have an opportunity gain from the realignment of existing rail corridors and the establishment of new rail corridors. National security, transportation efficiency, and land use--how we grow our communities in the future--would benefit from a new rail corridor.
Creating and realigning major rail corridors is a long-term investment in our future. Although this project will require many years to complete, application of "stimulus funds" toward expedited planning and rights-of-way acquisition would be a prudent investment and generate more tangible returns than alternative uses.