It has been almost six years since daily Amtrak service began between Lynchburg and Washington, and the woman who helped to establish the Northeast Regional train has called it a valuable transportation alternative. “People are tired of driving on U.S. 29 because U.S. 29 has become very congested, especially north of Warrenton,” said Meredith Richards, […]
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Shucet package now includes full-funding for second daily Lynchburg-to-D.C. train
When the Commonwealth Transportation Board takes action on a new six-year transportation plan on Wednesday, it also will be taking a vote on a package of alternatives to the now-defunct Western Bypass of U.S. 29 in Albemarle County. Philip Shucet, a former commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation, was tasked this spring with suggesting […]
