The area within the dotted lines is being studied for three possible routes for the Eastern Connector The main charge of the Eastern Connector Steering Committee is to determine whether a road between two of Albemarle County’s urbanized areas is necessary. But, a recent discussion by the Charlottesville City Council about transportation priorities may come […]
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MPO hears from residents on Meadowcreek Pkwy and Eastern Connector
Cindy Leal as a James River Spiny Mussel It was an unusual spectacle at this week’s meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) when Policy Board members were dressed down by concerned residents adorned with placards, spikes and fur expressing their concerns about the Meadowcreek Parkway, the Eastern Connector, or both transportation projects. Residents opposed […]
MPO discusses Eastern Connector
On July 19, 2006, the Policy Board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) held their monthly meeting. In this edited recording by Charlottesville Tomorrow, we have included only the comments from the public and the MPO board about the proposed Eastern Connector . An alignment study is about to commence on the Eastern Connector and […]