Anyone sit in 66 traffic in the morning? Yep, I”ll bet there are alot of yes’s resonating in unison right now. So, why, why would the state invest millions in a north south beltway from Western Prince William to Loudon County as opposed to addressing our REAL traffic congestion, East/West? Click on this secret link for the answer!
What would happen if the western end of Prince William County were home to a new “outer beltway” ? Well, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that one out does it. If you guessed an inordinate amount of develpment, you are correct.
All that will happen with an outer beltway is the destruction of any semblence of the rural legacy of Prince William County. The question we should be asking ourselves is this, “what is the long term vision for our county?”
Are we doomed to be just another urban shell of the unique place that once existed, or will we withstand the selfish urges of the big developers, you know, the ones who feed the coffers of almost all our politicians.
Here is a great ad by John Gray (I), candidate for County Chairman, on this very important issue that could effect every single citizen in this county.
from InsideNova :
MANASSAS, Va. —
Some environmental groups are opposing an effort by the administration of Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to resurrect plans for a highway that would connect Northern Virginia’s outer suburbs in Loudoun and Prince William counties.
For years, some planners have advocated what’s been called an “Outer Beltway” or a western bypass. It would be a mostly north-south highway that would serve the region’s fast-growing outer suburbs.
On Wednesday in Richmond, Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board will consider a proposal from state Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton to declare such a highway a “corridor of statewide significance.” The designation might make it easier to obtain funding.
Environmental groups say a highway would open up rural land to development and disturb tranquil areas around Manassas National Battlefield.
