GTCA Opposes Tri-County Parkway

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On Wednesday, April 17th, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has approved the location for a new 10.4-mile north-south transportation link that would connect Manassas with the Dulles corridor.  The location of the new road would be north of Interstate 66,  from the I-66 and Route 234 interchange to Route 50 in Loudoun County.  There are many reasons why GTCA members are opposed to the Tri-County Parkway proposal.  It is not a cost effective or prudent use of taxpayer funds and does not address the major transportation problems encountered by people who travel in eastern Prince William County.  In fact, it will make traffic snarls worse for those who commute to Fairfax, Tysons Corner and DC.  GTCA members and those most affected by the project are determined in our opposition to this project.

This blog provides a forum where you can add your comments and help GTCA’s efforts to oppose the Tri-County Parkway as a billion dollar mistake.

 

2 Comments on “GTCA Opposes Tri-County Parkway

  1. The Prince William Committee of 100 has a program tonight (Thursday, April 25) that might interest members of this blog.

    The “Bi-County Prince William – Loudoun Counties Parkway – Love It or Hate It” panel discussion starts at 7:45pm, at Four Points by Sheraton (10800 Vandor Lane, near the Route 234/I-66 intersection).

    Moderator:
    Jim Young, PWC 100 Member

    Panelists:
    Bob Chase, Northern Virginia Transportaion Alliance
    Gary Garcynski, Member, Commonwealth Transportation Board
    Charlie Grymes, Member, Prince William Conversation Alliance
    Jim Rich, Former Member, Commonwealth Transportation Board

    You can learn more on Committee of 100 at http://www.pwc100.org

  2. This road is a bad idea. It’s important to let our public officials know how strongly we are against the project. The impact on local neighborhoods and commuter congestion on I-66 and Route 29 will be horrendous. The staggering cost of more than $1 billion will only grow larger and preempt solutions to more pressing transportation needs.