FREDERICKSBURG — Funding for a handful of transportation projects that began last year will carry over into 2019.
At its January 22 meeting, the Fredericksburg City Council approved a motion to continue funding four projects.
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Author: Rick Horner
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FREDERICKSBURG — The Fredericksburg City Council voted to cut a break to furloughed federal workers who live in the city.
At a meeting on January 22, the council voted unanimously to postpone the payment deadline for about 1,800 personal property tax bills for city residents that were due on January 31.
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WOODBRIDGE — OmniRide hopes to win more federal money to expand its rideshare operation.
The transit provider submitted a nearly $3 million request to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) for its consideration for federal funding in Fiscal Year 2025.
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There’s a new look and name for the E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstates 95 and 495.
Transurban, the Australian-based company that operates the Express Lanes on Interstates 95 and 495, is freshening up the look of its website.
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STAFFORD — A new FRED express bus route that will run between Stafford and Quantico.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the service which comes after an agreement between Quantico Marine Corps Base and Fredericksburg Regional Transit. Supervisors agreed to fund the $32,000 service for a six-month trial period.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Virginia Department of Transportation is building new commuter lots as part of the Interstate 66 toll lanes project.
The first new lot is being built near the intersections of I-66 and Route 15 in Gainesville, will have 200 available spaces and is scheduled to open in early 2019.
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FREDERICKSBURG — University of Mary Washington’s College of Business has been trying to gain accreditation for the last seven years.
On October 18, UMW’s College of Business hosted former interim Secretary of the U.S. Navy Sean Stackley at an executive breakfast meeting for students, faculty, alumni, and members of the local business community. The university hopes more engagements like these will help further it’s path to accreditation.
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STAFFORD — Commuters in Fredericksburg and Stafford may now tap an app to get to Tysons Corner.
Sameride, an independent company launched in 2016, offers free carpooling to commuters looking or offering a ride to the office. Similar to ridesharing services Uber and Lyft, Sameride utilizes an app that allows its customers to connect with each other not just in their own neighborhood but along the routes they drive as well. Users of the app have referred to it as “an Uber for slugging.”
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FREDERICKSBURG — Two Stafford Board of Supervisors candidates hope their experience will resonate with voters, and land them a permanent seat on board.
Interim George Washington District Supervisor Tom Coen is campaigning on his record of 20 years of public service which includes a four-year run on the Stafford County Planning Commission. At a candidates forum in Fredericksburg on Monday night, stressed his ability to be a bridge between the various supervisors.