WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- As transit officials in Prince William County wrangle with how to keep buses rolling, riders won't have to worry about service cuts in the coming year.
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Interim Director Eric Marx issued this statement to riders of OmniRide commuter, and OmniLink local buses:
"PRTC has started preparing its FY18 budget, and I’m pleased to share some encouraging news with you.
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MANASSAS, Va. -- The eyes of the region and Great Brittain will be watching what voters in Prince William County do at polling booths next week.
Sky News will broadcast from Jirani Coffeehouse in Manassas on Thursday. The 24-hour British news network is traveling the U.S., visiting bellwether counties in noted swing states.
From Sky News Producer Kenneth Stewart:
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. -- Investigators say a woman was pulled from her car while traveling on Route 3 in Stafford County and sexually assaulted.Â
From the Stafford sheriff's office:Â
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where a young adult female was sexually assaulted after her vehicle was struck by another in the area of Kings Highway and Sherwood Forest Farm Road. The apparent accident occurred sometime around 2:45 AM to 3:15 AM while both vehicles were traveling eastbound. After the accident, the unknown male suspect forcibly removed the victim from her vehicle and dragged her into a ditch off the roadway where he sexually assaulted her over a two hour period.
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Submitted by Hailee Dees, of Fredericksburg:
On average, I spend 16 hours a week commuting to Arlington from Fredericksburg. That’s almost a part time job.Â
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. -- One man was shot multiple times at a house in the 7500 block of Quail Run Lane.Â
Police were called to the scene just before 10 p.m. Saturday for a report of a shooting.Â
Police posted this information:Â
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Rescue crews were called to the intersection of Minnieville Road and Smoketown Plaza, near a KFC restaurant, for an overturned car.
There are reports of at least one person who is trapped inside the car following the crash.Â
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STAFFORD, Va. -- Two bridges in Stafford County, and one in Spotsylvania County on Interstate 95 will be overhauled at a cost of $6.6 million.
From VDOT:Â
This two-year project will improve the condition of northbound and southbound bridges that carry I-95 traffic over Aquia Creek and Potomac Creek in Stafford, and the Ni River in Spotsylvania.
To lessen the impact on traffic, most lane closures on I-95 will occur overnight and during off-peak hours.
Work is starting first at the Ni River bridges, which are located at mile marker 121, south of Exit 126/Spotsylvania. This fall, motorists can expect periodic shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound Ni River bridges.
Construction will be underway at each bridge for four to five months. The entire project is expected to be completed in early November 2018.
Work is anticipated to occur on the following schedule:
· Ni River bridges (mile marker 121): Fall 2016-Spring 2017
· Potomac Creek bridges (mile marker 137, just north of Exit 136/Centreport Parkway): Fall 2017-Spring 2018
· Aquia Creek bridges (mile marker 145, just north of Exit 143/Route 610): Summer 2018-Fall 2018
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STAFFORD, Va. -- Teachers and staff at Stafford County Public Schools will gather on Saturday for a costumed 5K walk and run.Â
From Stafford schools:Â
Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) hosts a 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit Stafford Education Foundation (SEF) on Saturday, October 29 at 8:00 a.m. Nearly 150 SCPS employees registered to participate in this event.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. -- A 17-year-old boy was crushed by a lawnmower this morning causing serious injuries.Â
The boy was mowing grass on a hillside in the 17300 block of Russett Maple Court near Dumfries, in the Four Seasons gated community off Route 234, when the lawnmower he was using overturned and fell on top of him.Â
Fire and rescue crews were called to the scene at 9:12 a.m. Thursday for a report of a crush incident, according to department spokeswoman Kim Hylander.Â
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MANASSAS PARK, Va. -- Commuters are running out of room to park at the Manassas Park Virginia Railway Express station.
Now, Virginia's only commuter railroad aims to work with the city to build a new parking deck for those who drive to the station and then catch a morning train to Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, D.C.
From VRE spokesman Paul Dean:
VRE invites the General Public to join us at the Town Hall Meeting at Manassas Park City Hall on November 1, 2016, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM, to learn about the sites being evaluated for the VRE Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion and to provide feedback on the Preferred Alternatives. For more details, see: www.vre.org/projects-plans-facility/plans/manassas-park-station-parking-expansion/
VRE is conducting a study to address the need to expand the existing parking at the Manassas Park station. Approximately 500 more spaces are needed to meet future projected demand, in addition to the 600 existing surface parking spaces currently serving the station.
The study includes analysis of alternatives, environmental documentation, and will determine the location, size, and design of the proposed parking facility, and the type of grade-separated pedestrian access to the existing platform if needed. Cost projections are not available at this time.
The study was initiated in July 2016 and the Manassas Park Governing Body will consider and potentially select a preferred alternative for the site of the parking facility on Nov 15, 2016. Formal public comment is invited at the Governing Body meeting on Nov 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Prior to that date, comments may be submitted via mail or email.
Mail: Virginia Railway Express, 1500 King St. Suite 202, Alexandria VA 22314 Attention: Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion Study
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