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Posted: 19 Nov 2005 at 3:59am |
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/112005/11192005/147207
Senators eye taxes, planning for roads November 19, 2005 1:06 am By CHELYEN DAVIS By CHELYEN DAVIS HAMPTON--Senators appear to be crafting a plan that will link local land-use planning with state transportation priorities and possibly include new sources of revenue. At the Senate Finance Committee's annual budget retreat yesterday, staffers gave a presentation on transportation that included a dusted-off 2002 report from the Joint Legislative and Audit Review Commission. That report recommended re-evaluating the way the state assesses road needs.... ...It also recommended giving the General Assembly power to appoint some members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, which are currently all appointed by the governor.... ..."This is finally getting the recognition it long deserved," Houck said. "The system just keeps growing [as] a direct result of local land-use planning." Two members of Gov.-elect Tim Kaine's transition team were invited to the task force meeting. Kaine has said transportation is a top priority, and he has begun holding a series of town hall meetings across the state to get residents' input on solutions. To reach CHELYEN DAVIS: 804/782-9362 Email: cdavis@freelancestar.com dickboyd@aol.com |
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