Fairfax Chamber Commends US DOT On Decision to Approve Final Design for Dulles Metrorail Project --  A "Big Step Forward" for Dulles Rail.

Vienna VA – Today, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce joined with their colleagues from the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, applauded United States Transportation Secretary Mary Peters for advancing Federal funding for the Metrorail Project to Dulles International Airport.  

“The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce would like to offer a special thanks to Governor Timothy Kaine; Virginia Secretary of Transportation Peirce Homer; Assistant Virginia Secretary of Transportation Barbara Reese, and our Congressional Delegation, Sen. Warner, Sen. Webb, Rep. Frank Wolfe, Rep. Tom Davis and Rep. Jim Moran for their continuous efforts and negotiations that have resulted in this important step forward for the Dulles Metrorail Project,” said Chamber President & CEO Bill Lecos.

The four major Chambers in partnership with the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project and several other regional organizations formed Dulles Metrorail Now a coalition in support of expeditious approval to meet the transportation infrastructure needs of Northern Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan region.  In the days and months following the decision coalition members showed overwhelming support by contacting Secretary Peter, Governor Kaine, our Congressional delegation and area local officials.

“The outpouring of support by business leaders to move this project forward has been a testament to the importance of providing solutions to the transportation crisis and proved pivotal in today’s decision” said Lecos. 

By moving this project to final design our region moves a step closer to resolving our transportation crisis that impedes our strategy to manage growth, protect the residential character of existing neighborhoods, preserve Fairfax County's greenspace, and sustain the county's healthy economy.  All those involved should be incredibly proud of this progress.

Established in 1925, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce is a privately operated, nonprofit membership organization that represents northern Virginia’s premier businesses. The Fairfax County Chamber leverages its access, influence and relationships to advance the economic vitality and quality of life in the northern Virginia region. For more information about the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, visit the Chamber’s Web site at www.fairfaxchamber.org.

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