Senator Jim Webb’s 2008 Annual Report for Virginia

Addressing the Commonwealth's Transportation Needs

There is no question that traffic is a quality of life issue and a potential obstacle to economic growth. In last year's transportation bill, we were able to secure more than $61 million in appropriations for community development grants, Amtrak, and transportation projects in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. This bill allocates crucial funds to ease severe congestion throughout the Commonwealth, including improvements to interchanges affected by increased Army presence at Fort Belvoir, Dulles Rail Extension, and Norfolk light rail.

For the complete Report, visit webb.senate.gov.