Fairfax Talks Transportation (Privately) -- Dr. Transit

Today's Washington Post reports that Fairfax County officials are hosting a transportation summit Monday March 14th (tomorrow) at 8:30 am at the County Government Center. Local and state transportation specialists will join elected officials in discussing country road and transit challenges and coming up with a list of proposed solutions.

Only county residents with invitations may attend, but some sessions will be televised live on Fairfax Cable Channel 16, and through a videostream broadcast at www.fairfaxcounty.gov

Dr. Transit thinks that it's good to also have advocates and other people involved who might have other experiences and regional concerns in mind. How Fairfax connects, or doesn't, to other parts of the region affects intra- and inter-county transit. Best practice experiences and knowledge are key, for example the experience of Montgomery County's Ride On system ought to be shaping the development of the Fairfax Connector bus system.

The irony of the statement on the County Website is delicious (emphasis added).
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Event Date: 3/14/2005
Time: 8:30 a.m.Location:
Fairfax County Government Center - Board Auditorium
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA

Event Details: As part of their ongoing effort to engage the public in the discussion about the transportation challenges facing the county and solicit input on potential solutions, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission will host the 2005 Fairfax County Transportation Summit. The summit is open to the general public by invitation only.

Event Contact:
Office of Public Affairs, 703-324-3187, TTY 711