National Train Day and Local Freeway Expansion Day

Press releases cross in the emailbox:

1. Subject: Amtrak: Discover the Rail Way - National Train Day is May 9, 2009

That's right, it's back — and better than ever. Once again America will have the opportunity to show its love for trains. And what's not to love? Wherever you're going, the train is the nicer way to get there.So mark May 9, 2009, on your calendar for a coast-to-coast celebration of the way trains connect people and places. In Washington, DC, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles there will be simultaneous National Train Day festivities that are sure to be a treat for all ages. Check the National Train Day website often for updates on this year's activities, promotions and entertainment events.

2. TPB VOTES TO AMEND I-66 DECISION: Funding for Two of Three Spot Improvements Still Contingent on Completion of Multi-Modal Studies

Washington, D.C. – In front of a packed boardroom, members of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted today to amend the action taken at their February 18 meeting by reinstating the I-66 spot improvements project in the region’s annual transportation plan update, while placing some conditions on moving forward with two of three of the improvements. The amended resolution was taken into consideration at the request of TPB member and Fairfax County Supervisor Catherine Hudgins.

Washington Star photograph by Willard Vole, showing people demonstrating against the construction of I-66. from sometime during the Carter Administration (1977-1980).

3. I think we know what the real priorities are.