VRE | Virginia Railway Express
VDOT HOT SPOTS (5/20/2012)
• VDOT HOT SPOTS VRE making plans to grow (5/19/2012)
• VRE board talks about addition of rail cars, trains to accommodate expected rider increases VRE considers improvements (5/17/2012)
• VRE to address security, Wi-Fi and the Spotsylvania station and third track at this week's meeting. Oh, how we trip over our own English language (5/14/2012)
• Red Pen for May 14, 2012 Stars of tomorrow shine today (5/7/2012)
• NIE "Star Search" op-ed column on whether home-schoolers should be able to participate in public-school sports. By Tarah Portland of Colonial Forge High. Delays plague track project (5/4/2012)
• Third track slated to be built by 2012 in Stafford remains on pause while feds and CSX negotiate requirements. Project is one of 19 other railroad corridor improvement projects in Virginia. When?opoly (4/26/2012)
• When$opoly gauges projects' progress VRE passes fare increase (4/21/2012)
• VRE fares to rise by 3 percent starting July 1 Apartment-hunting appealing to many (3/24/2012)
• Demand is high for rentals in the Fredericksburg region Unanswered questions linger on 'Tebow bill' (3/18/2012)
• Many unanswered questions linger on the 'Tebow bill.' Fare evasion a quandary for VRE (3/17/2012)
• VRE still struggling with how to handle ticket evasion and punishment Store's an attraction for buyers and sellers (3/16/2012)
• Cleaning out her closet inspired a local entrepreneur and Realtor to open a resale clothing boutique in downtown Fredericksburg Few people show up for VRE fare-hike hearing (3/14/2012)
• VRE fare rate increase will add 15 cents to 35 cents to ticket prices. Development back on agenda (3/8/2012)
• Rezoning for proposed Clift Farm Quarter development continued until May 1 meeting. VRE sets hearings on fares (3/6/2012)
• Public hearings set for proposed VRE fare rate hike. Expansion work to start at VRE's Leeland lot in Stafford (3/1/2012)
• Expansion work to start at VRE's Leeland lot in Stafford Developer has proposal for land near Eskimo Hill (2/29/2012)
• D.R. Horton seeks rezoning for Stafford development Public will get chance to weigh in on VRE fare increase (2/20/2012)
• Drivers question long waits at stop lights along U.S. 1 in city. Spotsylvania VRE station facing speed bump (2/18/2012)
• Concerns raised about Spotsylvania VRE third rail, a necessary part of the planned station. CSX might take over construction and wants upgrades to tie in the third rail to a future high-speed rail system. Spotsy budget rising despite lower home values (2/15/2012)
• The Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors gets its first look at the county's proposed 2012-13 budget. Head of VRE to retire (2/2/2012)
• VRE chief executive officer will retire at the end of June. VRE buying eight rail cars (1/21/2012)
• VRE board approves buying eight new rail cars. VRE experiences record year in 2011 (1/20/2012)
• VRE closes 2011 on a high note. Fuel tax filled up wrong coffers (1/15/2012)
• Gas tax money sent to the wrong local governments. Road work, bus driver's trial slated to begin in near future (1/2/2012)
• Roundup on 2012's transportation issues, and a Spotsylvania parking question CITY ROAD CLOSURES (12/28/2011)
• Your need-to-know guide for attending Fredericksburg's First Night celebration VRE board recommends fare increase (12/17/2011)
• VRE proposed budget would increase fares by 3 percent Correction (12/13/2011)
• Correction Why the attack on the poor commuters? (12/13/2011)
• Ed Olivares' op-ed column on commuters who use the city parking deck Correction on VRE gas tax story. It said Skinner didn't run for re-election; it's Gary Jackson who didn't run. (12/12/2011)
• Correction on VRE gas tax story. It said Skinner didn't run for re-election; it's Gary Jackson who didn't run. Spotsy reaping gas tax benefits (12/11/2011)
• Gas prices in Spotsylvania have not spiked as a result of VRE fuels tax. VRE sets on-time record (12/6/2011)
• VRE sets on-time record Riders give VRE mixed reviews (12/5/2011)
• VRE survey says: 'A pretty good grade'; results similar to service when Amtrak ran the trains; officials think next survey will be better Some tips for staying off the naughty list at parade (12/3/2011)
• Some do's and don'ts for parade-watching. Santa Train tickets sell out fast. (11/30/2011)
• Santa Train tickets sell out fast. Hey, city, stop subsidizing commuter parking! (11/29/2011)
• The Truth about Downtown VRE Parking, by Van Perroy Hey, city, stop subsidizing commuter parking! (11/28/2011)
• The Truth about Downtown VRE Parking, by Van Peroy Region's top road projects laid out (11/22/2011)
• FAMPO lists five area projects as priorities for the six-year transportation plan City ponders parking-fee increase (11/19/2011)
• In VRE commuter crackdown, city may double parking-deck fare. Fredericksburg also working with Spotsylvania to create a temporary satellite parking area at Four-Mile Fork or the old GMC plant on Route 2 October a busy time for commuter trains (11/15/2011)
• VRE sets another ridership mark in October. Wedding facility owners add lodging to package (11/5/2011)
• Fredericksburg Square adding hotel rooms and Connors (11/3/2011)
• Endorsement: Hap Connors for Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors VRE lot apparently staying open for time being (11/1/2011)
• VRE says lot will stay open More parking sought for VRE (10/30/2011)
• Small VRE lot closing in Fredericksburg. Principled leadership has earned our trust (10/17/2011)
• State Senator Edd Houck-His Seniority and Leadership Mean Better Roads, Quality Education and Affordable Healthcare
|
