The Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes that funding for current roads, rail, water and sewer needs remains inadequate. The Chamber supports long-term solutions, with a dedicated revenue stream.  The LRCC encourages state as well as federal leadership initiatives on air and passenger rail service to maintain increase current levels of service and retain our quality of life.

Sep 3, 2010 $40M deal to buy old rail line may come with light-rail strings (The Virginian-Pilot) It could also make the debate about whether the city should hold another light-rail referendum moot. The City Council has not taken an official stance on light rail.    more...  

Aug 30, 2010 Art study upgrades cost of Roanoke's Poff Federal Building project (The Roanoke Times) ...mixed-use building like the Poff Building would cost more than twice the $51 million needed to renovate it, according to Gilliam of the GSA. The government says the improvements will extend the building's lifetime 20 years. Now that three members of Congress have written GSA with qualms about...    more...  

Aug 30, 2010 Norfolk envisions one hub to link seven modes of transport (The Virginian-Pilot) Harbor Park, the Norfolk Tides baseball stadium, is there now.    more...  

Aug 29, 2010 The Roanoke Times, Va., Dan Casey column (The Roanoke Times) But the real estate bubble deflated a few years ago. Expanding the tax base results in increased revenue without tax-rate increases. South Peak will expand the tax base by an estimated $140 million. Roanoke granted $9 million in tax breaks over 15 years to the Ivy Market development on Franklin...    more...  

Aug 27, 2010 Martinsville Speedway is on fast track for upgrades (The Roanoke Times) ISC spokesman Lenny Santiago. Construction at the track will begin immediately after the Oct. 24 Sprint Cup race and will be managed by Frith Construction Co. of Martinsville. Phase 1 of the project includes the construction of restroom facilities, concession stands and the widening of the...    more...  

Aug 27, 2010 HRT festival aims to keep kids on the safe track (The Virginian-Pilot) To help prepare for the changes, Hampton Roads Transit this weekend will launch a light rail safety outreach program.    more...