by Jeff Smith
OPINION: GGWash.org
A snowball's chance?
A snowball's chance?
Is it time to bring back the W&OD as commuter rail?
Northern Virginia has grown rapidly in the last 50 years, and unlike many other regions that have seen substantial growth such as Charlotte or Atlanta, it has built a strong public transportation system. This system has functioned well for those living in the eastern part of the region, and has recently expanded westward. But, there’s still room for improvement. Leesburg—Loudoun County’s most densely populated city and the county seat—has remained disconnected from the network. As WMATA and other regional transportation agencies look at ambitious expansion plans, it is time to look for affordable options that connect densely-populated areas at a low cost.
To remedy western Loudoun’s disconnection from transit, and provide a faster, “express” commuter rail option for people across the region, I propose rebuilding the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) as a commuter railroad connecting either Leesburg or Purcellville to the East Falls Church Metro station, where riders could continue towards the region’s core.
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Next stop, Willoughby
~el Jefe :: RAILROAD.NET Site Administrator/Co-Owner; Carman at Naugatuck Railroad
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~el Jefe :: RAILROAD.NET Site Administrator/Co-Owner; Carman at Naugatuck Railroad
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