Frankly, it looks like more of the same.
Charlottesville Tomorrow reports on the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s long range plan. While I’m cherry-picking quotes, I’d love to hear a counter-opinion.
But members of the group’s Policy Board seemed more concerned Wednesday with finding ways to fund projects that have been in the planning stage for decades.
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However, Snow was told none of those projects is even close to construction because all are in the conceptual stage.
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We’ve got a number of projects in the design phase.
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However, its construction will depend on right-of-way being donated by property owners.
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“Both Charlottesville and Albemarle will be updating their comprehensive plans at the same time,” Williams said. The grant will pay for additional planning staff to coordinate efforts.
Thank God. More planning. Because a lack of planning is what’s gotten us nothing, right?
Here’s to the future of transportation in Charlottesville-Albemarle.
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