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The proposed I-66 Transformation requires a lot of land taking from private owners.  In the United States, the taking of private land by the government (or on behalf of government) is called eminent domain.  Fortunately, the Fifth Amendment of the … Continue reading →

Our friends at Greater Greater Washington built this flowchart in 2012 to help us understand VDOT’s decision making process.  Does it look accurate? Read the complete article here.

While the recent attention from VDOT has focused on I-66 Transformation outside of the I-495 Beltway, VDOT has big plans for I-66 inside the beltway too.  But the contrast in VDOT’s approach is stunning, and revealing.

Do you live in Delegate Mark Keam’s District?  (District # 35, with the light blue color in the map below).  Delegate Mark Keam is requesting YOUR input to share with the Governor in mid April.  You can send your comments … Continue reading →

There is a community meeting scheduled with VDOT and Fallswood on Thursday, March 26 at George Marshall High School Lecture Hall. This meeting will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The public may attend. George Marshall HS is on … Continue reading →

On Wednesday March 25, 7:00pm at Oakton High School, the Providence District Council is hosting a public meeting with VDOT on I-66 transformation.  One of the co-sponsors of this public meeting is the Friends of Accotink Creek.  The Friends have … Continue reading →

Nearly 300 people attended Dunn Loring Village’s neighborhood meeting at Kilmer Middle School on I-66 Transformation last Saturday, March 21.  Residents gathered to learn about the project from VDOT and ask questions. Many expressed deep concern over the home takings, … Continue reading →

It was great to see over 280 neighbors turn out to ask questions and get answers from VDOT and elected officials today about I-66 widening through our neighborhoods.  In addition to so many concerned residents, Delegate Marcus Simon, Delegate Mark … Continue reading →

Virginia Delegate Mark Keam was quoted in the Vienna Patch, raising concerns about VDOT’s I-66 widening project due to the severe negative effects on local communities. The so-called “Tier 2” proposal includes widening the lanes so much that the construction … Continue reading →

Robert Thomson at the Washington Post has an interesting article and Q&A about VDOT’s planned tolls on I-66.  While the value by these tolls offered to the region is still very unclear, what is clear is that VDOT has a … Continue reading →