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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED February 12,2008
ADOPTED February 12,2008
A RESOLUTION: EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE METRO RAIL EXTENSION IN
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-31
WHEREAS, the extension of rail to Reston and eventually to Dulles Airport has been
planned for many years; and
WHEREAS, the Dulles Toll Road is now overwhelmed with traffic, with 91,000 vehicles
per day using the Toll Road; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration's plan for Dulles International Airport
recommended a transit line along the access road in 1964 and MW AA has had the Metrorail
expansion on its master plan for over 21 years; and
WHEREAS, the extension of Metrorail to Reston and eventually to Dulles Airport is
important to the economic viability of the businesses along this route and is important to the
quality of life of the Town of Leesburg residents who commute along the Dulles Toll Road
everyday.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
hereby urges the Federal Transit Administration to reconsider its position and to fully fund its
share for the Metrorail extension to Reston.
PASSED this 12th day of February 2008.
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sten C. U sta~d, Mayor
Town of Leesburg