0:13News StoryThe Long Bridge rail crossing over the Potomac River. (Washington D.C. Department of Transportation/ Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation)Xby Wyatt Gordon, September 14, 2020by Wyatt Gordon, September 14, 2020With the state budget in tatters and commuter levels at record lows, now might hardly seem the right moment for Virginia to embark upon a $1.9 billion rail project. However, the recent conclusion of the ’s environmental impact study has cleared the way for the commonwealth to do just that.The plan to add a second set of tracks to the 116 year-old rail...…0:13News StoryThe Long Bridge rail crossing over the Potomac River. (Washington D.C. Department of Transportation/ Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation)Xby Wyatt Gordon, September 14, 2020by Wyatt Gordon, September 14, 2020With the state budget in tatters and commuter levels at record lows, now might hardly seem the right moment for Virginia to embark upon a $1.9 billion rail project. However, the recent conclusion of the ’s environmental impact study has cleared the way for the commonwealth to do just that.The plan to add a second set of tracks to the 116 year-old rail...WW…

16:42News StoryElevated train tracks in Downtown Richmond. (AiRVA Photography)Today we published the Capital Region Rail Vision, which charts a courseto transform the regional rail network into a globally competitive asset that enables a more inclusive and equitable . Check out the report and fact sheet to learn more!— Greater Washington Partnership (@GW_Partnership)package by President Joe Biden’s administration.Save gas, vehicle wear and stress when you take the train. By riding our customers can reduce up to 83% of their travel emissions compared to driving and up to 73% compared to...…16:42News StoryElevated train tracks in Downtown Richmond. (AiRVA Photography)Today we published the Capital Region Rail Vision, which charts a courseto transform the regional rail network into a globally competitive asset that enables a more inclusive and equitable . Check out the report and fact sheet to learn more!— Greater Washington Partnership (@GW_Partnership)package by President Joe Biden’s administration.Save gas, vehicle wear and stress when you take the train. By riding our customers can reduce up to 83% of their travel emissions compared to driving and up to 73% compared to...WW…

0:01News StoryPassengers board a Hampton Roads Transit bus in Norfolk. (Vlad Gavrilovic / Norfolk Transit Department)We're excited about the Draft New Network for and that redesigns the city's bus network. With this network, the average person could reach 10,000 more jobs in 45 minutes. Learn more and take the survey:— Scudder Wagg (@scudderwagg),CORRECTION: This post has been updated to correct the name of the firm conducting Norfolk’s bus route redesign. It is Jarrett Walker and Associates. Xby Wyatt Gordon, January 5, 2021by Wyatt Gordon, January 5, 2021After Virginia’s capital city...…0:01News StoryPassengers board a Hampton Roads Transit bus in Norfolk. (Vlad Gavrilovic / Norfolk Transit Department)We're excited about the Draft New Network for and that redesigns the city's bus network. With this network, the average person could reach 10,000 more jobs in 45 minutes. Learn more and take the survey:— Scudder Wagg (@scudderwagg),CORRECTION: This post has been updated to correct the name of the firm conducting Norfolk’s bus route redesign. It is Jarrett Walker and Associates. Xby Wyatt Gordon, January 5, 2021by Wyatt Gordon, January 5, 2021After Virginia’s capital city...WW…

0:02News StoryA crosswalk on Leigh Street near the MCV campus in Downtown Richmond. (Wyatt Gordon/ For the Virginia Mercury)⁦⁩ and I believe it’s time to eliminate jaywalking laws now! There’s far more harm than good.— Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD (@ctbrown1911)Xby Wyatt Gordon, December 21, 2020by Wyatt Gordon, December 21, 2020Though it didn’t garner as much attention as other police reform measures during the special legislative session that ended this fall, a provision to decriminalize jaywalking in a from , D-Arlington, means that come March 1, police will no longer be able to stop folks...…0:02News StoryA crosswalk on Leigh Street near the MCV campus in Downtown Richmond. (Wyatt Gordon/ For the Virginia Mercury)⁦⁩ and I believe it’s time to eliminate jaywalking laws now! There’s far more harm than good.— Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD (@ctbrown1911)Xby Wyatt Gordon, December 21, 2020by Wyatt Gordon, December 21, 2020Though it didn’t garner as much attention as other police reform measures during the special legislative session that ended this fall, a provision to decriminalize jaywalking in a from , D-Arlington, means that come March 1, police will no longer be able to stop folks...WW…

1:31News Story(Virginia Department of Transportation)Local officials, however, see the project as a way to address traffic and safety issues, spur some economic growth and stave off population loss.“If we want to correct the negative trend, then we have to do something different to improve that,” said Dale Wagoner, deputy county administrator for Henry County. study on improvements to the southern portion of the corridor have left local critics and environmentalists alike suspicious.VDOT says “numerous, uncontrolled access configurations along Route 220, combined with high through...…1:31News Story(Virginia Department of Transportation)Local officials, however, see the project as a way to address traffic and safety issues, spur some economic growth and stave off population loss.“If we want to correct the negative trend, then we have to do something different to improve that,” said Dale Wagoner, deputy county administrator for Henry County. study on improvements to the southern portion of the corridor have left local critics and environmentalists alike suspicious.VDOT says “numerous, uncontrolled access configurations along Route 220, combined with high through...WW…

0:03News StoryA pedestrian crosses Broad Street in Richmond. (Ned Oliver/ Virginia Mercury)Young 16 year old Aajah has her life ended due to being struck by a car on the Southside. We have some of the unsafest streets in the City.— Dr Michael Jones (@thedrmikejones) CORRECTION: Mark Cole works for the Virginia Department of Transportation. This story has been update to reflect that correction. Xby Wyatt Gordon, October 27, 2020by Wyatt Gordon, October 27, 2020On Thursday evening, friends and family were at the intersection of Jahnke and German School roads on Richmond’s Southside...…0:03News StoryA pedestrian crosses Broad Street in Richmond. (Ned Oliver/ Virginia Mercury)Young 16 year old Aajah has her life ended due to being struck by a car on the Southside. We have some of the unsafest streets in the City.— Dr Michael Jones (@thedrmikejones) CORRECTION: Mark Cole works for the Virginia Department of Transportation. This story has been update to reflect that correction. Xby Wyatt Gordon, October 27, 2020by Wyatt Gordon, October 27, 2020On Thursday evening, friends and family were at the intersection of Jahnke and German School roads on Richmond’s Southside...WW…

    The Mercury wants to know how much Virginians have been spending on COVID-19 medical bills. If you or a family member has received a bill for testing, treatment or any other related costs during the pandemic, you can share them with us here, along with a summary of the services you received and your contact information. You can also reach out to Mercury reporter Kate Masters directly by email at .XRepublishing Guidelines ▪ You must give Virginia Mercury credit, including https://www.virginiamercury.com/ and author.▪ If you publish online, include the links from the...…    The Mercury wants to know how much Virginians have been spending on COVID-19 medical bills. If you or a family member has received a bill for testing, treatment or any other related costs during the pandemic, you can share them with us here, along with a summary of the services you received and your contact information. You can also reach out to Mercury reporter Kate Masters directly by email at .XRepublishing Guidelines ▪ You must give Virginia Mercury credit, including https://www.virginiamercury.com/ and author.▪ If you publish online, include the links from the...WW…

Eliminating bus fare would protect the health of riders and operators, lower Honolulu's sky-high cost of living and promote a greener future.TheBus may be the only public transit system in the United States to be by the American Public Transportation Association as the nation’s “Best Transit System,” but one thing could still be done to revolutionize transit on Oahu: Make TheBus free.What was once considered a crazy idea has moved into the mainstream over the last couple years as places from to the have all gone fare free, so why not Honolulu too?Introducing zero fare transit would actually...…Eliminating bus fare would protect the health of riders and operators, lower Honolulu's sky-high cost of living and promote a greener future.TheBus may be the only public transit system in the United States to be by the American Public Transportation Association as the nation’s “Best Transit System,” but one thing could still be done to revolutionize transit on Oahu: Make TheBus free.What was once considered a crazy idea has moved into the mainstream over the last couple years as places from to the have all gone fare free, so why not Honolulu too?Introducing zero fare transit would actually...WW…

Highway expansion is often pitched as necessary to combat congestion for a growing population. For opponents, that makes the Virginia Department of Transportation’s planned — a $745 million, 7.4-mile highway expansion in a shrinking corner of the state — all the more perplexing.“This project goes against everything this administration, the Commonwealth Transportation Board and VDOT say they’re doing,” said Trip Pollard, a senior attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center. “This is very much an old school VDOT approach: barrel ahead with a project that’s not needed, extremely...…Highway expansion is often pitched as necessary to combat congestion for a growing population. For opponents, that makes the Virginia Department of Transportation’s planned — a $745 million, 7.4-mile highway expansion in a shrinking corner of the state — all the more perplexing.“This project goes against everything this administration, the Commonwealth Transportation Board and VDOT say they’re doing,” said Trip Pollard, a senior attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center. “This is very much an old school VDOT approach: barrel ahead with a project that’s not needed, extremely...WW…