When the Virginia state legislature convenes in January, supporters of the Silver Line rail project will be looking to lawmakers in Richmond to help fund the $6 billion endeavor.
The Republican-majority in the House of Delegates and the administration of Gov. Bob McDonnell have been criticized for approving only $150 million for the second phase of the Silver Line's construction.
While the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is cautiously optimistic a federal loan will come through by the end of this year, it may not be enough to significantly reduce projected toll rate increases on the Dulles Toll Road, which are currently set to finance 75 percent of Phase 2's nearly $3 billion cost. So eyes are focusing on Virginia's legislature. . . .For the rest of this article, click here.
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