Webb And Warner Want BRAC Transportation Study

(Washington, DC) -- Virginia Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner have introduced an appropriations measure that directs a transportation study of improvements needed to accommodate growth and traffic associated with the BRAC program. The amendment aims to address the lack of adequate funding and time for BRAC-affected communities to undergo needed transportation projects. The amendment would make 450-thousand-dollars available to the Secretary of Defense to arrange a study through the Transportation Research Board. Webb says many communities are facing dramatic and sudden population growth, and that comes with traffic congestion and quality of life challenges. He says while Virginia is fortunate to benefit economically from BRAC, it also places a burden on surrounding communities. He says the government has a responsibility to find ways to address their urgent transportation and infrastructure needs.