The Mechanics of Transportation
How can I get drivers to slow down in my neighborhood? What’s Vision Zero all about? Why does it take so long to get a sidewalk/bike lane or a reduced speed limit approved? Welcome to the Mechanics of Transportation – a podcast that will answer these questions as well as introduce you to people who you may want to share a bike ride, bus ride or walk with.
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The Mechanics of Transportation
EP 4: Following the Money
Every wonder who pays for transportation infrastructure? Sure, we know the long view is that it comes from our taxes. But how does the money get distributed to localities? Is it through the federal or state governments? Of course it’s both depending on what grant money your region applies for and gets.
But in Central Virginia, there’s a regional, state-approved group called the Central Virginia Transportation Agency who divides out funds for transportation projects big and small.
Chet Parsons heads the CVTA and we talk about how it all works, plus we dive into a few big projects that are in the works, including the Fall Line Trail.
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