Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, June 2, 1995 TAG: 9506020069
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: GREG EDWARDS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
The hearing, which will begin at 9 a.m. at the Salem District office, is being held to receive comment on funding for interstate, primary and urban roads for the Bristol, Salem, Lynchburg and Staunton transportation districts.
The Commonwealth Transportation Board also will take comments on public transit, rail, bicycle and pedestrian needs, as well as the state's transportation enhancement and safety programs.
People who require special assistance to attend and participate in the meeting should contact the Salem District office at (703)387-5320 or (800)376-ROAD.
Written comments may be submitted to the board no later than June 22 and should be addressed to Robert O. Cassada, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1401 E. Broad St., Richmond 23219.
Comments also may be submitted over the Internet. The department's e-mail address is vadotinfoaol.com.
Secondary road projects will not be considered at this hearing. They are considered in separate hearings held by local governments throughout the state.
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