摘要: |
The purpose of this Commission is to examine the future of rail transportation in the Commonwealth, including the consideration of a rail authority. The Commission is also charged to provide leadership on freight and passenger rail issues, policies and needs, and to examine options for leveraging private and public funding for rail service and infrastructure across the Commonwealth. The Executive Order further directs the Commission to review the Virginia State Rail Plan, factoring the results of the Plan into its recommendations for enhancing rail service and infrastructure in the Commonwealth, review Senate Bill 413 (2004), make recommendations regarding the structure, authority and funding of a rail transportation development authority, including innovative financing options, and make such other recommendations to the Governor as may be appropriate. |