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Unpacking the Capital Region Rail Vision

 

Join the Unpacking the Capital Region Rail Vision session to learn more about the planning and assumptions that underpin the Capital Region Rail Vision – the recently released plan to unlock the extensive regional rail network to spur economic competitiveness and collaboration, build the nation’s most inclusive economy, and increase access to affordable housing for millions of residents – and hear how we can work collaboratively to bring it to fruition.

Featured Speakers:

  • Holly Arnold – Deputy Administrator and Chief Planning, Programming, and Engineering Officer, MDOT MTA
  • Monica Backmon – Executive Director, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
  • Drew Galloway – Vice President of Transit and Rail Planning Director, WSP
  • Willow Latham – Senior Associate, EY Infrastructure Advisors
  • Drew Morrison – Project Planner, VHB
  • Hannah Olin – Design Manager, Gensler
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Event Date April, 21

Event Time 4:00am - 5:00am

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