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County officials and residents push back on Virginia’s Southside Express Lanes; urge transit and bus alternatives
Summary
Prince George's County leaders, residents and advocacy groups told MDOT officials they oppose Virginia’s proposed Southside Express Lanes and urged near‑term bus/HOV pilots, commuter incentives, and transit‑oriented development in lieu of highway widening.
Dozens of county leaders and residents urged Maryland Department of Transportation officials on Monday to oppose Virginia's proposed Southside Express Lanes and to prioritize transit and demand‑management alternatives.
"VDOT's plan to address congestion was harmful and would not have solved congestion," said Barbara Soffel, chair of Citizens Against Beltway Expansion, thanking MDOT and county officials for opposing the proposal and asking that Maryland develop alternatives such as pilot bus and HOV lanes, expanded commuter incentives and…
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