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Prince George supervisors back resolution to study South Central Transportation Authority; Ellington says measure would tap fuel share and proposed 0.7¢ sales税
Summary
The board voted to support regional legislation forming a South Central Transportation Authority; Crater PDC’s executive director said the authority would plan and fund regional transportation projects using a regional share of fuel/diesel tax and a proposed 0.7¢ sales tax (presenter said this would move the local rate from 5.3 to 6¢). Board asked
The Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 28 to approve a letter and resolution supporting formation of a South Central Transportation Authority for the central corridor, a regional governance body that would plan, prioritize and fund transportation projects, Crater Planning District Commission staff said.
Jay Ellington, executive director with the Crater Planning District Commission, told the board the model mirrors other Virginia regional transportation authorities (Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Richmond-area examples) and would provide predictable regional funding to move ready projects forward. Ellington described two principal revenue sources…
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