art in the park

Warner proposals on transit safety, development incorporated into Senate bill

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle in passing legislation out of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs to make improvements to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s public transportation programs. The legislation included new safety standards championed by Sen. Warner in the wake of a fatal [...]

Posted February 3, 2012  

The road less traveled

Story by Theresa Curry AGratefulSeason.com Alhough it’s often mentioned as a possible solution to our energy problems, rail travel is never quite taken seriously. There are too few trains and too many people needing to go places that trains don’t go. it’s possible, though, that an improved train system might solve individual struggles with travel [...]

Posted May 16, 2008