Comments for Reston Citizen http://www.restoncitizen.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:03:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Federal Government Indecisive on Silver Line Funding by Make It Better » Blog Archive » Dulles Rail Undergoes Serious Setbacks http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-45 Make It Better » Blog Archive » Dulles Rail Undergoes Serious Setbacks Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:07:02 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-45 [...] Washington Post, Washington Times, DC Examiner and other sources have reported on the controversy surrounding the funding and approval of the Dulles [...] […] Washington Post, Washington Times, DC Examiner and other sources have reported on the controversy surrounding the funding and approval of the Dulles […]

]]> Comment on Federal Government Indecisive on Silver Line Funding by admin http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-44 admin Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:28:29 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-44 This isn't about risk. If President Eisenhower had been afraid of risk when he approved America's great highway system we'd probably still be stuck with a slower road system. This is now the 21st Century and Americans have realized that highways are not the solution to every transit problem. Risks need to be taken for America to continue to be a leader in national infrastructure. This isn’t about risk. If President Eisenhower had been afraid of risk when he approved America’s great highway system we’d probably still be stuck with a slower road system. This is now the 21st Century and Americans have realized that highways are not the solution to every transit problem. Risks need to be taken for America to continue to be a leader in national infrastructure.

]]> Comment on Federal Government Indecisive on Silver Line Funding by Terry http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-43 Terry Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:10:55 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-43 You really need to read this blistering letter from the FTA to Gov. Kaine to understand how badly mismanaged this project was by Virginia, regional, and county officials. Here is the key quote: According to Simpson's letter, "The sheer number and magnitude of the current project's technical, financial and institutional risks and uncertainties are unprecedented for a candidate New Starts project." Here is the letter link: http://www.nbc4.com/download/2008/0124/15130528.pdf It's a pathetic commentary on the effectiveness of our leaders. You really need to read this blistering letter from the FTA to Gov. Kaine to understand how badly mismanaged this project was by Virginia, regional, and county officials. Here is the key quote:

According to Simpson’s letter, “The sheer number and magnitude of the current project’s technical, financial and institutional risks and uncertainties are unprecedented for a candidate New Starts project.”

Here is the letter link: http://www.nbc4.com/download/2008/0124/15130528.pdf

It’s a pathetic commentary on the effectiveness of our leaders.

]]> Comment on Sprint Considering Leaving Reston by Sprint Confirms Layoffs, Silent on HQ Relocation at The Reston Citizen http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/15/sprint-considering-leaving-reston/#comment-40 Sprint Confirms Layoffs, Silent on HQ Relocation at The Reston Citizen Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:05:34 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/15/sprint-considering-leaving-reston/#comment-40 [...] has confirmed it plans to layoff about 4000 people, as The Reston Citizen reported last week. The Wall Street Journal, who originally ran the story also claimed the Reston corporate [...] […] has confirmed it plans to layoff about 4000 people, as The Reston Citizen reported last week. The Wall Street Journal, who originally ran the story also claimed the Reston corporate […]

]]> Comment on Federal Government Indecisive on Silver Line Funding by admin http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-42 admin Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:15:30 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-42 But the money the FTA was asked of stayed the same. Besides phases one and two of the Silver Line is $5 billion. The governent doesn't mind wasting money in Iraq so what's the deal on spending $900 million on internal improvements? But the money the FTA was asked of stayed the same. Besides phases one and two of the Silver Line is $5 billion. The governent doesn’t mind wasting money in Iraq so what’s the deal on spending $900 million on internal improvements?

]]> Comment on Federal Government Indecisive on Silver Line Funding by Terry http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-41 Terry Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:10:44 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2008/01/17/federal-government-indecsive-on-silver-line-funding/#comment-41 This article is misleading. The total funding in question is $2.7 Billion, not $5 billion as stated here, of which the FTA is currently planned to pay 1/3 or $900 million. When this proposal was first put to FTA, the total cost was expected to be $1.8 Billion. The cost increased by 50% because of last minute changes detouring the line through Tysons Corner. The key reason the proposal is in question is the FTA's own evaluation of the project as NOT cost-effective. The existing 50% increase and the prospect of many more "Big Dig"-like escalations are good reasons for being deeply concerned. This article is misleading.

The total funding in question is $2.7 Billion, not $5 billion as stated here, of which the FTA is currently planned to pay 1/3 or $900 million.

When this proposal was first put to FTA, the total cost was expected to be $1.8 Billion. The cost increased by 50% because of last minute changes detouring the line through Tysons Corner.

The key reason the proposal is in question is the FTA’s own evaluation of the project as NOT cost-effective. The existing 50% increase and the prospect of many more “Big Dig”-like escalations are good reasons for being deeply concerned.

]]> Comment on PRA Leaves Reston for North Carolina by Sprint Considering Leaving Reston at The Fairfax Citizen http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/09/26/pra-international-moves-to-north-carolina/#comment-28 Sprint Considering Leaving Reston at The Fairfax Citizen Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:23:03 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/09/26/pra-international-moves-to-north-carolina/#comment-28 [...] This follows a string of business relocations from the Dulles Technology Corridor in 2007 including PRA leaving for North Carolina, and AOL moving to New York. The tip comes from an anonymous source. As usual a Sprint spokesman [...] […] This follows a string of business relocations from the Dulles Technology Corridor in 2007 including PRA leaving for North Carolina, and AOL moving to New York. The tip comes from an anonymous source. As usual a Sprint spokesman […]

]]> Comment on PRA Leaves Reston for North Carolina by Sprint Considering Leaving Reston at The Reston Citizen http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/09/26/pra-international-moves-to-north-carolina/#comment-27 Sprint Considering Leaving Reston at The Reston Citizen Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:36:27 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/09/26/pra-international-moves-to-north-carolina/#comment-27 [...] This follows a string of business relocations from the Dulles Technology Corridor in 2007 including PRA leaving for North Carolina, and AOL moving to New [...] […] This follows a string of business relocations from the Dulles Technology Corridor in 2007 including PRA leaving for North Carolina, and AOL moving to New […]

]]> Comment on A January Start to Rail Construction, Maybe? by Make It Better » Blog Archive » Links Around Town http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/12/25/a-january-start-to-rail-construction-maybe/#comment-39 Make It Better » Blog Archive » Links Around Town Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:36:01 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/12/25/a-january-start-to-rail-construction-maybe/#comment-39 [...] to be improved. The construction to make it better begins with the Tysons area, as road work is set to start this week. First gas lines are going to be re-routed, and eventually the service roads along Rt. 7 [...] […] to be improved. The construction to make it better begins with the Tysons area, as road work is set to start this week. First gas lines are going to be re-routed, and eventually the service roads along Rt. 7 […]

]]> Comment on Residents Send 1500 Postcards To Bloom by Keith Lubeley http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/12/12/residents-send-1500-postcards-to-bloom/#comment-37 Keith Lubeley Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:31:11 +0000 http://www.restoncitizen.com/2007/12/12/residents-send-1500-postcards-to-bloom/#comment-37 I would not be surprised if this site is redeveloped entirely. It doesn't necessarily need to be torn down. However, its entry on North Shore rather than on the more heavily-travelled Whiele means less visibility to potential customers. I would not be surprised if this site is redeveloped entirely. It doesn’t necessarily need to be torn down. However, its entry on North Shore rather than on the more heavily-travelled Whiele means less visibility to potential customers.

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