Transportation Solutions
Loudoun County is consistently bringing new jobs and increasing it’s population each year. This increase in employment opportunities and residents presents a serious issue in our infrastructure. We need to work towards creating viable options to decrease traffic congestion in Loudoun County and it’s major roadways.
The Challenges to Loudoun’s Transportation Grid
- Infastructure investment has not kept pace with economic and population growth.
- Many roads are years behind in scheduled improvements and expansion.
The Solution: Invest in Transportation to Support Economic Growth and Improve Quality of Life
- Loudoun’s economy depends on workforce, customers, and suppliers. We must fix the constant gridlock on Routes 15, 9 and 50, and create new connections to Maryland and Prince William.
- Loudoun’s investment in Metro’s Silver Line must be supported with improved roadway access to our new train stations. The same is true for Loudoun’s other top employment centers.
- Dulles Airport is Loudoun’s top economic asset and we must focus investment to improve traffic on Route 28, Route 50, and Route 606 around the airport.
- Loudoun needs policies that encourage transit-oriented development and mixed-use projects that locate housing near jobs, to reduce reliance on cars to commute to work.
- The Chamber supports local transit to serve the major businesses and job centers in Loudoun.
- We need transportation choices that connect people to their communities, employment centers, educational institutions, activity centers, and other amenities.
- Integration with neighboring jurisdictions to improve regional connectivity and to attract residents and businesses to Loudoun County must be a top priority
- Loudoun needs a transportation network supportive of the County’s vision to support economic development, create vibrant, safe communities and public spaces and protect natural resources. The Benefits of Solid Transportation Options in Loudoun
- A better transportation network in Loudoun County will improve the quality of life by reducing the time Loudoun residents spend in traffic.
- Fewer hours spent driving means less pollution and fewer fuel costs for businesses and residents.
- Reduced traffic will help businesses reach customers more quickly, improving service and creating new business opportunities.
- Less congestion makes Loudoun employers more attractive to high-quality employees from around the region and beyond.