In the News
Fighting for Dulles Metrorail
Sep 17 2009
The U.S. Senate adopted the FY2010 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act this afternoon, which included $85 million in federal funds as part of the federal government’s multi-year, $900 million commitment for the Dulles Rail Extension.
Statement on Metro crash
Jun 23 2009
Senator Warner released the following statement today following Monday’s fatal crash of two Washington Metrorail trains. Senator Warner serves on the Commerce Committee, which has oversight authority over the National Transportation Safety Board.
Upgrades to Metro
Jun 12 2009
Senator Warner announced today that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide a $17.7 million grant from the economic stimulus package for upgrades to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
New equipment for Roanoke Airport
May 08 2009
The Department of Homeland Security announced today that Roanoke Regional Airport will receive two new pieces of security equipment worth $772,125, purchased through funds provided to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by the economic recovery package.
Fast-tracking Dulles Rail funding
May 07 2009
The Department of Transportation announced today that it will release $77.3 million through the economic recovery package for the Dulles Corridor Metrorail extension project.
Statement: DOT Approves Dulles Rail Extension
Jan 07 2009
The Department of Transportation today approved Virginia's plans to extend Metrorail to Dulles International Airport, providing federal funding for the project.
