Politics & Government
County Extends Transportation Funding Survey
How do you think a a $3 billion transportation shortfall should be funded?
Fairfax County residents will have a few extra days to let know officials know how they think a $3 billion transportation shortfall should be fixed.
The county’s online survey was originally scheduled to close at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 12. It will now close at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.
County officials need the public’s opinion on how to address a massive lack of transportation dollars in the future – about $300,000 a year for the next 10 years. The federal and Virginia governments currently don’t have money to help the situation.
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Officials have outlined 20 potential options to increase revenues for transportation infrastructure, including a 1 percent sales tax on services and a .5 percent income tax.
The county is also in the process of hosting a series of meetings for the public. Click here to find the outreach meeting closest to you.
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