There’s considerable neighborhood concern about the expansion of a train tunnel through the Virginia Avenue Tunnel through transportation company CSX. The community requested and Mayor Gray agreed to a public meeting on Thursday, January 16th at 6:30pm. The meeting will take place at 200 I Street SE (Department of General Services building) Ground Floor Multipurpose Room. You will need to have a photo ID to enter the building.
Concerns residents hope to address include the following: hazardous material transport and risk of derailment similar, the presence of 8,000 sq ft of asbestos, more than five-fold increase in permanent structural vibration to area buildings, potential for stalled neighborhood development during projected 4-6 year construction time frame, disruptive traffic congestion and closure of area streets and highway ramps and the possible impact to children’s health. Click here for more information about these concerns.
The District government is a key player in determining whether this project proceeds, and if so, under what conditions. The final agency decision is imminent, and this may be the community’s last opportunity to voice their opinions.
Thanks for spreading the word! This meeting is critical to the safety of Capitol Hill residents and the future development of our community. The negative impacts from the this project are devasting!