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 Route 7 Businesses Suffer Shops see fewer, mostly disgruntled customers.
Julia O'Donoghue, Vienna Connection - December 18, 2008
TysonsTunnel.org to hold public rally
Tierney Plumb, Washington Business Journal - December 18, 2008
Tysons Tunnel "Dig In"
Lowell, Raising Kaine - December 17, 2008
Tunnel Hope Revived: Advocates of underground Metrorail route look to new administration for solutions
Mirza Kurspahic, Reston Connection - November 19, 2008
Still time to get rail right in Tysons
Scott Monett (Op-ed), Fairfax County Times - November 19, 2008
WAMU RADIO: Tysons Corner Metro Tunnel Advocates Still Hold Out Hope
Jonathan Wilson reports, WAMU Radio - November 13, 2008
House transportation head resurrects tunnel
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax County Times - July 9, 2008
Transit Problem Unsolved
Julia O'Donoghue, Great Falls Connection - July 8, 2008
Tunnel supporters continue fight to take Metro under Tysons Corner
Tierney Plumb, Washington Business Journal - May 20, 2008
Tysons Tunnel Supporters Raise Money to Continue Fight
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - May 20, 2008
TysonsTunnel Meeting
Lowell, RaisingKaine.com - May 19, 2008
Kaine Should Try Alternate Route To Transportation Financing
Marc Fisher, The Washington Post - May 15, 2008
Editorial: Say no to Kaine’s con on taxes
Editorial, The Examiner - May 15, 2008
Setting the stage for rail
Editorial, Fairfax County Times - May 14, 2008
Despite Cheers, Dulles Rail Task Is Daunting
Nicholas M. Horrock, Cascades Connection, Connection Newspapers - May 14, 2008
Vision for Tysons Previewed
Nicholas M. Horrock, McLean Connection, Connection Newspapers - May 13, 2008
Kaine proposes $1.1 billion tax increase for roads and rail; receives tepid support
William C. Flook, The Examiner - May 13, 2008
Va. GOP Lawmakers Reject Kaine's Latest Transportation Fix
Tim Craig and Anita Kumar, The Washington Post - May 13, 2008
Kaine: state needs $1.1 billion for roads
Bob Lewis, WTOP News - May 13, 2008
Bolling Responds to Kaine's Transportation Plan
ABC News, WHSV Channel 3 - May 12, 2008
Plan Would Restore Transportation Authority
Dr. Gridlock, The Washington Post - May 12, 2008
Va. Gov. Kaine announces transportation budget plan
Joe Coombs, Washington Business Journal - May 12, 2008
Kaine Eyes Statewide Transportation Fees, Regional Sales Tax Increase
Erika Jacobson, Leesburg Today - May 12, 2008
Metro May Delay Some Projects To Fund More-Urgent Repairs
Lena H. Sun, The Washington Post - May 9, 2008
For Dulles Rail, VA must share Metro fare
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax Times - May 7, 2008
Kaine sets road session for June 23
Bob Lewis, AP Political Writer, WTOP News- May 7, 2008
‘New’ Dulles Rail is same old bad deal
Editorial, The Examiner - May 7, 2008
Fairfax: Millions needed in improvements to accompany rail
William C. Flook, The Examiner - May 7, 2008
Opinion: Tunnel Still Needed
Scott Monett, McLean Connection, Connection Newspapers - May 6, 2008
TysonsTunnel Continues Campaign
McLean Connection, Connection Newspapers - May 6, 2008
Business Groups Back New Taxes To Fund Transportation
The Associated Press, NBC4 News - May 6, 2008
A Debate Over What Revived Dulles Rail
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - May 5, 2008
Time to end Metro's gravy train
Tom Coburn, The Washington Times - May 5, 2008
Dulles rail OK is boon for Virginia
The Virginia-Pilot - May 4, 2008
Dulles Metro Extension Still Faces Hurdles
Sandhya Somashekhar, The Washington Post - May 4, 2008
Switching tracks
Editorial, The Washington Times - May 3, 2008
Metro tells Feds it needs help shaping up
Adam Tuss, WTOP News - May 2, 2008
Dulles Rail's Revival
Editorial, The Washington Post - May 1, 2008
Proposed Extension To Dulles Revived
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - May 1, 2008
After Months of Lobbying, Business Leaders Can Celebrate
Michael Laris, The Washington Post - May 1, 2008
Rail decision thrusts Tysons development back to forefront
William C. Flook, The Examiner - May 1, 2008
Rail project hinges on Metro repairs
William C. Flook and Taryn Luntz, The Examiner - May 1, 2008
Feds give approval of Metrorail extension in Va.
Matthew Barakat, The Examiner - May 1, 2008
Dulles rail project gets federal reprieve
Tom Ramstack, The Washington Times - May 1, 2008
U.S. approves a Metro link to Dulles
Richmond Times Dispatch - May 1, 2008
FTA gives green light to Dulles rail
Monty Tayloe, The Fairfax County Times - April 30, 2008
Feds Tentatively Approve Dulles Rail Extension
NBC4 News, The Associated Press - April 30, 2008
Metrorail Extension to Dulles Back on Track
WJLA - ABC7 News - April 30, 2008
Train to Dulles Back On The Tracks
WUSA - 9 News Now - April 30, 2008
Feds To Give Approval Of Metrorail Extension In Virginia
FOX - My FOX DC, The Associated Press - April 30, 2008
U.S. changes course on Dulles airport rail plan
Reuters - April 30, 2008
It's Alive! Reactions to the Dulles Rail Resurrection
Greg Barber, Express - April 30, 2008
Feds to fund Metro extension to Dulles International Airport
Joe Coombs, Washington Business Journal - April 30, 2008
Metrorail to Dulles appears headed for federal approval
Virginia Business - April 30, 2008
Funding Metro biggest obstacle for bringing rail to Dulles
Jessica Sabbath, Virginia Business - April 30, 2008
Dulles Rail Gets Federal Approval
Amy Gardner and Lena H. Sun, The Washington Post - April 30, 2008
Federal Approval for Dulles Rail
Ask Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - April 30, 2008
Dulles rail project back on track
Hank Silverberg and Colleen Kelleher, WTOP Radio - April 30, 2008
11th District candidates debate
Frank Mustac, The Fairfax County Times - April 16, 2008
Transportation Dominates Town Meeting Discussion
Matthew Swift, The Connection - April 15, 2008
Dulles rail re-bidding stripped from budget
William C. Flook, The Examiner - March 14, 2008
Transportation Projects Hit Roadblock in Virginia
Eric M. Weiss, The Washington Post - March 11, 2008
Buses to Dulles Won't Do
Julian Blackwood, Letters to the Editor, The Washington Post - March 7, 2008
McLean, Vienna citizens unite against Tysons threat
Monty Tayloe, The Fairfax County Times - March 5, 2008
Kaine Vows to Fight Efforts To Re-Solicit Bids for Project
Tim Craig, The Washington Post - February 29, 2008
Kaine attacks ‘willy-nilly’ plan to rebid rail to Dulles
William C. Flook, The Examiner - February 27, 2008
Dulles rail could be running out of time
Monty Tayloe, The Fairfax County Times - February 26, 2008
Kaine vows to move ahead with current plan
NBC4 News, Associated Press - February 26, 2008
Kaine: Ice Storm Response "Abysmal"
Dr. Gridlock, The Washington Post, February 26, 2008
What Derailed Dulles Rail
Brian G. Turmail, Assistant to the Secretary for Communications, USDOT
The Washington Post - February 21, 2008
Dulles Rail faces bids, alterations
William C. Flook, The Examiner - February 19, 2008
House budget demands competitive bid for rail
Monty Tayloe, The Fairfax County Times - February 18, 2008
Some See Funding Woes as Chance to Fix Flaws
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - February 10, 2008
Dulles rail and 'Tony Griffin’s letter'
Robert H. Jackson, The Fairfax County Times - February 8, 2008
Editorial Cartoon by Nate Beeler
Nate Beeler, The Examiner - February 7, 2008
Shortfall for unfunded Metro needs exceeds $5 billion, FTA official says
Taryn Luntz, The Examiner - February 6, 2008
Still no resolution for Dulles rail
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax County Times - February 5, 2008
Kaine: Virginia willing to listen to feds on Dulles changes
Dionne Walker, The Examiner - February 4, 2008
Va. Willing to Listen to Feds on Dulles Changes
Dionne Walker, WTOP News, Associated Press - February 4, 2008
Silver lining in feds’ rejection of Silver Line
Letter / Opinion, The Examiner - February 4, 2008
Tysons Mall project may scale back
William C. Flook, The Examiner - February 4, 2008
Kaine responds to FTA
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax Times - February 1, 2008
U.S. Input Sought to Save Rail To Dulles:
Kaine Expresses Readiness to Work With Regulators
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - February 2, 2008
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Vienna Council Votes for Bidding and Tunnel Reconsideration
Brian Trompeter, Sun Gazette Newspapers - February 1, 2008
Source: Kaine Knew Dulles Project Was In Trouble
Adam Tuss, WTOP News - February 1, 2008
Pessimism pervades Dulles Rail salvage effort
William C. Flook, The Washington Times - February 1, 2008
Playing the blame game
Opinion, Fairfax Times - January 31, 2008
Toward a Tysons solution
Editorial, The Washington Times - January 31, 2008
Back From the Dead? Officials should get cracking to revive Dulles rail
Editorial, The Washington Post - January 31, 2008
Governor at center of two transit disputes
Seth McLaughlin, The Washington Times - January 31, 2008
Rep. Wolf seeks expert intervention for Dulles Rail
Dan Kenz, The Examiner - January 31, 2008
Anti-Transit Bias May Be Hurting Dulles Rail
Sarah Karush, WTOP News, Associated Press - January 30, 2008
Metro, Dulles Rail failed to resolve issues
William C. Flook, The Examiner- January 30, 2008
Kaine Raises The Specter Of Higher Dulles Tolls
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - January 30, 2008
Dulles Project Derailment Causes Concern In Montgomery Co.
NBC4 News, Associated Press - January 29, 2008
Kaine Continues To Push For Federal Support For Dulles Rail
NBC4 News, Associated Press - January 29, 2008
Miscommunication Could Cost Dulles Rail
Adam Tuss, WTOP News, Associated Press - January 29, 2008
With the Dulles Rail Deal All but Dead, What's a Gridlocked State to Do?
Marc Fisher, The Washington Post - January 29, 2008
Rumors and uncertainty fill the void left by teetering Metro project
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax Times - January 29, 2008
Va. Gains Time to Save U.S. Funding for Dulles Rail:
Decision Encourages State Political Leaders
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - January 29, 2008
Kaine given more time on rail rebuttal
William C. Flook, The Examiner- January 29, 2008
FTA Agrees to Extend Deadline on Dulles Decision
NBC4 News, Associated Press - January 29, 2008
Private Interest In Rail To Dulles
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - January 28, 2008
Dulles Rail proponents fending off blame
William C. Flook, The Examiner - January 28, 2008
Va. Officials Scramble To Save Dulles Metro Project
NBC4 News, Associated Press - January 28, 2008
Senator Tries To Save Dulles Project
Hank Silverberg, The Examiner - January 27, 2008
Dulles Rail Project All but Dead
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - January 25, 2008
Years of planning derailed
William C. Flook, The Examiner - January 25, 2008
Metro to Dulles Close to Derailment
Adam Tuss, Hank Silverberg , WTOPNews - January 25, 2008
FTA Says Dulles Metrorail Project Full Of Uncertainties
NBC4 News, Associated Press - January 24, 2008
FTA paints grim picture for Dulles Rail
Monty Tayloe, The Fairfax County Times - January 24, 2008
Officials call for ‘time-out’ on Dulles Rail
William C. Flook, The Examiner - January 24, 2008
Decision day
Opinion, The Fairfax County Times - January 23, 2008
Supervisor Seeks Redesign Phase On Dulles Rail
NBC4 News, Associated Press - January 23, 2008
Federal Qualms Leave Dulles Rail at Risk: Supporters, Taken by
Surprise and Seeking Answers, Rush to Save the Project
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - January 17, 2008
Keeping the Tysons Tunnel on His Agenda
Fairfax Politics, The Washington Post - December 6, 2007
Battle over Dulles Rail Becomes More Confusing:
New Dulles Rail advocacy group appears after federal lawsuit filed
Nicholas M. Horrock, The Connection Newspapers - December 5, 2007
Wash. Leads Metro Areas in Walkability
Sarah Karush, Associated Press Writer, WTOP News - December 4, 2007
 Federal Agencies Sued Over Metro Project
WJLA, ABC7 News - November 28, 2007
Group sues feds to stop Metro's Tysons Corner project
Joe Coombs, Washington Business Journal - November 28, 2007
Group Sues Feds Over Dulles Rail Project
WTOP News, Associated Press - November 28, 2007
Elevated-Line Foes Sue U.S.
Bill Turque, The Washington Post, Virginia Briefing - November 28, 2007
Tunnel supporters sue to halt rail line
William C. Flook, The Examiner - November 28, 2007
Editorial: Tysons Corner exodus is an early warning sign
Editorial, The Examiner - November 27, 2007
Tysons Tunnel sues FTA
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax County Times - November 27, 2007
Rail project plods ahead
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax County Times - November 27, 2007
Federal Agencies Sued Over Tyson's Tunnel In Dulles Rail Project
NBC4 News, Associated Press - November 27, 2007
Fairfax supervisor calls Dulles Rail move ‘arrogant’
William C. Flook, The Examiner - November 22, 2007
Dulles Rail Construction May Begin Soon
Monty Tayloe, Fairfax County Times - November 20, 2007
Dulles Metrorail project to begin despite concern with federal funds
William C. Flook, The Examiner - November 15, 2007
Regional Transportation Projects May Not Get Federal Funding
WTOP Radio, Hank Silverberg - November 15, 2007
Election Day Less Than One Week Away: Residents of McLean and Great Falls must choose a new Virginia House of Delegates representative and decide on Dranesville District supervisor candidates
Aranya Tomseth, The Connection Newspapers - November 1, 2007
Election Day Is Less Than One Week Away: Who is running and
where to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6?
Meghan Williams, The Connection Newspapers - October 31, 2007
Endorsement: Foust for Dranesville Supervisor
The Connection Newspapers - October 24, 2007
Rail Divides Dranesville District Candidates: DuBois, Foust face
challenge of representing communities at odds on rail
Mirza Kurspahic, The Connection Newspapers - October 24, 2007
Managing or Mismanaging Growth?: Supervisor candidate forum highlights
top issues with district’s constituents
Mirza Kurspahic, The Connection Newspapers - October 4, 2007
Rail timeline still ambitious, disputed
William C. Flook, The Examiner - September 24, 2007
Baise, Connolly clash civilly at debate
William C. Flook, The Examiner - September 19, 2007
Chairman Candidates Spar on Immigration, Spending
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - September 19, 2007
Connolly opponent comes outs swinging at first debate
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - September 19, 2007
The battle for Dranesville
Monty Tayloe, Times Community Newspapers - September 19, 2007
Editorial: The real issue in Fairfax debate
The Washington DC Examiner Newspaper, The Examiner - September 18, 2007
An Unstoppable Train to Dulles
Dr. Gridlock, The Washington Post, September 14, 2007
Revised Dulles plan includes $300 million trim
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - September 14, 2007
$300 Million Cut in Dulles Rail Project Is Proposed: Bipartisan Effort Seeks to Ensure Line Meets Federal Cost Guidelines, Gets Funding Needed for Completion
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - September 14, 2007
More than $300 million trimmed from Dulles Rail project price tag
William C. Flook, The Examiner - September 14, 2007
Virginia officials lay out cost cuts to save federal funds for Dulles Metrorail
Joe Coombs, Washington Business Journal - September 14, 2007
Kaine outlines cuts for Dulles rail project
AP News, WDB7, September 13, 2007
Virginia Leaders Announce Cuts In Dulles Metro Plan
WRC-NBC 4 News, September 13, 2007
Va. Leaders Announce Cuts To Dulles Metro Project
WRC-NBC 4 News, Shannon Bream reports, September 13, 2007
Kaine Outlines Cuts for Dulles Rail Project
WJLA-TV, ABC 7 News - September 13, 2007
Tysons plans become more realistic
Monty Tayloe, Times Community Newspapers - September 11, 2007
New toll lane work would add to traffic woes, critics say
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - September 11, 2007
The Next Stops on the Rail Line to Dulles
(Please view second letter on page after Audrey Moore)
Scott A. Monett, President of TysonsTunnel.org,
Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post - September 10, 2007
Va. HOT Lane Project to Start Early Next Year: Beltway Upgrade Aims to Ease Commutes and Access to Tysons
Karin Brulliard, The Washington Post - September 10, 2007
We Must Not Let the Silver Line Die
Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (Hunter Mill District),
The Washington Post - September 9, 2007
Link to Tom Toles Cartoon from September 2, 2007
Trimmed Dulles Rail plan due next week
William C. Flook, The Examiner - September 8, 2007
As Dulles Rail Staggers, Players Share in Blame
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - August 29, 2007
Dulles Rail Group to Seek Former Official for Funds Help
WJLA-TV, ABC 7 News - August 29, 2007
More Trouble for Effort to Extend Metro to Dulles
Express, A Publication of The Washington Post - August 29, 2007
Video Link: "Reston Impact" on Comcast Channel 28 — Tunnel Debate
The program aired Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. and will be repeated Sept. 4 at 10 p.m.
Rail Projects at the Mercy of U.S. Agency: Federal Guidelines,
and Funds, Direct Plans for Dulles, Purple Lines at Every Step
Katherine Shaver and Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - August 27, 2007
Trouble on the line
Editorial, The Washington Times - August 23, 2007
Dulles Rail on the Brink
Editorial, The Washington Post - August 23, 2007
MSNBC: Feds want $250M trimmed from Metro's expansion to Dulles
August 22, 2007
Cost trimming for rail line a risky venture for Va.
William C. Flook, The Examiner - August 22, 2007
Another Report: Dulles Rail Funds in Jeopardy
Michael Grass, Express - August 21, 2007
Feds: Dulles Rail Project is Late and Overbudget
WJLA-TV, ABC 7 News - August 21, 2007
Feds to Va.: Trim $250M From Rail to Dulles Project
WTOP Radio - August 21, 2007
Growing Cost Could Jeopardize Federal Funds
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - August 21, 2007
Federal officials: Dulles rail project is late and overbudget
WDBJ7, Associated Press - August 21, 2007
Report: First leg of Dulles rail will cost $2.83 billion
William C. Flook, The Examiner - August 21, 2007
FTA reports Dulles rail likely to cost $2.83 billion
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - August 20, 2007
Rail debate heats up
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - August 7, 2007
The railroading of reason
Richard Bliss, Opinion, Times Community Newspapers - August 1, 2007
Feds Rap Budget, Timetable for Dulles Rail Plan
Brian Trompeter, Sun Gazette Newspapers- July 31, 2007
Keeping Metrorail on Track
John Deam, Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post - August 3, 2007
Va. officials meet with feds to salvage Dulles rail
William C. Flook, The Examiner - August 3, 2007
U.S. House Provision May Imperil Extension
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - August 3, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: Kaine to discuss Dulles rail on Capitol Hill
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - August 2, 2007
Dulles Rail: Officials Avoid Financial Maneuver
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - August 2, 2007
Connolly Assails White House for Metro Delay
Nicholas F. Benton, Falls Church News Press - August 2, 2007
Feds Raise Questions about Dulles Rail: Delays, increased costs cited in report
Julia O'Donoghue, The Connection Newspapers - August 1, 2007
White House Is Faulted for Delay
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - August 1, 2007
Metro making plans to handle influx of new passengers
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - August 1, 2007
Dulles Rail Price to Start Going up Wednesday
WJLA-TV, ABC 7 News - July 31, 2007
Officials: Dulles rail costs to escalate again
William C. Flook, The Examiner - July 31, 2007
USDOT issues report critical of Dulles rail
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - July 27, 2007
Five-Year Forecast: Get Ready, Set … Sit: Drivers Face Crush Of Major Projects
Eric Weiss, The Washington Post - July 29, 2007
Airports Authority takeover of Dulles Toll Road threatened by critical USDOT report
Toll Roads News - July 28, 2007
Dulles Metro Funding At Risk: DOT Says Costs Are Close to Limit Of U.S. Guidelines
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - July 28, 2007
Fed Report Casts Doubt on Viability of Dulles Rail Project
Matthew Barakat, Associated Press, July 27, 2007
Without a Car, Suburbanites Tread in Peril: Loudoun Residents Blaze Their Own Risky Trails Where Sidewalks and Bike Paths Are Lacking
Michael Alison Chandler, The Washington Post - July 16, 2007
Falls Church Amends Plan to Narrow Rt. 7 To Single Lanes for Construction
Nicholas F. Benton, Falls Church News Press - July 12, 2007
Editorial: Ditch Dulles deal
The Washington DC Examiner Newspaper - July 11, 2007
Connolly's Two Roles Provoke Questions: Tysons Corner Firm
Employs Chairman of Fairfax Board
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - July 8, 2007
The rest of the Tysons station story
The Washington DC Examiner Newspaper - July 5, 2007
Dulles Rail Briefing for RA: Wiehle Station construction to begin in fall of 2008
Mirza Kurspahic, The Connection Newspapers - July 3, 2007
Tysons Re-Design Called ‘One of the Most Exciting Opportunities in U.S.’
Nicholas F. Benton, Falls Church News Press - June 28, 2007
Editorial: Why Tysons Matters to Falls Church
Nicholas F. Benton, Falls Church News Press - June 28, 2007
Fairfax Officials Mobilizing for County's Next Big Battle:
A 'War Room' Is Proposed for Onslaught of Tysons Traffic
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - June 28, 2007
Path of Diminished Potential: Highways' Place in Rail Plan
Will Make Tysons' Transition Tougher
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - June 27, 2007
Examiner exposé of Metrorail project flawed
Howard Menaker, Dulles Transit Partners, Letter to the Editor at The Examiner - June 27, 2007
Tunnel Vision: There's more to the Dulles Metro extension than the Tysons controversy
Editorial, The Washington Post - June 25, 2007
A Good Chance to Be Taken for a Ride
Marc Fisher, The Washington Post - June 24, 2007
Letter to Dr. Gridlock
Dr. Gridlock, The Washington Post - June 24, 2007
Fairfax County's Metro Mistake Looms Over Tysons Corner
Roger K. Lewis, The Washington Post - June 23, 2007
Nate Beeler Editorial Cartoon
Nate Beeler, The Examiner - June 22, 2007
What the Tysons Tunnel Fight Shows
Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post - June 22, 2007
Dulles rail vote draws criticism and praise
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 20, 2007
Officials Vote For Dulles Metro Rail
Fairfax, Va, NBC News 4 - June 19, 2007
Fairfax County Approves Dulles Rail
Fairfax, Va, WUSA News 9 - June 19, 2007
Fairfax Votes For Overhead Metro Link To Dulles
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - June 19, 2007
Fairfax Board OKs rail funding, says no to 'nuclear option'
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 19, 2007
Fairfax Approves Above-Ground Metrorail Extension
Fairfax, Va, ABC News 7 - June 18, 2007
Fairfax OKs Metro's expansion to Dulles
Joe Coombs, The Washington Business Journal - June 18, 2007
Major Tysons Corner players will be big winners and losers
Barbara F. Hollingsworth, The Examiner - June 18, 2007
Team offers to build Dulles rail for $2.23B
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 18, 2007
If Tunnel Is Not an Option, Fairfax Intends to Vote for Plan B
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - June 17, 2007
Dulles extension to cost $46m a year to run, Metro estimates
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - June 13, 2007
Fairfax residents appeal ruling on Dulles Toll Road lawsuit
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 11, 2007
High-Wire Act: The Fairfax supervisors should vote for elevated rail
Editorial, The Washington Post - June 10, 2007
$1.7B in Dulles rail contracts approved
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 7, 2007
Dulles Rail Project Moving Along
WTOP Radio, Hank Silverberg - June 7, 2007
Airports Authority Signs Deal to Initiate Transit Project
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - June 7, 2007
Airports Authority signs Dulles rail deal
WDBJ7, Associated Press - June 7, 2007
Airports authority OKs Dulles rail contract
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - June 6, 2007
Board will vote on rail as planned
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - June 5, 2007
Primary Push: Candidates look to themselves to cover campaign costs
Julia O'Donoghue , The Connection Newspapers - June 5, 2007
Risky Rail: Fairfax supervisors likely to vote on Metro project, with or without tunnel
Julia O'Donoghue, The Connection Newspapers - June 5, 2007
Feds confirm state's findings on tunnel study
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - June 5, 2007
Rail issue a focal point in election year
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 5, 2007
Tough Decision on Tysons Rail
Dr. Gridlock, The Washington Post - June 5, 2007
Board could stall rail vote unless contract is delivered
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 5, 2007
Supporters of Metro Tunnel Face Uphill Climb With Board
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - June 5, 2007
Fairfax Supervisors Decide to Go Ahead With Metro Vote
WTOP Radio, Hank Silverberg - June 4, 2007
Fairfax Board Will Vote on Rail Line
Dr. Gridlock, The Washington Post - June 4, 2007
Fairfax Supervisors to Get Briefing on Metro Extension
WTOP Radio, Hank Silverberg - June 4, 2007
Contentious Dulles rail briefing set for today
William C. Flook, The Examiner - June 4, 2007
Dulles Rail Review Delayed: Funding Vote Set Despite Lack Of Risk Report
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - May 31, 2007
Supervisors Won't See Estimate Before Funding Vote
WJLA - ABC News 7 - May 31, 2007
Smyth Squares Off With Dem Primary Challenger in Debate
Nathan Hamme, Falls Church News-Press - May 31, 2007
Debate Covers District Priorities: Citizens hear from candidates on
development and other issues affecting Providence District
Mirza Kurspahic, The Connection Newspapers - May 30, 2007
Review of Metrorail plan delayed again
William C. Flook, The Examiner - May 30, 2007
Little detail public on rail contract
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - May 29, 2007
Debate Continues on Metro Extension to Dulles
WTOPNews.com - May 26, 2007
Dulles project risk analysis delayed
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - May 22, 2007
Tunnel advocate disputes rail letter: Letter from Scott Monett of TysonsTunnel.org
Scott Monett, Times Community Newspapers - May 22, 2007
In response to Patricia Nicoson's May 10 letter titled "Dulles Rail is moving forward"
HOT lanes projects make advances
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - May 22, 2007
Rail project too troubled to move forward
Bill Vincent , Times Community Newspapers, May 22, 2007
Task force hears traffic management plans
Monty Tayloe, Times Community Newspapers - May 22, 2007
Official attacks Dulles rail criticisms
William C. Flook, The Examiner - May 22, 2007
Pro-tunnel group readies resurgence for Tysons rail
William C. Flook, The Examiner - May 11, 2007
Citizens rail against Dulles secrecy
Monty Tayloe and Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - May 10, 2007
Saying No to Secrecy: McLean Citizens Association raises concerns
about the growing veil of secrecy around Dulles Corridor Rail project.
Aranya Tomseth, The Connection Newspapers - May 09, 2007
Longtime Dulles rail official leaves Metro
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - May 4, 2007
Local 'Fringe City' Becomes Bigger Than Atlanta
Adam Tuss, WTOP Radio - May 4, 2007
Too Early to Toast Metrorail Deal
Scott Monett, Commentary, The Connection Newspapers - May 2, 2007
Everyone Should Have a Voice on Tysons Tunnel Issue
Helen Kinlan, Letter to the Editor, Sun Gazette - May 1, 2007
State: Curtail FTA expenses in rail
William C. Flook, The Examiner - April 25, 2007
Democratic candidates face off, online
Monty Tayloe, Times Community Newspapers - April 25, 2007
Tunnel offers other benefits
Julian Blackwood, Times Community Newspapers, April 24, 2007
Criticism mounts against Fairfax board’s closed meetings
William C. Flook, The Examiner - April 24, 2007
Panel to pick Dulles rail station art
William C. Flook, The Examiner - April 20, 2007
Rail to Dulles Runs Through Uncertainties: Funding for second
phase of the project still not finalized
Ari Cetron, The Connection Newspapers - April 18, 2007
Commuting congestion to continue for decade
Kelly Hannon, The Free Lance-Star - April 18, 2007
Fairfax Asking for More Transportation Money
AP Story, Fox DC - April 10, 2007
No Traffic Plan for Tysons Projects
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - April 10, 2007
Convergence of projects in Tysons rings alarm bells with Fairfax County
William C. Flook, The Examiner - April 10, 2007
Metro transit board mulling Tysons tunnel issue
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - April 10, 2007
State refuses to turn over Dulles rail agreement documentation
William C. Flook, The Examiner - April 9, 2007
Build The Tunnel
Letter to the Editor, Julian Blackwood, The Washington Post - April 7, 2007
Price Set for Dulles Rail: But who will pay?
Ari Cetron, The Connection Newspapers - April 4, 2007
Metro concerned about above-ground rail
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - April 3, 2007
Tunnel dealt setback in Dulles rail agreement
William C. Flook, The Examiner - April 2, 2007
Contract Set for Rail to Dulles
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - March 31, 2007
Virginia signs $1.6 billion contract for first phase of Metrorail to Dulles
Neil Adler, Washington Business Journal - March 30, 2007
Local
delegate blasts tunnel campaign
Michelle Zimmermann,
Times Community Newspapers - March 29, 2007
Tunnel Proponents Unleash Attack Video
Bisnow On Business, March 27, 2007
Rail Project For Dulles Raises Concerns - Secrecy of Negotiations
Worries Officials, Critics
Bill Turque, The Washington Post - March 23, 2007
Spanish firm takes another shot at tunnel
William C. Flook, The Examiner - March 22, 2007
Behind Closed Doors, Hoping for Open Minds
Bill Turque and Amy Gardner, Washington Post Staff Writters
The Washington Post - March 22, 2007; Page VA05
MWAA threatens to cut off rail talks
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - March 20, 2007
Dulles Rail is a mass transit wreck in progress
The Washington DC Examiner - March 20, 2007
Tysons Corner group keeps pushing for underground rail
Sarah Karush, Associated Press - March 18, 2007
Setting the record straight on Dulles rail project
Marion Myers, Chairman of the Reston Chamber of Commerce,
Times Community Newspapers - March 16, 2007
April Deadline Set On Metro Extension Talks
ABC 7 News WJLA, - March 16, 2007
High Cost Puts Metro Extension in Jeopardy
Amy Gardner, The Washington Post - March 16, 2007
Tunnel engineers fire back at critique
William C. Flook, The Examiner - March 16, 2007
Conflict of interest raised in debate
William C. Flook, The Examiner - March 15, 2007
Board Still Backs Tunnel
Ari Cetron, The Connection Newspapers - March 14, 2007
Monett Column
Scott Monett, Op-ed, Times Community Newspapers - March 14, 2007
Standing By Metro - MCA reiterates support for Metro
with an underground tunnel and appropriate planning
Aranya Tomseth, The Connection Newspapers - March 14, 2007
Reston Chamber opposes McLean chamber position on Tysons tunnel
Claire Compton, Times Community Newspapers - March 14, 2007
Reston Chamber of Commerce seeks clarity on rail project
Open letter to Gov. Kaine from Marion Myers, Times Community Newspapers - March 14, 2007
Reston Chamber Urges Air Rail -
Governor receives
letter
of support for elevated track
Mirza Kurspahic, The Connection Newspapers - March 14, 2007
MCA concerned about rail
Monty Tayloe, Times Community Newspapers - March 13, 2007
Fairfax to Kaine: See eye to eye on tunnel
William C. Flook, The Examiner - March 13, 2007
Alarmed metro board studies Tysons funding
Aaron Groen, The Washington Times - March 9, 2007
Metro to Va.: Consider tunnel, or wait
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - March 9, 2007
State analysis rails against tunnel plans
William C. Flook, The Examiner - March 9, 2007
Morning Roundup: All Apologies Edition
Lindsay Gibson, DCist - March 6, 2007
Metro directors to hear Tysons tunnel pitches
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - March 6, 2007
Twin cities, twin destinies
The Virginian-Pilot - March 4, 2007
Business Leaders Still Hoping for Underground Tunnel
Hank Silverberg, WTOP News - March 1, 2007
Citizen Impact on Transportation Issues
Dr. Gridlock, The Washington Post - March 1, 2007
Dulles rail negotiations a state secret
William C. Flook, The Examiner - March 1, 2007
Kaine could push for Tysons tunnel if localities approve plan
Joe Rogalsky, The Examiner - February 28, 2007
Letter from Scott Monett: Thank You Tysons Tunnel Supporters
February 16, 2007
Buried Rail is Better Rail
Letter to the Editor - February 16, 2007
Petersen Backs Tysons Tunnel
Letter to the Editor, The Connection Newspapers - February 14, 2007
Davis Joins Tysons Tunnel Backers
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer - February 15, 2007; Page B01
Lt. Gov. Bolling enters tunnel fight
William C. Flook, The Examiner - February 14, 2007
Moran gets tunnel vision at rally
William C. Flook, The Examiner - February 12, 2007
On Road To Dulles, Confusion And Angst: Kaine Firm as
Cry For Rail Tunnel Grows Louder
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer - February 12, 2007; Page A01
Tysons Tunnel Supporters Hold Rally
WTOP News 103.5FM, 820AM
State has until May '08 for rail plans
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - February 7, 2007
Poll Center: Tysons Tunnel Not Dead Yet
Michael Grass, Express - February 7, 2007
(TAKE THE ONLINE POLL in the fourth paragraph of the article)
Tunnel Backers Given New Hope: May 2008 Deadline Offers
Enough Time To Switch Tysons Plans, Advocates Say
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer - February 6, 2007 - 3:44pm
Leaders offer to pay for project overruns
William C. Flook, The Examiner - February 2, 2007
Woe Unto Tysons Commuters
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer - January 27, 2007
Tysons tunnel supporters release plans
Michelle Zimmermann, Times Community Newspapers - January 23, 2007
Tysons Corner Metrorail tunnel project proponents unveil engineering plans
William C. Flook, The Examiner - January 23, 2007
Tunnel Is Affordable, Advocate Group Says
Alec MacGillis and Michael D. Shear, Washington Post Staff Writers - January 23, 2007
Supervisors Press for Tunnel Under Tysons
Brian Trompeter, Sun Gazette Newspapers Staff Writer - January 9, 2007
Fairfax Urges Another Look At a Tunnel Under Tysons: Supervisors' Vote
Reflects Growing Discontent With an Overhead Track
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer, The Washington Post - January 9, 2007
Fairfax board calls for Tysons tunnel consideration
William C. Flook, The Examiner - January 9, 2007
Keep the Tunnel on the Table
Doug Denneny, Washington Post Reader, The Washington Post - January 4, 2007
Analysis: Can the rail plan change?
Kali Schumitz and Monty Tayloe, Times Community Newspapers - December 19, 2006
A look back to September, 2006:
Elevated Rail for Tysons Corner? That's the Worst Sort of Tunnel Vision
Roger K. Lewis, Washington Post Reader, The Washington Post - September 16, 2006
Group to fund tunnel plans
Monty Tayloe, Times Community Newspapers - December 7, 2006
Contributing staff writer: Kali Schumitz
Tysons tunnel arguments convincing
William Nicoson, Times Community Newspapers Reader - December 6, 2006
Town Gets on Board Tysons Tunnel: Vienna Town Council endorses competitive bidding
for tunnel option
Mike DiCicco, The Connection Newspapers - December 6, 2006
Tysons Tunnel Group Puts $3.5 Million Toward Study
Brian Trompeter, Sun Gazette Newspapers Staff Writer - December 5, 2006
Letter to the Editor: The Cost of Not Building a Tunnel Through Tysons
Nathaniel Decker, Washington Post Reader, The Washington Post - December 5, 2006
The Washington Post: Money Raised for Tunnel Plans
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer, The Washington Post - December 2, 2006
Capital One Endorses Tunnel
The Connection Newspapers - November 29, 2006
Kaine Starts Fresh Push For Transit Funding
Amy Gardner, Washington Post Staff Writer, The Washington Post - November 28, 2006
'It's Not Over Till It's Under': More than 300 citizens show up for Tysons Tunnel Town Hall meeting at McLean Community Center
Aranya Tomseth, The Connection Newspapers - November 22, 2006
ABC 7 News: McLean Group Seeks to Revive Metro Tunnel Plan for Tysons
November 20, 2006
News Channel 8: McLean Group Seeks to Revive Metro Tunnel Plan for Tysons
November 20, 2006 (links to News Channel 8 site)
NBC4 News: Group Seeks To Revive Metro Tunnel Plan For Tysons Corner,
Business Leaders Opposed To Elevated Track
November 20, 2006
WRIC 8 News, Richmond, VA: McLean group seeks to revive
Metro tunnel plan for Tysons Corner
November 20, 2006
MSNBC: Metro tunnel at Tysons still a dream for some
November 20, 2006
WAVY-TV, Norfolk, VA: Metro tunnel at Tysons still a dream for some
November 20, 2006
WDBJ 7 News, Roanoke, VA: McLean group seeks to revive
Metro tunnel plan for Tysons Corner
November 20, 2006
The Washington Post: For McLean Chamber Group, Tysons Tunnel Dream Endures
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer, The Washington Post - November 19, 2006
Supporters of Tysons Tunnel Say Fight Isn't Over
Brian Trompeter, Sun Gazette Newspapers Staff Writer - November 17, 2006
The Washington Post: Businesses, Groups Still Pushing for Tysons Tunnel
Alec MacGillis, Washington Post Staff Writer, The Washington Post - November 9, 2006
TysonsTunnel.org coverage excerpted from The McLean Connection
Aranya Tomseth, The Connection Newspapers - November 1, 2006
Hope alive and online to revive Tysons tunnel
William C. Flook, The Examiner - October 26, 2006
McLean chamber continues to push rail tunnel
Kali Schumitz, Times Community Newspapers - October 24, 2006
No Silver Lining? Future of Tysons Corner is in Metro
by Matthew Butram - October 23, 2006
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Press Releases (Posted as PDF and HTML files):
TYSONSTUNNEL IS EXPLORING LEGAL OPTIONS TO ENSURE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR DULLES METRORAIL PROJECT
Group Applauds Federal Government for Awarding $900 Million
to Make Metro Rail to Dulles Airport a Reality
FAIRFAX COUNTY VOTERS SET TO ELECT PRO-TUNNEL CHAIRMAN
Civic Group & Business Leaders Implore Candidates to Explain Their Plans for Delivering
a Tysons Tunnel & Competitive Bidding as Part of Dulles Rail Project
TYSONS TUNNEL IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE IN THE UPCOMING FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN’S RACE; SUPPORTERS READY TO VOTE
LOCAL BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS ASK HOUSE TRANSPORTATION
CHAIRMAN TO WORK WITH OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO DELIVER A
TUNNEL FOR TYSONS CORNER
MEDIA ADVISORY: LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CITIZENS SET TO
‘DIG-IN’ TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR TYSONS TUNNEL ON DEC. 19
TYSONSTUNNEL APPLAUDS DULLES RAIL FUNDING APPROVAL
Asserts Fundamental Elevated Platform-Tunnel Question Is Unanswered
HUNDREDS OF NORTHERN VIRGINIANS RALLY BEHIND A TUNNEL
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Coleman: Aerial Option is ‘Irresponsible’
MEDIA ADVISORY: COMMUNITY GROUPS TO HOLD FORUM ON STATUS OF DULLES METRORAIL, AND BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR A TUNNEL FOR TYSONS
TYSONSTUNNEL EVENT RALLIES COMMUNITY, LEADERS BEHIND CAUSE
Political Leaders, Candidates Say They Will Fight for Tunnel
TYSONSTUNNEL TO HOLD INFORMATION-FUNDRAISING EVENT
MAY 19 AT CAFÉ OGGI IN MCLEAN
State Sen. Petersen and Dranesville Supervisor Foust to Attend
TYSONSTUNNEL EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT WITH FTA DECISION
Vows to Continue Fighting for Competitive Bidding
TYSONS TUNNEL SAYS IT’S TIME TO PUT THE DULLES CORRIDOR METRORAIL PROJECT BACK ON TRACK
Group says controversial project needs to be reinvigorated
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG SUES FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND FEDERAL REVIEW
OF A TUNNEL FOR DULLES METRORAIL
Legal Challenge asks for Injunction Barring Action on Project until Review Completed
POLITICAL CANDIDATES VOICE SUPPORT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING OF
DULLES METRO PROJECT, CONSIDERATION OF A TUNNEL
Candidates show they are in step with public opinion on Metrorail extension
SURVEY REVEALS DEEP-ROOTED SUPPORT FOR A TYSONS TUNNEL
Eight in 10 voters in favor of a tunnel; incumbents risk voter rebuke in November
TYSONS TUNNEL DEBATE TO BE FEATURED ON ‘RESTON IMPACT’
Talk Show to Air Next Week on Comcast’s Reston Community Television Channel 28
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG SAYS ONLY COMPETITIVE BIDDING OF DULLES
RAILWAY PROJECT WILL ENSURE BEST PRICING, FEDERAL FUNDING
Group Responds to FTA Criticism of DTP Agreement and Virginia’s Band-Aid Approach to Cost Cuts
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG SAYS DOT ASSESSMENT REINFORCES NEED
FOR DULLES RAILWAY COMPETITION
MEDIA ADVISORY:
TYSONS TUNNEL RALLY SET FOR TONIGHT
Attendees will learn about Dulles Metrorail latest developments,
prospects for a tunnel under Tysons Corner
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG SAYS “ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS”
Organization & the Public to Hold Chairman Connolly, Other Supervisors to Their Promises
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG SAYS FTA DECISION NOT FINAL WORD
Group calls for a comprehensive & fully independent review,
pledges to continue its campaign
MEDIA ADVISORY:
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG, SUPPORTING GROUPS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE PRIOR TO MONDAY’S FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Group also providing free bus transportation to help citizens attend Board meeting
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG APPLAUDS REP. DAVIS’ SUPPORT FOR ITS EFFORTS
Congressman signs group’s petition calling for competitive bidding
& consideration of tunnel option
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG TAKES COMPETITION MESSAGE TO
CAPITOL HILL & TO NORTHERN VIRGINIANS
Submits Testimony to Congressional Hearing;
Launching New People-focused Advertising Campaign
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG CALLS FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING ON METRORAIL PROJECT
Public discourse on Dulles Extension needed before Board acts on
proposed agreement, funding issues
TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG TO BRIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND
CANDIDATES
ON METRO EXTENSION
Those seeking elected office will learn about status of project as well
as importance of competitive bidding
TysonsTunnel.org
Says Deal Announcement is Not Final
Act
Grass-roots organization will
continue to advocate tunnel option;
Calls on FTA and County Supervisors
to open bidding.
TysonsTunnel.org Petitions FTA For Full and Open Competition, Environmental and Independent Reviews of the Tunnel Option
Filing charges ongoing sole-source negotiations seriously jeopardize Metrorail project
March 23, 2007 - TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG DEBUTS NEW RADIO AD
Spot calls for competitive bidding for Metrorail extension to Dulles
Seeing is Believing: TysonsTunnel.org Releases Video Depicting Elevated Rail Pitfalls
March 13, 2007: TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG SAYS FAIRFAX RESOLUTION IS GREAT NEWS
March 13, 2007: TYSONSTUNNEL.ORG TAKING ADVOCACY
CAMPAIGN TO HIT AIRWAVES
February 28, 2007: Media Advisory:
GREATER McLEAN CHAMBER LUNCHEON TO FEATURE METRORAIL EXTENSION PANEL DISCUSSION WITH NOTED EXPERTS
Event Slated for Thursday Beginning at 11:30 a.m.
>> Miss the luncheon? View video here (Windows Media Player required) <<
The following statement is from the Office of Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor
of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
February 13, 2007 : Bolling Calls on Kaine to Revisit Tysons Corner Tunnel
February 8, 2007 : Media Advisory:
TYSONS TUNNEL RALLY SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Attendees will hear the latest news and benefits of tunnel vs. elevated-rail at community event
February 5, 2007 : Major International Contractor Makes Fixed Price Offer for Tyson's Corner Tunnel: ACS Dragados Proposal Beats Most Recent Elevated Rail Cost Estimate by $200 Million
December 4, 2006: TysonsTunnel.org Commissions and Funds Preliminary Engineering for Metrorail Tunnel Under Tysons Corner, Plans to be Ready in January Suitable for Competitive Bidding
November 15, 2006: TysonsTunnel.org Holds Town Hall Meeting Calling For Opening Bidding Process and Gaining Fair Consideration for Metrorail Tunnel under Tysons Corner
October 25, 2006: "It's Not Over til It's Under!"
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Reports:
FTA Letter to MWAA (PDF)
August 20, 2007
Grantee Design Scope Review (PDF)
August 20, 2007
Project Cost Contingency Baseline Review (PDF)
August 20, 2007
Assessment and Evaluation of Grantee Project Cost Estimate (PDF)
August 20, 2007
Grantee Project Schedule Review (PDF)
August 14, 2007
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Media/Video:
WAMU 88.5 - Fairfax Officials Near Deadline for Metro Extension Design
Danielle Karson, June 5, 2007
WUSA 9 - Tysons Tunnel: Unlikely Option For Fairfax Supervisors
June 4, 2007
NBC 4 News - Tysons Tunnel Project Not Likely
June 4, 2007
NBC 4 News - Fairfax Officials Vote Down Motion To Delay Dulles Rail Vote
June 4, 2007
ABC 7 News - Fairfax Supervisors Won't Delay Vote on Rail Project
June 4, 2007
Scott Monett, President, TysonsTunnel.org to discuss Dulles Metrorail on BlogTalkRadio: Check show schedule here
BlogTalkRadio.com - June 3, 2007
HOT 99.5, DC101, BIG 100, and WMZQ Interview with Scott Monett,
President of Tysons Tunnel
March 18, 2007
A Tunnel for Tysons is Better for Our Future
60-second TV spot. Opens in own window. Windows Media Player required.
Media and Blog permission: Please feel free to link to this video.
Tysons Tunnel Rally-Camera 1 (February 11, 2007)
Tysons Tunnel Rally-Camera 2 (February 11, 2007)
March 9, 2007 - Windows Media Player required. Opens in own window.
Media and Blog permission: Please feel free to link to this video.
Tysons Tunnel Townhall 2 (December 4, 2006)
March 9, 2007 - Windows Media Player required. Opens in own window.
Media and Blog permission: Please feel free to link to this video.
Greater McLean Chamber Luncheon Featuring Metrorail Extension
Panel Discussion with Noted Experts (March 1, 2007)
March 5, 2007 - Windows Media Player required. Opens in own window.
WTOP-AM Radio - Transcript for "Ask the Governor": Washington, D.C.
February 27, 2007 - 9:00am - Transcript from radio program with host Mike Moss.
Governor Kaine explains his position on Metrorail through Tysons Corner and the tunnel.
NBC 4 News - Battle Continues Over Proposed Tysons Tunnel
January 22, 2007 - Video opens in new window
WTOP News - Supervisors Endorse Tysons Metro Tunnel
January 9, 2007
NBC 4 News - Va. Residents Hope To Gain Support For
Tysons Tunnel Project: Kaine Already Denounced Proposal
January 8, 2007
ABC 7 News - Video on Demand: McLean Group Seeks to
Revive Metro Tunnel Plan for Tysons
November 20, 2006
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Events:
Click to view a list of events
Letters (posted as PDF and linked HTML files):
January 14, 2008 Letter from Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust to FTA
Posted: Tuesday, January 23, 2008
January 11, 2008 Letter from Virginia Senator J. Chapman "Chap" Petersen to FTA
Posted: Tuesday, January 23, 2008
January 18, 2008 NoVA Legislators to FTA
Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
June 4, 2007: Fairfax County Government Center briefing: Letter to Supporters of The Tunnel from Scott Monett, President of TysonsTunnel.org
Monday, June 4, 2007
Letter to Supporters of The Tunnel from Scott Monett, President of TysonsTunnel.org
Posted Friday, April 13, 2007
Letter from Scott Monett to Pierce Homer in response to March 9, 2007 Washington Post article and the letter from Matthew Tucker to Va. Secretary of Transportatio Pierce Homer
March 9, 2007
Letter from Scott Monett: Thank You Tysons Tunnel Supporters
February 16, 2007
Town of Vienna - January 2007 Newsletter - Page 3
January, 2007
Letter of Support from Chairman Gerald E. Connolly and
the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
January 8, 2007
Letter of Support from Chairman Gerald E. Connolly and
the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
January 8, 2007
Letter of Support from Honorable William T. Coleman (former Secretary of U.S. Dept. of Transportation) with regard to FTA's position on Metrorail project
December 4, 2006
Letter from Scott Monett, president of TysonsTunnel.org, appearing in the Editorial & Opinion section (page A4) of The Times - Fairfax County (McLean, Great Falls, Vienna)
November 30, 2006
Letter to Governor Timothy M. Kaine, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
November 15, 2006
Letter of Support from Dana Kauffman
November 13, 2006
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Legislative Action (posted as PDF files):
March
12,
2007 Resolution by Fairfax County Board
of Supervisors
March 12, 2007
January 8, 2007 Resolution by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
January 8, 2007
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