Sign the petition to Underground Utilities on U.S. 1

On July 26, Mt. Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck is bringing a board matter before his colleagues that would raise the funds to finally underground utilities on U.S. 1 and other revitalizations areas in Fairfax County.  His plan creates a revolving fund with revenue raised by a utility fee capped capped at $1/month and reimbursed by development proffers.  Fairfax County is the only jurisdiction in Virginia authorized to impose this fee.

Supervisor Rodney Lusk supports the measure and Patch is reporting that Chairman Jeff McKay also supports funding for underground utilities on U.S. 1.

 

Transit-oriented development requires underground utilities.  Climate change and traffic accidents undermine Fairfax County resiliency.

 

VDOT has committed $15 million and Verizon has already committed to fund their $45 million cost of undergrounding on U.S. 1 if the County pays $10M for to expand the underground duct bank.  Prince William County funded underground utilities on 14-miles of U.S. 1 using local funds.  Fairfax County is significantly wealthier and can afford the same amenities, and we cannot leave this money on the table.  

 

Underground utilities are supported by the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens and the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce.  Please join Delegate Paul Krizek and me in urging the County Board of Supervisors to support Supervisor Dan Storck's proposal.

We will deliver all comments you make to the Board of Supervisors before their meeting.