ROUNDUP: Conservation Community on Clean Car Standards
On Friday, February 19th, the Virginia Senate passed Delegate Bagby's HB1965 and the bill is now on its way to the Governor's desk.
Bill of the Day: Safe Walking & Biking
VCN supports HB1841, HB1903, and HB2262 in order to make biking and walking both safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
Bill of the Day: Clean Car Standards
During this session of the General Assembly, Virginia has its best opportunity in years to advance transportation electrification through Clean Car Standards (HB1965) which will expand consumer car choice, keep automobile jobs in Virginia, reduce air pollution from transportation emissions, and improve human health.
Virginia Invests $34 Million to Electrify Port of Virginia
Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia will replace all-diesel cargo handling equipment at the Port of Virginia with zero-emission all-electric equipment.
Network Partners Weigh in on Vehicle Electrification
Several VCN partners submitted comments that addressed concerns over cost of deployment and rate design, energy storage, and public charging infrastructure.
Roundup: Northam announces $3.7 billion investment in rail infrastructure
Gov. Ralph Northam announced a $3.7 billion investment to transform the Commonwealth’s passenger, commuter, and freight rail.
VCN, Virginia Transit Association Conclude Summer of Listening Sessions
Over the course of the summer, VCN partnered with the Virginia Transit Association to host community listening sessions throughout the Commonwealth to find out how public transportation could be improved. The six sessions were hosted by Jay Fisette, former chair of the Arlington County Board, and covered a wealth of [...]