Streetcar plan has money and desire (Arlington, VA)

Plans to build a Northern Virginia streetcar network, once considered fanciful, received a major boost last week, when officials unanimously voted to give the project its first big infusion of funding.

“It is one of the most important things we can do to move people in Northern Virginia and deal with air pollution and global warming,” said Authority Chairman Chris Zimmerman, who also is a member of the Arlington County Board.

The proposal also fits with the vision followed for decades by Arlington of directing development near transit, such as along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor.

Washington Post