
Mixed News about Rockingham Park Expansion
Both proposals include the need for expansive parking lots, would increase traffic in an already congested part of the county, and are not in keeping with the park’s purpose.
Kim was hired as executive director in 2007 when the Community Alliance for Preservation transitioned from a volunteer organization with a steering committee to an incorporated organization with a board of directors. Prior to that, she served as steering committee president for the Community Alliance for Preservation from 2002-2007 and was a steering committee member from 2000-2002. Kim also served on the board of directors of Redeemer Classical School from 2005-2007 and is an active volunteer in the Harrisonburg community. She holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. Read more >
Both proposals include the need for expansive parking lots, would increase traffic in an already congested part of the county, and are not in keeping with the park’s purpose.
We are pleased by this process and the outcome—a real welcome change in dialogue and community input in transportation planning that we know will lead to impactful projects.
After hearing from the community, it is certainly obvious that Keezletown is a special, much loved place.
If you live or travel through the Harrisonburg and Rockingham area, please take a look at this plan.
After hearing from the community, it is certainly obvious that Keezletown is a special, much loved place.
Why road reconfiguration? In short—safety! But also, road reconfigurations improve efficiency and are more cost effective than pavement solutions.
The ill-conceived loop road once proposed through the farmland around Harrisonburg would have impacted many areas of Rockingham County.
It was great to see so many Keezletown folks out at the Ruritan Hall on September 27! Mark your calendar for meeting two November 1.
It is important that Rockingham County folks participate so that this plan is a true reflection of what residents want for their community over the next 20 years.
After a year of work compiling traffic and safety data and incorporating public input, VDOT’s recommendation for improvements along the route is almost complete.
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