Join

The state’s largest municipal airport wants a VRE name change

With nearly 90,000 aircraft that fly in and out of the Manassas Regional Airport, which sits on nearly 1,000 acres of land, injecting some $375 million into the local economy each year, officials there say it’s time for the state’s only commuter railroad to recognize its size.

The airport’s operations board has asked Virginia Railway Express to remove the “Broad Run” portion of the name of the commuter railroad station, leaving only the airport’s name, dubbing it “Manassas Airport Station.”

The Broad Run is the creek that flows nearby the stations and often overflows its banks during heavy rains, blocking access to and from the station from Piper Lane.

Here’s the full PDF resolution from the airport operations board. The airport commission will vote on the measure at its Thursday meeting.

If VRE officials decide to change the name, it would come as the agency is spending up to $30 million to add 600 new parking spaces on the opposite side of the track where the current parking lot sits today, and a new pedestrian tunnel under the track so riders can get to the station platform.

The existing parking lot will be razed to make room for new track, providing storage for more trains during middays and weekends when VRE trails aren’t rolling.

The work should be completed by 2022, just in time for the opening of the new E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstate 66 outside the Capital Beltway.

The private firm that will operate the lanes paid for the station expansion in hopes the new spaces will encourage more people to get off the highway to take the train, making room for more drivers on the road who are willing to pay tolls.

Author

  • I'm the Founder and Publisher of Potomac Local News. Raised in Woodbridge, I'm now raising my family in Northern Virginia and care deeply about our community. If you're not getting our FREE email newsletter, you are missing out. Subscribe Now!

    View all posts

Recent Stories

A Quote for Your Thursday

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, “The Great Gatsby”

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for its Universal Human Rights Day Awards, honoring individuals, organizations, and groups who have significantly contributed to advancing human rights and equality in the community.

On November 12, a man committed multiple robberies at convenience stores in the area, displaying a handgun and fleeing with money from each location, police said.

VDOT tests the ParkZen app to provide real-time parking availability at six commuter lots, aiming to improve access to transit options.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by current events, family responsibilities, or the demands of work? If stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion are weighing you down, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. At Peaceful Mind Solutions, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable, and we’re here to help.

We offer in person and virtual appointments. Our in person office is located in Kingstowne Virginia.

Our team offers compassionate support and practical tools tailored to help you navigate life’s complexities with greater ease and confidence. Whether you’re struggling with personal issues, managing family stress, or dealing with professional pressures, we are committed to helping you find peace and clarity.

Read More

Submit your own Community Post here.

Established transportation company has immediate part-time position open as a back-up driver transporting military personnel from the Woodbridge area to Baltimore and Richmond. No CDL required but must be able to pass DOT physical and drug test. Must good driving record and pass criminal background check. Send resume with references to [email protected] or call 606-594-7018

Job details

Employer: Bfs Transportation
Position: 15 Passenger Van Driver
Employment type: Part-time
Workplace type: Fully in-person (in Woodbridge)
Compensation: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified
Contact for application questions: Not specified

Submit your own Community Post here.

Sing a Song of Christmas!!!

Join the New Dominion Choraliers for an impressive and exciting concert celebrating the Brightest and Best of the season. Along with the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, the chorus opens the program opens with Vivaldi’s Gloria, a joyful hymn of praise

Sell Your Home the Modern Way. Sell for More.

Bob Mathew, founder of Snapdoor, will show you how to sell your home the modern way and make more. Snapdoor’s platform incorporates top agent best practices and lets you sell your home directly to home buyers through an online, transparent, step-by-step

×

Subscribe to our mailing list