GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

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remainder of line 19, all of line 20 and through congestion. on line 21

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to the Rail Enhancement Fund pursuant to § 33.1-221.1:1.1.

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The governing body of any city or town receiving construction funds for urban system highways pursuant to §33.1-23.3 may expend such funds for the undertaking and financing of rail projects that, in the locality’s determination, will result in mitigation of highway congestion.  Such projects shall include a minimum of 30 percent cash or in-kind matching contribution from a private source, which may include a railroad, a regional authority, a local government source, or a combination of such sources.

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The governing body of any county receiving construction funds for secondary system highways pursuant to § 33.1-23.4 may expend such funds for the undertaking and financing of rail projects that, in the governing body’s determination, will result in mitigation of highway congestion.  Such projects shall include a minimum of 30 percent cash or in-kind matching contribution from a private source, which may include a railroad, a regional authority, a local government source, or a combination of such sources.