Posted 1/15/2024, 8:53:56 PM
Roem Questions Use of Transportation Funds for Potomac Yard Arena
- State Sen. Roem questions diverting $150-200 million of transportation funds to proposed Potomac Yard arena project
- Transportation leader Backmon says she wasn't consulted about using these funds, concerning to Roem
- Roem asks what projects would lose funding - safety improvements, congestion relief could be delayed
- Says money could save lives via roundabouts, be better spent on her Route 28 improvement project
- Calls for specifics on funding "Vague platitudes about tax is not policy"