[MR] Jordan Bridge opening Oct. 27 pluus opinion.

[Roy B. Scherer]

For those within the populance who live in the Norfolk-Portsmouth area -
         This may well be of interest to you.  It's forwarded from, 
the unofficial Libertarian Party of Virginia forum, which is at 
<LPVA-Forum at yahoogroups.com>.
         A second item, expressing an opinion, follows the primary 
information.  You may or may not find this of interest.  No intent 
here to violate posting guidelines for the Lists.
-- YIS,
-- Britton

>To: "LPVA-Forum at yahoogroups.com" <LPVA-Forum at yahoogroups.com>
>From: [XXXXXX}
>Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:59:52 +0000
>Subject: [LPVA-Forum] Jordan Bridge opening Oct. 27.
>
>My brother Mike has been lead project engineer on construction of 
>the Jordan Bridge over the Elizabeth River in Norfolk-Portsmouth. It 
>is built with 100% private funds, and paid for by tolls. On Oct. 27 
>crossing will be free, for the grand opening. Other events, 
>including a 5K race will be held there.
>
>Joe [XXXXXX}
>
><http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/south-norfolk-jordan-bridge-open-oct-29>http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/south-norfolk-jordan-bridge-open-oct-29
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Bridge

         [WARNING: OPINION follows.  Feel free to disregard . . . -- Britton]

>Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:53:38 -0400
>From: [XXXXXX - if you have replies, send to me and I'll forward 
>them. -- Britton]
>Subject: [LPVA Announce] OPINION: Building Bridges in Chesapeake
>
>Working title: Private Sector Steps In to Build Bridge -- While City 
>Council Dithers For 30 Years.
>
>Dear Colleagues,
>
>Here's an example of the private sector stepping in to initiate a 
>needed project.
>
>After letting an old bridge fall into disrepair, the city of 
>Chesapeake received an offer from a bridge-building company to 
>replace the rotting structure with a state-of-the-art new one. The 
>project is financed entirely by the private sector, and the company 
>plans to earn its investment back through tolls.
>
>Long-time LP member Joe Rudmin (L-Harrisonburg) brought this to my 
>attention. He also mentioned that his brother Mike Rudmin was the 
>lead project engineer. Congrats to Mike! I'm sure Joe is proud of 
>his brother's work.
>
>Check it out:
>
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Bridge#A_New_Bridge
>
>There is also a webpage for the bridge project itself:
>
>http://www.snjb.net/
>
>On Saturday, October 27th, the builder is celebrating the imminent 
>opening of the bridge with its Bridge Bash weekend. Events include a 
>5k run & walk, and a bike run. On Sunday, there will be a free 
>driving preview of the bridge. See the complete schedule:
>
>http://www.snjb.net/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/60-bridge-bash-schedule-of-events
>
>Maybe we Libertarians should organize a group to participate in the 
>walk, perhaps carrying signs or wearing shirts promoting the private 
>sector. "Private Sector Crosses Jordan, Government Stuck in the 
>mud", "sell all the roads to the private sector - maybe the potholes 
>will get fixed!" Or perhaps "Libertarians support the private sector".
>
>In any case, the Libertarian Party supports the transfer of the 
>means of transportation from government hands to the private sector.
>
>Congratulations go to the builder, Figg Bridge Developers, for its 
>successful completion of the project.
>
>**********************************************************
>
>The above article has also been posted to the LPVA Facebook page:
>
>http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=530816066946498&id=133548453339930
>
>Sincerely Yours,
>
>         Marc Montoni, Secretary
>         Libertarian Party of Virginia
>         http://www.LPVA.com
>         <Secretary at LPVA.com> <mailto:Secretary at LPVA.com>
>
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