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West Virginia State Rail Plan

Dec 1, 2013

December 2013: Replacement of the Duffields station – Ranson is working with the developers of “Northport” (a mixed use community). This proposed stop would also serve Charles Town.All of West Virginia’s MARC stations need investment to bring the stations into compliance...

National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-Oriented Development Act of 2013

Apr 20, 2013

April 2013: Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish an initiative to promote intercity and urban passenger rail operations and transportation-oriented development by creating rail projects qualified for federal incentives for communities. https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1544

W.Va. Senate OKs tax credit for E. Panhandle commuter rail service

Apr 1, 2013

April 2013: First, SB 103 would require the two states to negotiate a written agreement making the train service accountable to both Maryland and West Virginia taxpayers and riders. Once that task has been accomplished SB 103 would allow CSX, which...

Agreements for Relocation of Duffields Station to NorthPort Station at Jefferson Orchards

Jan 24, 2013

January 24, 2013: The development plans for Jefferson Orchards have been approved by Ranson. Jefferson Orchards is planned as a transit-oriented community. MARC, CSX and the West Virginia Rail Authority have approved the concept of moving the Duffields station to the...

Ranson Comprehensive Plan, SmartCode Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning of Jefferson Orchards, Jefferson Orchards Land Development Plan & Plat

Apr 1, 2012

April 2012: Ranson Comprehensive Plan: Adopted Ranson SmartCode Zoning Ordinance: Adopted Rezoning of Jefferson Orchards: Adopted Jefferson Orchards Land Development Plan & Plat: Adopted 2012 – April – Land Development Plan _ Plat 2012 – April – Rezoning of Jefferson...

Public Hearing for Jefferson Orchards Zoning Amendment

Mar 26, 2012

Planning Commission holds public hearing for Zoning Amendment for Jefferson Orchards.  Zoning to Smart Code New Community PC Resolution #12-10 sent to Council for 2 readings.

Zoning Ordinance Study & Recommendations

Mar 1, 2012

March 2012: State Code requires Ranson conduct a complete study of the land after Comprhensive Plan and before Site Plan approval 2012-Zoning-Report-and-Final-Study-with-Exhibits

Summary of Feedback from Residents about the future of Ranson

Sep 8, 2011

September 8 to 14, 2011: In an unprecedented week-long mega-workshop, city officials, residents, business community and a team of international consultants considered ideas and actions to help guide Ranson, Charles Town, and Jefferson County towards a future rich in opportunity...

Kick-off of 2012 Comprehensive Plan

Sep 1, 2011

September 2011: President of Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute and the Governors’ Institute on Community Design, Governor Parris Glendening delivered the keynote address to kickoff a weeklong planning workshop in Ranson, WV. Gov. Glendening challenges Ranson, WV to plan for the...

HUD Challenge Planning Grant – Charette Report

Sep 1, 2011

Fall of 2011: Jefferson Orchards allows for a Village, Town Center or Transit Oriented Development Community Type. Plan shows a Transit Oriented Development in addition to a single use industrial “District.” The industrial area could be west of a central mixed...

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