The LEAF program has transformed Lynchburg's roads for the better, and the density of the

sponsor signs is not an issue in terms of appearance or distraction.

     Please allow signage less than 1/2 mile apart.

The gardens are a great way to make the highway's more beautiful. I agree

• Our community will be able to design more gardens if the regulations are changed from ½ mile spacing to ¼ mile spacing.  In this economy, we need to show positive change in projects.

• Our community’s landscape contracting businesses will benefit from increased garden installations as a result of this regulation change.

• Given current municipal budget constraints, this regulation change can allow communities to improve their neighborhoods without any municipal fiscal outlay.

• The City of Lynchburg has had over $1.75 million in donations for gardens.  Our community can use that kind of economic boost in our challenging recession.

• Our community has begun a Comprehensive and Roadside Management Program.  Residents and visitors love what a beautiful change this program has made.  We foresee greater opportunity to increase our gardens and lower VDOT Maintenance with the suggested regulatory change to 24VAC30-121-40.

• The City of Lynchburg follows the ¼ mile spacing rule for signage.  Their highways are beautiful and uncluttered.  Mayor Joan Foster cites visitors move to Lynchburg because of their beautiful highways.  Our community would like the same kind of highway experience.  This program and regulatory change can enable our town to be transformed.

• Our entire office is in support of changing the VDOT regulation to ¼ mile spacing between signs!  We love highway gardens!

• We are big supporters of Liberty University.  We would love to see them implement even more gorgeous gardens along their Route 460 frontage through donations.

• We encourage this regulation change to reduce maintenance for a state program already struggling with job loss.

• Our community could see higher revenue through increased tourism with more highway gardens.

• Our family/business sponsors a sign in Lynchburg/Rocky Mount/Liberty University.  We will continue to sponsor this great program and would love to see more opportunities for gardens.

I support the recommended change.

I support the changes. Please allow for the 1/4 mile spacing.

The communities of Lynchburg will be able to design more gardens if the regulations are changed from ½ mile spacing to ¼ mile spacing.  In this economy, we can show positive change with projects such as this one.

The Lynchburg Tree Stewards support the amendment to allow signs and community gardens to be placed 1/4 mile apart rather than 1/2 mile apart on highways where the speed limit has been raised from 45 to 60 miles an hour.

Margaret Denham

I support the recommended changes.  These changes will allow more private funds to beautify our roadways rather than scarce government funds.

I support the recommended changes.

• I foresee greater opportunity to increase our gardens and lower VDOT Maintenance with the suggested regulatory change to 24VAC30-121-40.

• I would love to see Liberty University implement even more gardens along their Route 460 frontage through donations.

I support the recommended changes.

We approve the changes.

Residents and visiters love what a beautiful change this program has made. We foresee greater opportunity to increase our garden and lower VDOT maintenance with the suggested regulation chang to 24VAC30-121-40.

Garden Supporter,

Wyatt Wilson

The Jerry Falwell Parkway is a great asset to educate travelers of just what it is they are passing through.  Liberty University is a beautiful campus that portions of 460 present and this amendment will only increase the area aesthetically.

Thank you,

Tyler 

We support the recommended changes.

I definitely support the proposed changes.  And I'd like to add that the beautiful gardens on Liberty University's campus are a big plus for the City of Lynchburg.  Beautification anywhere in our city helps tourism!  And since Rt. 460 cuts right through the LU campus, it's an ideal spot for gardens.  Also, they complement the other landscaping on campus.  Beautiful!

• Our community will be able to design more gardens if the regulations are changed from ½ mile spacing to ¼ mile spacing.  In this economy, we need to show positive change in projects.

.Changes would allow more gardens to help beautify the communities.

I support the recommended changes.

I support the recommended changes. 

As Chairman of the above Commission, I strongly urge passage of the recommended change to the sign regulations.  Our community truly appreciates the beautiful gardens completed to date! 

i support the petition .Our roads need to keep a nice apperance.VDOT needs the money for maintenance .

I support these changes.