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MICHAEL A. UIIKEIIEN 

Ray LaHood 

Secretaiy of Transporlalion 

U.S. Dcpnrlincnt of Traiisporlation 

1200 NKW Jersey Avcmie, SK 

Wasliingtoii, DC 205<J0 

Dear Mr. LaHoocI: 

Kockinghnni County is one of (he five jnrisdiclion.s that comprise (lie Shenandoah 

Valley Regional Airport Commission. Rockingham strongly supports the Shenandoah 

Valley Regional Airport Commission's grant application before the Department of 

Transportation under (he Small Coninuinity Air Service Development Hrograni. 

The Airport is critical for the economic vitality of our region and its future. The 

County values the many benefits provided by a regional airport, and eonliiuies to invest 

significnntly in its development. Our coiiiinunity's air.service was dramatically impacted 

following the events of September 11,2001. Prior to 2001, the region had proven its 

ability to support iinsubsidized air service provided the carrier was able to offer viable, 

timely and economical acce.ss to critical hubs. 

Our incuinbciil air can'icr, Colgaii Air, began providing United Express sen-ice to 

Washington Dulles International Airpoil in 2008. Upgrading the aircraft, in addition to 

adding (his new service with grcaily-iiiipi'ovcd fares and improving connectivity, has 

resulted in an increasing luimber of boardiiigs. These invcslmcnts by Colgaii represent 

the first substantial iniprovenient by an air carrier in our ser\'ice in a number of years. 

As noted, the response to this change has been very favorable; however, (he 

cliailcnge for (he Conimi.ssion is lo coniimiiiieale this improveniciil in air .service, fares 

and equipment. To overcome eight years of less than desirable scn'iee, an aggressive, 

sustained marketing campaign is critical to adequately comniunicate this positive change. 

The cosi to implement such a program e.xceetis available local resources. The 

Commi.ssion has applied for a grant to meet this important need. 

Mosr omcE uox izsz, iiAnRiRONniiiio, VIRGINIA 22ao3 

TELEPllOtJl; (S10) SGJ-3027 • FAX (540) 564.3017 

V/cbsilc: www.ioclifiiylKiincounlyva.oov 

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Approving this grant for the Shenaiidoah Valley Airport Commission will 

continue the positive growth in passenger trafl'ic and increase rcvcmie for (he cairicr, 

(hereby lessening, or possibly eliininaling, our community's reliance on the subsidy 

under the Ivsscniial Air Scr\'ice Program. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration of (his applicnlion. 

Sincerely, 

JSP/tsg 

Gregory W. Campbell 

Patrick J. ColTicId 

Kurt D. Modgen 

Stephen !•". Owen 

Michael G. Mamp, 111 

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Stephen F. Owen /^^ ^ 116 W.BEVERLEY STREET 

City Manager ^^^ ^ ^'^ - Box 58 

J-^ CiTv or ^'^. P J ; STAUNTON, VA 24402 

Birthplace of the /SffA T TfVT'TY>tvf 540.332.3812(0) 

Couiicli-Manager ^^- " \^1>1^J L WI N 540.851.4000(F) 

Form of Government . . 

AtjgtJSt 5, 2010 

Ray LaHoo(J 

Secretary of Transpoitation 

(Jnited States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington D.C. 20590 

Dear Mr. LaHood: 

The City of Staunton is one of the five membership jurisdictions that created the 

Shenandoah valley Regional Airport Commission, this is to advise that we 

strongly support the Grant Application before the Department of Transpotlation 

by the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission under the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program. 

The Airport is critical to the economic vitality of our region and its future. We 

value the many benefits of our regional airport and have invested significantiy in 

its development over the years. Our community was dramatically impacted in 

the months and years following September 11, 2001. Prior to 2001 our 

community had proven that given the viable and economical access, it can 

sustain unsubsidized air service. 

Recently our incumbent air cariier, Colgari Air, introduced'United Express service 

to Washington Dulles International Airport. This new service has brought greatly 

improved fares along with improved connectivity for our passengers. Colgan also 

upgraded the aircraft used in the market. This represents the first substantive 

improvement in our service in many years. 

Initial.response to this change has been very favorable; however, our challenge 

as a community is to comrnunicate this improvement in air service, fares and 

equipment. To overcome ttie past seven years of less than desirable service, an 

aggressive, sustained marketing campaign is needed to adequately communicate 

this positive change. The cost of implementing such a program exceeds 

available local resources. 

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Should the Department of Transportation award a grant to the Shenandoah 

Valley Regional Airport Commission, we feel strongly that it would result in 

improved passenger traffic, increased revenue for the carrier and lessen or 

possibly eliminate our communit/s reliance for subsidy under the Essential Air 

Service Program. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this application. 

Sincerely, 

S^lcL^ 

Stephen F. Owen 

City Manager 

cc: Gregory Campbell 

Patrick Coffield 

Michael Hamp 

Joseph Paxton 

Kurt Hodgen 

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COUNTY OF AUGUSTA, VA. 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 

LARRY C. HOWOVSHttl. CERAIO >V. GARBER 

North Rr/et Middle Rivei 

TKACYC. PyilS. IR. WENDEl(.LCOlEr/AH 

Pasturci lEREMVM.SHlffUTT . wav w 

Beverley Mattor 

NAHCY TAYLOR SORRELS OAVIO E. BEYUR 

RIvcrheads South River 

PATRICK J. COFFIELD - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 

AUGUSTA COUrnV GOVERNMENT CENTER 

P.O. BOX 590, VERONA, VA 24482:0590 

(540) 245-5610 FAX (540) 245-5621 

coadmin@co.3ugu5ta.va.us 

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August 9. 2010 

Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

1 am writing to you today on behalf of the County of Augusta, which is one of the five 

membership jurisdictions that created the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission. 

We strongly support the Grant Application before the Department of Transportation by the 

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission under the Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. 

We value the many benefits of our regional airport and have invested significantly in its 

development over the years. The Airport is critical to the economic vitality of our region 

and its future. Our community was dramatically impacted in the months and yiears 

following September 11, 2001. Prior to 2001 our community had proven that given the 

viable and economical access, it can sustain unsubsidized air service. 

Recently our incumbent air carrier, Colgan Air, introduced United Express sen/ice to 

Washington Dulles International Airport. This new service has brought greatly improved 

fares along with improved connectivity for our passengers. Colgan also upgraded the 

aircraft used in the market. This represents the first substantive improvement in our 

service in many years. 

Initial response to this change has been very favorable; however, our challenge as a 

community is to communicate this improvement in air service, fares and equipment. To 

overcome the past seven years of less than desirable service, an aggressive, sustained 

marketing campaign is needed to adequately communicate this positive change. The 

cost of implementing such a program exceeds available local resources. 

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Should the Department of Transportation award a grant to the Shenandoah Valley 

Regional Airport Cpmnhis^ion, we feel strongly that it would result in improved 

passenger traffic, increased revenue for the carrier andi'essen or possibly eliminate our 

community's reliance for subsidy under the Essential Air Service Program. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this application. 

Sincerely, 

9^. Patrick J. Cofftekf, County Administrator 

PJC/rra 

cc: Jennifer M. Whetzel, Finance Director 

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CITY OF WAYNESBORO MICHAEL G. HAMP II. CITY MANAGER 

WWW.WAYN f SBORO.VA.US 

S03 Wcsi Mflin Sueet SiiSe ?I0 

V/a>nest)oro. VA229S0 

(540) 9't2-6600 

Fax (SfOJ 947-6671 

August 17,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington DC 20590 

Dear Mr. LaHood: 

The City of Waynesboro is one of the five membership Jurisdictions that created the Shenandoah Valley Regional 

Alnaort Commission. This is to advise you that we support the Grant Application that Is before the Department of 

Transportation by the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission under the Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. 

This airport is critical to the economic vitality of our region and its future. We value the many benefits of our 

regional airport and have invested significantly in its development over the years. 

Recently our Incumbent carrier, Colgan Air, introduced United Express service to Washington Dulles International 

Airport. This new service has greatly Improved fares, as well as Improved connectivity for our passengers. Colgan 

also upgraded the aircraft used in the market. This represents the first substantive improvement to our service in 

many years. 

Initial response to this change has been very favorable; however, our challenge as a community is to communicate 

this improvement in air servlce,.fares, and equipment. To overcome the past seven years of less than desirable 

service, an aggressive, sustained marketing campaign is needed to adequately communicate this positive change. 

The cost of implementing such a program exceeds available local resources. 

Should the Department of Transportation award a grant to the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission, we 

feel strongly that it would result in improved passenger traffic, increased revenue for the carrier, and lessen or 

possibly eliminate our community's reliance for subsidy under the Essential Air Service Program. 

Thanking you in advance for your consideration of this application, I am 

Sincerely, 

Michael G. Hamp, II 

City Manager 

cc: Gregory Campbell, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Executive Director 

Patrick Coffield, Augusta County Administrator 

Stephen Owen, Staunton Oty Manager 

Joseph Paxton, Rockingham County Administrator 

Kurt Hodgen, Harrisonburg City Manager 

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City of Harrisonbuirg, Virginia 

Office of the City Manager 

345 Soulh Main Street Kuit D. Hodgen 

Post Ollico Box 20031 City Manager 

Harrisonburg, VA 22802 

3 ^Sl ^ "<* ^Ji ^ (MO)432-7701/FAX(540)432-7778 

August 9, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave SE 

I Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing to you today on behalf of the City of Harrisonburg, one of the five membership 

jurisdictions that created the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission, to strongly express 

our support of the grant application submitted by the Commission under the Small Community Air 

Service Development Program. 

We value the many benefits of our regional airport and have invested significantly in its 

development over the years. The Airport is critical to the economic vitality of our region and its 

future. Our community was dramatically impacted in the months and years following September 11, 

2001. Prior to that time, oiir corhmiinity had proven that given the viable and economical access, it 

could sustain unsubsidized air service. 

About two years ago, our incurnbent air carrier, Colgan Air, introduced United Express service to 

Washington Dulles Intematlonal Airport. This sen/ice has brought greatly Improved fares along with 

improved connectivity for our passengers. Colgan also upgraded thie aircraft used in the market. 

This represented the first substantive improvement in our sen/ice in many years. While response to 

this change has been very favorable, in order to overcome the past years of less than desirable 

service, an aggressive, sustained riiaiketing carnpaign is needed to adequately communicate the 

positive changes to our public. The cost of implementing such a program exceeds available local 

resources. 

Should the Department of Transportation award a grant to the Commission, we would anticipate 

improved passenger traffic, increased revenue for the carrier and the reduction oi" elimination of our 

reliance on subsidies under the Essential Air Sen/ice Program, a 'win-win" situation for both the 

Department and our Commission. 

Your favorable consideration of this application would be greatly appreciated. 

Sincerely, 

Kurt D. Hodgd 

City Manager 

The City Wit h The Planned Future 

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HARRISONBUR Q - ROCKINGHAM 

Chamber of Commerce 

Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20S90 

Mr. LaHood, 

I am writing to you today on t>ehalf of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, to support 

a Grant Application to the Department of Transportation by the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport 

Commission under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

We value the many benefits of our regional airport and have invested significantly in its development 

over the years. The Airport is critical to the continued economic vitality of our region. The Chamber of 

Commerce recognizes that this airport will continue to serve as a major economic development engine 

as our region grows. 

last year. United Express t>egan service to V/ashington Dulles International Airport. This new service has 

brought greatly improved fares along with improved connectivity for our passengers. The air carrier also 

upgraded the aircraft used in the market. This represented the first substantive improvement in service 

to the business, recreation and University sports in many years. 

Initial response to this change has been very favorable, however, the ongoing challenge as a community 

is to communicate this improvement in air service, fares and equipment. To overcome the past years of 

less than desirable service, an aggressive, sustained marketing campaign is needed to adequately 

communicate this positive change. The cost of implementing such a program exceeds available local 

resources. The airport has dedicated more staff time to marketing and the Chamber has supported this 

effort and feels that we have been solid partners with the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. 

On behalf of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, we respectfully request the 

Department of Transportation award a grant to the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission. 

VVe believe that is will result in improved passenger traffic, and increased revenue for the carrier which 

could lead to expansion of service, a t)enerit to this region and a reiief to other Virginia airports. 

If I can answer any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you In advance for your 

consideration of this application. 

Sincerely, 

Frank Tamberrino 

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber President 

Hatiisonburg-Rockinghani ChaiTitiet of Commerce 

800 Couiitiy aiiti Koid • Haiiisonbiug, \'iiginia 22802 

(540)454-3862 • Hn: (540) 434-450.'! 

E-ntail: intbrnutionS'hrcharabsLorg • %vuw.hrdiamber.org 

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Ray LaHood 

Secreiarj'of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secrclarj' I .aHood; 

I am writing to you today on behalf of the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce lo 

support the Graiit Application before the Department of Transportation by llie Shenandoah Valley 

Regional Airport Commission under the Small Coniniunily Air Scn-iee lievelopmenl Program. 

Wc value the many bcnenis of our regional airport and the community has invested significantly 

in iu de\clopmcm over the years. The Airport is critical to the economic vitality of our region 

and its future. Our coniniunily was dramatically impacted in the months and years following 

September 11.2001. 

Since our incunibciii air carrier, Colgan Air, "dba" introduced United Express scr\'icc to 

Washington Dulles International Airport, it has brought greatly improved fares along with 

improved connectiviiy for our passengers. Colgan also upgraded the aircraft used in ihe market, 

lliis represents the first substantive improvement in our scr\'ice in many years. 

Initial response to this charge has been veo' favorable; however, our cliailcnge as n community is 

to communicate this improvement in air service, fares and equipment. To overcome the past 

eight years of less desirable scr\'ice, an aggressive, sustained marketing campaign is needed to 

adequately communicate this positive change. The cost if Iniplenienting such aerogram exceeds 

available local resources. 

Should Ihe Department of Transportation award a grant to the Shenandoah Valley Regional 

Airport Commission, we feel strongly that it would result in improved passenger iralTic. increased 

revenue for the carrier which could lead to expansion of service. 

Hiank you in advance for your consideration of this application 

^y^uJku £• (m?dhf\ 

Linda E. Hershey. CHME 

Vice President 

JOLaddRoad -P.O.Box 1107 • Fishmvillc, VA 22939 • Phone 540.949.8203 or 540.324.1133 

FAX: 540.949.7740 or 540.324.1136 •••email: chanibcr@ntelos.nct • www.augustachamber.otg 

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Ray L.aHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue 

SE Washington D.C. 20590 

Dear Mr. LaHood: 

I am writing to you today on behalf of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, a regional economic development organization 

that represents all jurisdictions included in the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission. We strongly support 

the Grant Application before the Department of Transportation by the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission 

under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

We value the many benefits of our regional airport and have invested significantly in its development over theyears. SVP 

has partnered with the Airport in past endeavors of this type and considers it both an honor and responsibility to support 

initiatives that help ensure stable commercial air service in the region. The Airport is critical to the economic vitality of 

our region and its future. Our community was dramatically impacted in the months and years following September 11, 

2001. Prior to 2001, our community had proven that given the viable and economical access, it can sustain unsubsidized 

air service. 

United E.xpress service to Washington Dulles International Airport has brought greatly improved fares along with 

improved connectivity for our passengers. Colgan also upgraded the aircraft used in the market. This represents the first 

substantive improvement in our service in many years. 

Initial response to this change has been very favorable; however, our challenge as a community Is to communicate this 

improvement in air service, fares and equipment. To continue overcoming past years of less than desirable service, an 

aggressive, sustained marketing campaign is needed to adequately communicate this positive change. The cost of 

implementing such a program exceeds available local resources. 

Should the Department of Transportation award a grant to the Shenandoah Valley Regional .Airport Commission, we feel 

strongly that it would result in improved passenger traffic, increased revenue for the cartier and lessen or possibly 

eliminate our community's reliance for subsidy under the Essential Air Service Program. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this application. 

Sincerely, 

y C ^ ~]>JlJuM~jl^ 

Robin Sullenberger, CEO 

Shenandoah Valley Partnership 

.'fir^.truu ILah ItifilljnJ ItiiLLtiriJiy Itfx-ijjipfUTn Sflrrkininjli 

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U.S. DcpciniiK-ni of Traii.-;pori;ition 

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WashinglDii. D.C. 20590 

fJc-ar Secrcinrv Lnl loocl: 

1 am wriliiiu to you today in support of the Sliciiaiidoali Valley Rcitioiial Airport Coiiiini.s.sitni 

and their I'lTorts to obtain a gninl under llic Dt-partinciit's small coniimiiiily air service 

dcvclopineni program. 

Colgan Air ha.s .scr\'ccl the Slienaiidoali Valley market since early 2005. Since chanijiiig llic 

ser\'ii;e iVtviii US Airway.s IZxpress to United Express and iipgniding ihe airerjfi from a Beech 

lyOO to a S.'\AI! 3-10 in 2008. wc have seen a .steady inerease in trallle. The coinmiiiiiiy icsppii.se 

in this market to the improvements has been impressive as pas.seiiger travel has doubled in the 

past 2 years. Uiirortiinalely, the airport is still seeiiii; leakage ofpas.scnger tnilTic to .surroiiiidiiig 

airports oulsidc their eoniinunily. 

Colgan .Air eoiitiimcs lo work with ihc airport on their ongoing marketing elVorts. Based on our 

previous e.Npericnccs with the eomiminiiy. we know ihey will eonliniie to lie .suceessful with 

their marketing and community awareiie.ss progrtim which is a critical coin|)oiicut to the success 

ofthis service long term. By .nwardiiig the small eoinmuiiily grant to Shenandoah Valley, they 

will h:ivc the necessary iv.sourtes to ensure .success of their program and will result in eoiuiiuied 

improveiiienis in revenue .-iiid passenger iratVie. 

Thank you in advance for your eonsidertiiion of grant appiieation before you by the Shenandoah 

Valley Regional Aiqxirt Commission. 

Siiieeivlv. 

Doug Shoekey 

President, Colgan .Air, Inc. 

COLGAN AIR, itic 

l769PARACokDR..SlE 100 MEM.'^HIS.TN 38132 

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