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Bank of America - Second Floor <br />8 Lester Street <br />Martinsville, Virginia 24112 <br /> <br />Enclosure <br /> <br /> Patrick Henry <br /> Development Cduncil <br />Marketing Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia <br /> <br />#5 <br /> <br /> 540 632-8188 <br />FAX 540 632-6410 <br /> www. phdc.org <br /> <br />January 17, 2001 <br /> <br />Mr. Tom Harned <br />Assistant to the City Manager <br />Commtutity Development <br />City of Martinsville <br />55 West Church Street <br />Martinsville, VA 24112 <br /> <br />Dear Tom: <br /> <br />The PHDC is concerned about the economic impact that the restriction of truck traffic <br />on Rives Road would create for the City of Martinsville and its residents. The Rives <br />Road Industrial Park is extremely suitable for medium to heavy manufacturers because <br />of the railroad and utilities offered on the 50-acre site. The PHDC has been marketing <br />this site to manufacturers in plastics, metal fabrication and food processing that require <br />rail service. These companies have a history of paying above average wages and would <br />be a great fit for our skilled labor force. Only 10% of available sites in Virginia are rail <br />served. We have an asset in Rives Road Industrial Park that is highly marketable to <br />new, diversified industries. Without unlimited truck access to bring products in and out <br />of the site, Rives Road Industrial Park will become unattractive to any prospective <br />business. <br /> <br />Another concern is the impact that the restriction of truck traffic will have on the future <br />growth of the existing industries located on Rives Road. American of Martinsville, <br />Nationwide Homes and VF Imagewear all utilize the road to transport raw and finished <br />products to various destinations. We, as a community need to encourage growth and <br />accommodate the transportation needs of both new and existing businesses. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Executive Director <br /> <br /> <br />