Commuter Assistance Program Strategic Plan Draft Available for Review
Central Virginia Commuter Services has developed a Strategic Plan, as required by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), to outline the operating services and resources needed to operate the program in the most cost-effective manner possible. This strategic plan was developed in collaboration with local and state partners. This five-year plan will be updated annually to reflect the dynamic nature of the program operations.
To review the Strategic Plan, please visit this link : Strategic Plan
A 30-day public comment period is set to commence on Tuesday, October 1, and will end on October 31, 2024. All comments can be sent to:
Ada Hunsberger, Central Virginia Commuter Services Program Manager
Email
434-818-7609
Help Us with the US-221 Corridor Plan!
Please join us for a public meeting on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM at Forest Middle School located at 100 Ashwood Dr, Forest, VA 24551. EPR, Inc., in partnership with the CVTPO, VDOT, and Bedford County stakeholders, is conducting a Route 221 Corridor study (Forest Road) between Perrowville Road and Graves Mill Road. Your input is valuable as the study aims to address current and future congestion, safety concerns, access management, and multimodal mobility needs in three specific segments:
- Perrowville Rd. to Thomas Jefferson Rd. (Route 811)
- Ambassador Rd. to Cloverhill Blvd.
- Enterprise Dr. to Graves Mill Rd.
More information about this project is available HERE.
DRPT launches new "Connects Communities" Campaign to spread awareness about Public Transit
The Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) launched a new campaign on Monday, September 9 to spread awareness about Public Transit. This statewide initiative is designed to educate Virginians on the essential role public transit plays in creating connected, thriving communities and improving the quality of life for all residents.
Amherst Mayor Elected President Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions
August 13, 2024—The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) elected members to its Board of Directors at its annual Business Meeting, held virtually on August 7.
Virginia Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Elects Officers
The VAMPO Board of Directors elected officers at its annual Business Meeting on June 23, 2024, as follows:
- Chairman: Alec Brebner, Central Virginia TPO
- 1st Vice-Chair: Pavithra Parthasarathi, Hampton Roads TPO
- 2nd Vice-Chair: Ian Ollis, Fredericksburg Area MPO
- 1st Secretary/Treasurer: Taryn Logan, Winchester-Frederick MPO
- 2nd Secretary/Treasurer: Micah Bray, Bristol TN/VA MPO
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC)
The RERC program is accepting applications through October 16, 2024, to provide planning assistance to small towns and rural communities to help them boost their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their main streets.
GLTC Launches New Micro-Transit Service
On August 2, GLTC held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the launch of its new FLEX Microtransit service.
Altavista Vice Mayor Reggie Bennett Elected Chairman of Central Virginia Planning District Commission
Lynchburg, VA –Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) has elected new officers to serve for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, effective July 01, 2024.
Reggie Bennett, Vice-Mayor of Altavista, has been elected Chairman; Drew Wade, Amherst County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Vice-Chairman; and Gary Shanaberger, Altavista Town Manager, Treasurer.
Amherst County & Town of Altavista Host Community Cookout/Back to School Events
The CVPDC is supporting Altavista and Amherst County in executing Community Planning Grants for Mosley Heights and South Madison Heights, respectively. Both localities hosted Community Cookout/Back to School events to seek residents’ assessments of community needs (e.g. housing, infrastructure) and their ideas to improve living conditions for all residents.
