Virginia Department of Environmental Quality – Public Education Series
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a series of webinars to share with the Commonwealth community information about programs and resources offered through DEQ. The next webinar “Pollution Prevention,” will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on December 10, 2024. Register here. Learn more about DEQ’s series and find recordings of previous programming here.
CVPDC Joins Thriving Communities Program Convening in Washington
The CVPDC was awarded a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Thriving Communities Program (TCP) Technical Assistance Complete Neighborhoods Program Award this year. One of two such awards in Virginia, the initiative will advance a 12th Street Corridor Plan in Lynchburg that supports the Diamond Hill and College Hill historical neighborhoods and advances multi-modal and Transit-Oriented Development along this key community thoroughfare. The TCP program provides USDOT-funded technical assistance for three years to complete a planning project and position it for implementation. USDOT has assigned Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates and EPR PC to work with the CVPDC and project partners the City of Lynchburg and Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC) in this exciting project.
CVPDC invited on The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Podcast
The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce invited CVPDC Deputy Director of Planning Kelly Hitchcock and Commuter Services Program Manager Ada Hunsberger on its Chamber Vibes Podcast to discuss the Safety Action Plan and Commuter Services program. Find the podcast here on the Chamber’s website.
Worlds of Opportunity Event Exposes Students to Central Virginia Career Possibilities
Employers in Central Virginia frequently cite the need to make students aware of local career options as a way to alleviate talent shortages that exist in key industries. The Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo, held October 14 and 15 at Central Virginia Community College, worked to address the needs of employers by introducing local seventh and eighth graders to a wide variety of occupations.
Help Make Central Virginia Streets Safe for All. Public Survey Now Available
Please participate in the Central Virginia Safe Streets Survey to help us understand how the public perceives the local transportation network and to identify intersections and/or roadways of concern. Participants will have a chance to win prizes, including $50 and local establishment gift cards.
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
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
