by Alex Russell | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
SMART SCALE is a program that distributes transportation funds based on a transparent and objective evaluation of projects that will determine how effectively they achieve statewide transportation needs outlined in VTrans 2045. For projects eligible under both the...
by Alex Russell | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
RideShare, a regional service providing free carpool matching, vanpool coordination, and the “Guaranteed Ride Home” program that provides free rides home in an emergency, released an updated website to assist with navigating transportation options in the...
by Alex Russell | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
(RICHMOND) – On Friday, July 24, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) relaunched its Virginia Breeze Intercity Bus service. The popular service, connecting underserved, rural areas of Virginia along the I-81 and I-66 corridors to the...
by Alex Russell | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
By: Vernon Freeman Jr. RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), has launched a survey to gauge COVID-19 impacts on commuting across the state. Anyone who works or lives in...
by Alex Russell | May 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) public meetings will be conducted by video conference call until further notice. The public is welcome to join the...
by Alex Russell | Feb 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Governor Ralph Northam and legislative leaders announced support for a transportation package that addesses safety and funding improvements for rail and transit. Outlined in House Bill 1414 and Senate Bill 890, the measures would establish several new transportation...
