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VDOT Seeks Round 3 Input on I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in partnership with the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), is conducting Round 3 public outreach for the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement...

North Mason Street Demonstration Project Opens July 7

The City of Harrisonburg's Complete Streets Demonstration Project attempts to reimagine North Mason Street through temporary infrastructure modifications designed to enhance safety and community use. Beginning July 7, 2025, this month-long pilot will reconfigure...

HDPT Launches “HB Flex” Microtransit Service

HB Flex is Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation's innovative microtransit pilot program designed to complement existing transit services with flexible, on-demand transportation options. This rideshare service operates similarly to commercial ride-hailing...

Port Republic Road – Peach Grove – Neff Avenue Study Complete

The FY25 HRMPO Port Republic Road/Peach Grove Avenue/Neff Avenue Small Area Study has been completed. The study was led by VHB to evaluate the transportation corridor centered on the Port Republic Road/Peach Grove Avenue/Neff Avenue intersection in the City of...

HRMPO Policy Board Meeting on July 17, 2025, will be All-Virtual

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) Policy Board will hold an all-virtual meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. instead of the regularly scheduled in-person meeting. For virtual meeting attendance information, contact...

Three FY 24-27 TIP Amendments Released for Public Comment

The HRMPO is releasing for public comment three FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments: Amendment 1: Updates HDPT operating FTA 5307 operating assistance funding  through FY 2024-2027 Amendment 2: Modifies Transit ITS equipment funding by...

Draft FY26 HRMPO UPWP Available for Review

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) released for public comment the Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which provides the annual scope of work and budget for the MPO. Copies of the UPWP are available online...