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Dinkel Avenue Small Area Study Complete
The FY24 HRMPO Dinkel Avenue-Friedens Church Road Study was led by VHB to evaluate the Dinkel Avenue/Friedens Church Road corridor between I-81 Exit 240 in Rockingham County and Main Street (Virginia Route 42) in the Town of Bridgewater to develop a vision for the corridor matching anticipated future development. This corridor runs 3.28 miles through Rockingham County from I-81 Exit 240 to Main Street (VA-42) in downtown Bridgewater. HRMPO goals for this study were to align the future projected land uses of this corridor with the transportation infrastructure by balancing multimodal needs with existing freight traffic and other demands. This study was completed as a companion to Rockingham County Comprehensive plan updates that occurred during the same time period.
Two FY 24-27 TIP Amendments Released for Public Comment
The HRMPO released two draft amendments for a 21-day public comment period at the May Policy Board meeting. The amendments update two numerical totals of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) federal funding. The draft...
Virginia Breeze Adds I-64 ‘Tidewater Current’ Route to Harrisonburg
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has announced its new Virginia Breeze Bus Line Route along Interstate 64, the Tidewater Current route, with Harrisonburg as the western terminus. This East-West service, connecting Harrisonburg to...
Attend the Dinkel Avenue and Friedens Church Corridor Study Open House at Smiley’s Ice Cream on May 21st
The HRPMO Dinkel Avenue and Friedens Church Road Corridor Small Area Study Group is holding a public open house to discuss recommended improvements to the corridor at Smiley's Ice Cream on May 21st from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. HRMPO is working with consultants Vanhasse...
Watch a Free Screening of “The Street Project” on June 20th at the Wayne Theatre
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization wants to alert you to a free community screening of the documentary film "The Street Project". This important film explores the rise in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities on U.S. roads, the historical...
Attend the DRPT Richmond HQ Open House on May 29th
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is hosting an open house at their Richmond headquarters on May 29th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to celebrate Director Jennifer DeBruhl's career. The event will feature remarks from invited speakers Secretary...
Draft FY25 HRMPO UPWP Available for Review
The FY 24-27 TIP has been amended. The amendment is hereby released for 21 days of public comment.
Attend the Spring 2024 DRPT SYIP Transit Meeting
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will conduct a public meeting in the VDOT Staunton Construction District to give citizens the opportunity to provide comments on projects and programs to be included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Six-Year Improvement Program (FY2025-2030 SYIP), including highway, rail and public transportation initiatives. These projects and programs represent important improvements to address safety, congestion and preservation of Virginia’s transportation network.
Attend the Spring 2024 Staunton District CTB SYIP Meeting
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will conduct a public meeting in the VDOT Staunton Construction District to give citizens the opportunity to provide comments on projects and programs to be included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Six-Year Improvement Program (FY2025-2030 SYIP), including highway, rail and public transportation initiatives. These projects and programs represent important improvements to address safety, congestion and preservation of Virginia’s transportation network.
FY 24-27 TIP Amendment Released for Public Comment
The FY 24-27 TIP has been amended. The amendment is hereby released for 21 days of public comment.