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Community invited to learn about University Blvd., Evelyn Byrd Ave. project
On October 26th the Harrisonburg community is invited to come learn about a project that will bring sidewalks and bike lanes to Evelyn Byrd Avenue and a portion of University Boulevard.
State Trails Office Survey Open Now
VDOT’s State Trails Office is looking for public input in an online survey available now through October 22nd.
DRPT’s Virginia Trip Planner Now Available
The Virginia Trip Planner allows users to plan trips across the Commonwealth using multiple modes including busses, carpools, vanpools, rail, and walking.
Rockingham County Seeks Public Input on Transit Feasibility Study
Rockingham County, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, is conducting a Transit Feasibility Study to better understand how public transit may help residents get around the community.
October is Passenger Safety Month
A recently published article from Harrisonburg’s WSHV reminds viewers that October is Passenger Safety Month. So far in 2023, the Shenandoah Valley has seen 35 pedestrian-involved crashes.
$14,368,180 RAISE Grant Awarded to Harrisonburg
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the City of Harrisonburg a $14,368,180 Raise Grant to convert one driving lane of US-11 (Liberty Street and Noll Drive) to a two-way separated bicycle facility between the intersections of Main Street and Noll Drive and Grattan Street and Liberty Street.
FY 24 UPWP & FY 21-24 TIP Amendments Available for Public Comment
On July 20, 2023 the HRMPO Policy Board released a draft amendment to the FY 24 Unified Planning Work Program and a draft amendment to the FY 21-24 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for a 21-day public comment period.
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves FY 24-29 Six Year Improvement Plan
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Fiscal Years 2024 to 2029 Six-Year Improvement Program, which allocates about $6.3 billion in funding to public transportation and rail programs over the next six years.
FY 24 UPWP and TIP Documents Approved in May
The final FY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), FY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Amendment, and FY 2024-2027 TIP are all available for public viewing.
2045 LRTP Now Out for Public Review
The HRMPO is in the process of developing the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and the draft 2045 LRTP is now available for public review. From April 20, 2023 to May 18, 2023 you can review the draft plan online and submit feedback directly on a digital...