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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...
FY24-27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) VDOT Project Amendment Released for Public Comment
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) hereby releases for public comment one amendment to the FY24-27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) related to VDOT funding for an I-81 project. Copies of the TIP document can be viewed online...
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...
I-81 Public Survey on Driver Experience Open through April 15
Via VDOT Press Release from March 31, 2025: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has launched a new study to continue the improvement of the Interstate 81 corridor. The I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP) will analyze the interstate’s entire 325 miles in...
FY25 Safe Streets for All NOFO Application Deadline June 26
Via a Department of Transportation Press Release from March 31, 2025: The Department of Transportation has released the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. Established by the Infrastructure...
Port Republic, Peach Grove, and Neff Avenue Study Public Meeting at Stone Spring Elementary on March 6
The Harrisonburg Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) is seeking public feedback on conceptual improvements for the Port Republic Road – Peach Grove and Neff Avenue intersection and surrounding approaches. These proposed improvements seek to make...