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Post published:February 13, 2025

This year, the TJPDC is expanding our Rain Barrel Workshop program to all counties in the region, through our partnerships with various organizations. The first workshop of 2025 is hosted with the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) for Greene County residents. The event, which offers Earth Minded rain barrels at a significantly reduced price ($50), will also be an opportunity for residents to learn about other essential soil & water programs, like septic system maintenance, residential runoff reduction, and lawn soil testing.Every time it rains, stormwater carries nutrients…

Meet the Staff: Joe Klodzinski

Post published:February 13, 2025

Joe Klodzinski, VATI Program Administrative Assistant Joe joined the TJPDC in December 2024. Previously he has worked in a variety of city and county planning departments, and most recently as a Claims Administrator for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee. Q: What led you to working at the TJPDC?A: For a long time, I have been interested in finding a way to parlay my experience into work which would have a more direct, positive impact on underserved populations. I moved to southern Albemarle County 10 years ago, at a time when there was…

February Commission Meeting Updates – 2025

Post published:February 13, 2025

The TJPD Commission met on February 6, with the following items on the agenda:1) Executive Director Christine Jacobs introduced new staff members who have joined the PDC in the past few months: Taylor Jenkins, Director of Transportation; Joe Klodzinski, VATI Project Administrative Assistant; Igor Kalina, PATH Transportation Counselor; and Sarah Richardson, PATH Transportation Assistant.2) Lucinda Shannon presented on the FY26 PATH/Mobility Management Program Grant Application and FY26 MERIT Technical Assistance Grant Application.3) Appointments to the Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership were made.4) Christine Jacobs presented the FY25 Draft Amended Operating…

New Virginia Population Estimates

Post published:February 13, 2025

Each year, the Weldon Cooper Center develops and releases official population estimates for Virginia localities, metropolitan and micropolitan areas, and planning district regions to show population counts between decennial censuses. These estimates provide the best approximation of the population count on July 1 of the prior year. State and local governments use this data for funding allocations, planning, and budgeting purposes.The July 1, 2024, population estimate for the TJPDC region was 275,848, which is 12,231 residents, or 4.6% higher than the 2020 Census estimate. This percentage increase is the sixth highest…

Meet the Staff: Sarah Richardson

Post published:December 17, 2024

Sarah Richardson, PATH Transportation CounselorSarah joined the TJPDC this December, and will be assisting older adults and people with disabilities to find transportation options in the region. She studied Applied Behavioral Science and Spanish in college and lived in Mexico as a student. She has previously worked as a volunteer at Innisfree Village just outside of Crozet, and with Action Reconciliation Service for Peace in Germany. Q: What led you to working at the TJPDC?A: The majority of my working life I have worked with older adults and adults with developmental…

December Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:December 17, 2024

The TJPD Commission met on December 5 and addressed the following topics:2025 General Assembly PreviewCommuter Assistance Program (CAP) Strategic Plan DraftApproved grant application resolutions for RAISE Grant, RideShare FY26 Operating Grant, and the PATH Mobility Management FY26 Grant.Appointed Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership representatives.Appointed Building/Office Space Committee.Materials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.The Commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 6.