Newsbrief Archive - Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission

PATH Continues Community Outreach

Post published:May 14, 2026

PATH recently participated in a variety of community activities focused on improving access to local transportation options and helping residents build confidence in using public transit services.PATH and Jaunt conducted hands-on travel training with the Fluvanna County High School Special Education program. PATH also participated in a Lunch and Learn for Fluvanna County residents as part of their bimonthly webinar series. And hosted a community presentation for older residents in North Garden and Covesville regarding transportation services in rural areas.Additionaly, PATH staff participated in the annual How To Festival and…

Rain Barrel Workshop Program

Post published:May 13, 2026

So far this fiscal year, two successful rain barrel workshops were held across the region in partnership with our local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the James River Association! Thirty participants from the City of Charlottesville and Fluvanna County learned how to assemble and install rain barrels at home and received a 55-gallon drum.Every time it rains, stormwater carries things such as fertilizers, pet waste, and chemicals from herbicides and pesticides to local waterways. Using a rain barrel is a way to reduce stormwater pollution and conserve water at…

May 2026 Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:May 13, 2026

The TJPD Commission met on May 7 and addressed the following topics:Laurie Jean Talun presented the 2026-27 HOME Annual Action Plan draft; following a public hearing, the Commission adopted a resolution approving the plan.David Blount provided an update on the 2026 General Assembly session.Taylor Jenkins Lowery presented a resolution supporting a regional Safe Streets and Roads for All Implementation Grant Application; the Commission approved the resolution.The Commission received a report from the Nominating Committee on recommended officers for FY27 (a vote on the slate will be held at the June…

Weldon Cooper Center Releases 2025 Virginia Population Estimates

Post published:April 7, 2026

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, 2025, population estimate for the TJPDC region was 274,339, which is 15,2191 residents, or 5.9% higher than the 2020 Census estimate. This percentage increase is the fifth highest…

Join the Bike Month Business Challenge this May

Post published:April 7, 2026

Celebrate National Bike Month by joining the Bike Month Business Challenge! Promote employee health, reduce your environmental impact, and win recognition and cool prizes! This friendly competition encourages employees and individuals to bike instead of drive during the month of May. Businesses can challenge their employees to replace their daily commute for a bike trip throughout May. The more trips you log, the more chances you have to win! Any bike trip that replaces a car trip counts towards an entry for a weekly drawing for a $25 gift card.…

Registration Open for the VAPDC Workshop: Finding Funding for the Future

Post published:April 7, 2026

Finding Funding for the Future is a multi‑session workshop series designed to equip local governments, PDC staff, state agency partners, economic developers, and EDA/IDA board members with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s complex funding landscape and secure resources to help build stronger communities.Through practical guidance, real‑world examples, and insights from program experts, participants will explore emerging funding opportunities and learn strategies for building competitive proposals and aligning collaborative projects with priorities such as infrastructure, community development, and economic resilience.Register for the workshop here.

PATH Continues Community Outreach

Rain Barrel Workshop Program

May 2026 Commission Meeting Updates

Weldon Cooper Center Releases 2025 Virginia Population Estimates

Join the Bike Month Business Challenge this May

Registration Open for the VAPDC Workshop: Finding Funding for the Future

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May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

MPO Tech Committee

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Commission Meeting

June 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

RHP Full Partnership Meeting

June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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