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Regional Transit Governance Study Presentation

Post published:December 15, 2023

The Regional Transit Governance Study will present the final report and recommendations during the Regional Transit Partnership meeting on 1/25 at 4pm. The public can watch the meeting on Zoom.Guests can join in person or by using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81088437906?pwd=N2tOK3lVTnJEZkFIdCtWYXA2VzRwdz09Meeting ID: 810 8843 7906 Passcode: 148365 Phone: 301-715-8592The Regional Transit Governance Study is based on recommendations from the Regional Transit Vision Plan. Led by the TJPDC and supported by the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and DRPT, the Transit Vision Plan established a unified vision for transit service in…

December Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:December 14, 2023

The TJPD Commission met on December 7 and received presentations on the following topics:1) the Regional Transit Governance Study (draft report);2) an update on the Watershed Improvement Program (WIP); and3) a legislative update about the 2024 General Assembly, which convenes on January 10. The six local governing bodies in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District region have adopted the 2024 regional Legislative Program. The approved program and a one-page summary of the program's priority items are now availableThe Commission also approved a meeting calendar for 2024. The Commission does not typically…

CVRHP Lunch and Learn January 11th

Post published:December 14, 2023

Kick off the new year with the CVRHP's Q&A panel on the topic of Upzoning and Affordable Housing. The panel will feature Yonah Freemark, a Senior Research Associate in the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute, and Jenna Davis, a visiting faculty member in the Barnard-Columbia Urban Studies Program. You can learn more about each panelist with the links below.This panel will take place virtually over Zoom at 12 PM on Thursday, January 11th, 2024.Register hereMore about YonahMore about Jeanna

Homeowner’s Toolkit for Water Quality and Stormwater Management

Post published:November 15, 2023

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) has developed a resource for homeowners seeking to enhance their property value, bolster water quality, and manage excess stormwater. The "Homeowner's Toolkit for Water Quality and Stormwater Management" serves as an educational guide, equipping homeowners with the knowledge and resources to adopt sustainable practices that nurture the local ecosystem.The toolkit delves into common stormwater best management practices, describing their benefits, cost considerations, and the technical, educational, and financial resources available to support their implementation. Homeowners can explore various practices, from rain gardens and…

CVRHP January Lunch and Learn

Post published:November 15, 2023

Save the Date for the CVRHP’s Upzoning and Affordable Housing virtual Q&A panel taking place at 12 PM on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 on Zoom.We will be joined by Yonah Freemark, Senior Research Associate in the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute and Jenna Davis, PhD candidate at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University. Come with questions!The link to register will be going out in early December, so please take the time to subscribe to the CVRHP mailing list.

November Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:November 15, 2023

The TJPD Commission met on November 2 and took the following actions:--Approved the TJPDC’s FY23 Financial Audit.--Endorsed TJPDC’s work on a Direct to Partner Initiative (D2PI) for the Septic Well Assistance Program (SWAP) via a cooperative agreement with the Virginia Department of Health; the program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners for septic system and well repairs and replacements.--Endorsed TJPDC providing support and assistance to the Town of Mineral’s update to its Comprehensive Plan.--Approved a letter of support for Greene County for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant.--Approved…

Regional Transit Governance Study Presentation

December Commission Meeting Updates

CVRHP Lunch and Learn January 11th

Homeowner’s Toolkit for Water Quality and Stormwater Management

CVRHP January Lunch and Learn

November Commission Meeting Updates

RHP Executive Committee

April 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

MPO Policy Board

April 22 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rural Transportation Advisory Committee

May 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Commission Meeting

May 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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