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Regional Transit Governance Study

Post published:December 14, 2022

The Regional Transit Governance Study hosted its kick-off meeting on November 7th with representatives from all of the TJPDC jurisdictions. This study is funded by DRPT, the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the TJPDC. It is a follow-up study recommended by the recently completed Regional Transit Vision Plan and will work to build a consensus among TJPDC jurisdictions on the best mechanism to generate and manage additional transit funding for the region. You can learn more about the Regional Transit Governance Study and the Regional Transit Vision Plan on…

Stream Water, E. coli, and the Naked Eye

Post published:November 17, 2022

by Alexandria Searls I live next to Meade Creek where the stream flows into a culvert underneath Chesapeake Street. It seems as if I hear the water when the windows are open, though the sound is faint on the average day, too faint to register with any definition, but comforting nonetheless. Before the City improved the drainage, I used to enjoy watching the creek rise in a storm. It would churn and escape its banks and threaten to reach the house, though it never did. At most it would come…

New Webpage for VATI-RISE Broadband Project

Post published:November 10, 2022

The TJPDC now has a webpage for the TJPDC/Firefly-RISE project. The page was established as part of TJPDC’s role as administrator of the $79 million Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant, working with partner Firefly Fiber Broadband, to provide high-speed internet across 13 counties. The page includes an overview of the 2022 VATI project and links to various resources, most prominently the wealth of resources on the Firefly website. Residents and other interested parties are encouraged to visit the Firefly site for information and the latest updates on the project.In administering…

Ribbon Cutting of a New PDC Development Grant Home

Post published:November 9, 2022

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville has recently completed four homes in the City of Charlottesville. The organization dedicated one of the homes on November 4th at a community event. The home is a four bedroom, two bath, 1440 square foot attached single family home, with a driveway. The sale price will be $279,900 and the home will be sold to a family making 27-50% area median income (AMI.) The affordability period for the home is 30 years. Some amenities of the neighborhood include quick access to restaurants, gas stations,…

Meet the Staff: Isabella O’Brien

Post published:November 8, 2022

Isabella O’Brien, Environmental PlannerIsabella joined the TJPDC in 2021 as a regional planner, working primarily as the lead staff person on the TJPDC’s environmental programs; including the Solid Waste Management Program, the Watershed Implementation Plan, and the Rivanna River Basin Commission’s staff support. Isabella holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia and certification in Program Management.Q: How did you end up at the TJPDC?A: Prior to entering the planning field, I explored a few internships in the Charlottesville area as a student. The Rivanna…

Zion Crossroads Gateway Plan

Post published:November 8, 2022

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is in the final stages of wrapping up the Zion Crossroads Gateway Plan. The goal of this plan was to create a unified vision for the development of the Zion Crossroads growth area that could be shared between Louisa and Fluvanna Counties. The plan, partially funded through the Rural Transportation Program, had a strong emphasis on identifying needed transportation system improvements and was accompanied by a technical study completed by Kittelson & Associates, Inc. under contract with the Virginia Department of Transportation. Final recommendations…

Regional Transit Governance Study

Stream Water, E. coli, and the Naked Eye

New Webpage for VATI-RISE Broadband Project

Ribbon Cutting of a New PDC Development Grant Home

Meet the Staff: Isabella O’Brien

Zion Crossroads Gateway Plan

MPO Policy Board

June 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Regional Transit Partnership

June 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Citizens Advisory Committee

July 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Transit Authority

July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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