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Post published:March 19, 2025

The TJPD Commission met on March 6, with the following items on the agenda:1) The VATI Six-Month Presentation was given by Lori Allshouse.2) Sara Pennington presented the FY26 RideShare Program Grant Application and the Draft FY26 Rural Transportation Work Program and Budget.3) The Commission approved the RideShare Commuter Assistance Program Strategic Plan.4) The Commission approved the FY25 Amended Operating Budget. Materials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.The Commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 10.

Meet the Staff: Igor Kalina

Post published:March 19, 2025

Igor Kalina, PATH Transportation Counselor Igor joined the TJPDC in January. He has a Master's in Religious Studies from Jagiellonian University in Kraków, and also studied management and international relations at Warsaw University. He has worked for Polish non-governmental organizations focused on educational and cultural projects, the Polish State Archives, and the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity. In the U.S., he gained experience in interpretation services and non-emergency medical transportation.Q: What led you to working at the TJPDC?A: While planning my move from Arizona to Virginia, I was looking for job…

Rain Barrel Workshop March 6th

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…

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…