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Post published:August 13, 2025

PATH, AARP of Virginia, the Charlottesville Area Alliance, and MPact are seeking volunteers to participate in virtual focus groups to share their perspectives on public transit, covering topics such as perceptions, barriers, needs, and recurring themes.The focus groups are part of the "Listening & Storytelling for Inclusive Transit: Understanding Older Adults’ Transportation Needs in Region 10" project. The goal is to collect and elevate the voices of older adults and people with disabilities in Region 10 to better understand their experiences, challenges, and needs related to local transportation.  Each volunteer will receive…

2025 Housing Preservation Grant Public Comment Period Opens

Post published:August 13, 2025

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission invites all interested citizens to comment on the proposed Statement of Activities to be submitted as the pre-application for FFY25 Housing Preservation Grant funds.The USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant allows the TJPDC region to provide critical repairs to homes of low- and extremely low-income rural homeowners. The application describes how the participating jurisdiction intends to use such grant funds. For FFY 2025, TJPDC is applying for $271,593, though the TJPDC can only be awarded up to half that amount if there are other…

2025 RRBC Conference is Next Month

Post published:August 13, 2025

Join us on September 24, at 9:30 am at The Center at Belvedere for the RRBC Annual Conference. This year's conference will focus on water supply planning, drought resilience, and on the impacts of data center developments in our region. You will have the opportunity to connect with local watershed stewards and hear from state and local experts on these critical issues.Register at: https://tinyurl.com/fwarwhje

August 2025 Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:August 13, 2025

The TJPD Commission met on August 7 and addressed the following topics:Presentation on Area Types for SMART SCALE;FFY25 Housing Preservation Grant presentation and Inter-Governmental Review; Annual Adoption of Remote Electronic Meeting Participation Policy.The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for September 4. Materials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.

PATH offers Transportation Assistance Fund

Post published:July 14, 2025

PATH offers financial assistance for individuals facing urgent transportation needs that other transportation services can't meet.The Transportation Assistance Fund (TAF) is a last resort for older adults and people with disabilities who live in areas where there are few transportation options. The TAF serves the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PATH can help with covering the cost of transportation in critical situations. If a person can’t reach an important medical appointment and no other transportation options are available, PATH might be able…

Rivanna River Basin Commission 2025 Annual Conference

Post published:July 14, 2025

Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual ConferenceThursday, September 24th, 9:30 am- 3:00 pmThe Center at Belvedere, Auditorium AJoin the Rivanna River Basin Commission for this year's annual conference. The focus will be on water supply planning, especially as it relates to the region's recent data center development and a growing need for drought resilience. Speakers include Julie Bolthouse (Director of Land Use, Piedmont Environmental Council) and Joe Lerch (Director of Local Government Policy, Virginia Association of Counties). Coffee and light refreshments will be served in the morning, and lunch is included…