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2021 Waynesboro Park and Ride Expansion Complete

An expansion of the Town Center Park and Ride commuter lot in Waynesboro began on March 29, 2021, and is now complete and open to the public. The $1 million project provides additional parking spaces, new transit facilities and improved access and...

DRPT Planning 2022 Statewide Rail Plan

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is developing the Statewide Rail Plan (SRP) projects, policies, and initiatives that will guide future growth and development in Virginia.  Learn more about the SRP and view the statewide DRPT rail...

VDOT Approves Six Year Improvement Program

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) recently approved the FY 2022-2027 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), which allocates $24 billion to highway, rail and public transportation over the next six years. The board also approved the FY 2022 budgets for the...

SAWMPO Will Resume In-Person Meetings in August

The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee will resume conducting in-person meetings beginning in August 2021. All meetings will be held at the Central Shenandoah Planning District...

Exit 235 and Route 256 Study Evaluating Congestion Improvements

The SAWMPO is conducting a Small Area Study near Interstate 81 Exit 235 in Weyers Cave. The study is evaluating mid-term solutions to periodic congestion, and long-term corridor needs and intersection configurations to accommodate future growth along Route 256 between...

Submit Comments on VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Plan by May 17

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will consider public comments as it develops the FY2022-2027 Six-Year Improvement Program both via a virtual meeting in April, and via written comments through May 17, 2021. The SYIP allocates public funds to highway, road,...