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The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) hereby releases for a 21-day public comment period the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The draft FY23 UPWP may be viewed online here: FY23 Draft UPWP. Digital...

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) is conducting a series of spring transportation meetings to allow the public to comment on projects recommended for funding in the Six Year Improvement Plan (SYIP). The Staunton District's in-person meeting will be on...

The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO), along with Augusta County, VDOT, and the consultant Michael Baker, are studying how to address congestion and safety issues at I-81 Exit 235 along Weyers Cave Road (VA 256) between Triangle...

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...

Virginia travelers can now search local transportation options in a "one-click" directory for public transit, human service, and specialized transportation providers and services. The service, called Transportation Navigator, is according to the Department of Rail and...

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in collaboration with the City of Staunton, the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO), BRITE Transit and ATCS consulting, is conducting a study on 10 intersections within the City of...

The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) released for public comment a draft Transit Section amendment to the FY2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Copies of the draft amendment will be available for public review at...

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...

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...

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...