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RideShare Launches New-Look Website to Assist Commuters
RideShare, a regional service providing free carpool matching, vanpool coordination, and the "Guaranteed Ride Home" program that provides free rides home in an emergency, released an updated website to assist with navigating transportation options in the region....
Virginia Breeze Intercity Bus Service Resumes July 24, Offers New Routes
On Friday, July 24, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) relaunched its Virginia Breeze Intercity Bus service. The popular service, connecting underserved, rural areas of Virginia along the I-81 and I-66 corridors to the national bus...
RideShare launches new app to better assist commuters
The new, user-friendly smart phone app “RideShare – Rides & Rewards” has been launched to better assist and reward commuters who reduce single occupancy vehicles and use alternate modes of transportation. The platform, developed through Agile Mile and the Virginia...
VDOT, DRPT seek input to gauge COVID-19 impacts on commuting
By: Vernon Freeman Jr. RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), has launched a survey to gauge COVID-19 impacts on commuting across the state. Anyone who works or lives in Virginia...
FY 2021 UPWP and FY 2021 – 2024 TIP Approved on June 3, 2020
The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) released for public comment the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and the draft FY2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) on April 5, 2020. The...
SAWMPO Meetings to be Held Via Video Conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) public meetings will be conducted by video conference call until further notice. The public is welcome to join...
Transportation Package Highlights Funding New Rail Authority, Safety Measures
Governor Ralph Northam and legislative leaders announced support for a transportation package that addesses safety and funding improvements for rail and transit. Outlined in House Bill 1414 and Senate Bill 890, the measures would establish several new transportation...
VTrans 2019 Mid-Term Needs Approved by CTB, Now Available for Review
The VTrans 2019 Mid-term Needs are now available for review after the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Mid-term Needs on January 15, 2020. The Mid-term Needs are a part of VTrans, the state's transportation plan, and are developed by the Office of...
Public Meetings, Survey Highlight Need for Sidewalks and Transit Service
The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) concluded a public engagement effort to learn about residents’ transportation needs and priorities in the region. The MPO held seven meetings with the public and transportation stakeholders,...
2020 SAWMPO Meeting Schedule Released
The 2020 SAWMPO regular meeting schedule for the Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has been approved and is hereby released. Click here to view the schedule.