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Attend, Submit Comments at the CTB Spring Meeting

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 Monday, May 2nd at 4:00 p.m.

I-81 Exit 235 Study Complete

The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) is conducted a study to evaluate mid-term solutions to periodic congestion, and long-term corridor needs and intersection configurations to accommodate future growth along Weyers Cave Road (VA 256) between U.S.

I-81 Exit 235 Study to be Complete in Spring 2022

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 Drive and Route 11 near Blue R

New DRPT "One-Click" Transportation Navigator Helps Users Find Local Transportation Options

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 Public Transportation (DRPT)

Amendment to the Transit Section of the FY21-24 TIP Released for Public Comment

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 following locations:

VDOT Study Identifying Improvements for 10 Downtown Staunton Intersections

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 Staunton that are indicated as

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.

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

Track Virginia's Transportation Safety and Performance Targets through New Dashboard

Every year, the SAWMPO sets the region's transportation safety and performance targets to meet state and national Transportation Performance Management (TPM) safety goals.

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 US 11 and Triangle Drive.

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