The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission forges sustainable solutions to regional issues.
We accomplish this by:

• Developing partnerships and collaborations with local governments, communities, businesses and agencies
• Engaging community involvement, education, and training
• Developing practical, visionary plans and assisting partners with implementation and funding
• Saving partners’ money by sharing costs and minimizing duplication of efforts
• Serving as a local government think tank to identify emerging issues and solutions
• Responding quickly and efficiently to local and state requests for assistance
• Advocating for local governments with state and federal partners, and
• Finding new and ongoing sources of funding

Multimodal Corridor Study Proposals Sought

Proposals are sought to develop a Multi-modal Transportation Corridor Study and coordinated land use plans for the “Multimodal Corridor Plan for the US29 and US33 Development Areas in Greene County”. Proposals are due Friday, May 9, 2008. The full Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is available here . The project Scope of Work is available here.

TJPDC Launches UnJAM.org

In 2004 the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission and the MPO Policy Board adopted UnJAM 2025. The Plan captured local visions for land use and transportation growth and development, while achieving a regional consensus on priority projects and strategies.

Nearly five years have passed since UnJAM 2025 was adopted and it is time to check in with the region! TJPDC is preparing UnJAM 2035, the update to the long range plan, and we want to hear from you. We want to know if your priorities have changed and what new issues are important to you. UnJAM.org is our online communication hub for the long range plan. Here you can share your comments, review our newest and most innovative transportation and land use studies, and learn more about the upcoming UnJAM 2035 Regional Summit. Please TAKE THE SURVEY and take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to the long-range plan for our region.

Finding Common Ground - A Regional Housing Conference

The Regional Housing Conference “Finding Common Ground” was held on Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Covenant Church, 1025 E. Rio Road in Charlottesville. Presentations have been posted on the Housing Conference website at www.HousingConference08.org, along with a preliminary summary of input from the sessions. Information presented and input received at the event will be transcribed and edited into a Regional Action Agenda for Housing.

TJPDC Receives 2007 Transportation Research Board Award

The TJPDC was recognized in the graphics category of "Communicating with John and Jane Q. Public". The award was given in recognition of our "Street Capacity Exercise" used in conjuction with the Places29 and UnJam public workshops. The purpose of the exercise was to compare how different forms of transportation – pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and cars – fill our streets. Illustrating the extra capacity we gain by converting trips from private auto to transit, walking and biking. Examples (including photos, poster and powerpoint presentation) can be found here.

Annual Report Available

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is pleased to present a summary of activities and projects during the 2007 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007). Continuing to focus on a commitment to forging sustainable solutions to regional issues the Annual Report will highlight our work in the areas of transportation, workforce development, environment, and community planning. Click here to view a copy of the report.

Hardware and Rivanna TMDL Public Comment

The Department of Environmental Quality is continuing to accept comment on the Hardware and Rivanna River TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads) throughout the TMDL process. Work on the Hardware River TMDLs is currently focused on accurately modeling flow in the river in order to best identify different fecal bacteria sources needed to meet water quality standards. In the Rivanna River watershed, the bacterial TMDL focus is on quantifying the sources of pollution, while for the benthic macroinvertebrate TMDL, the stressor identification has just been completed. Lack of diversity in the macroinvertebrate community, an indicator of poorer water quality, is probably caused by sediment and urban runoff. For more information, visit DEQ’s website at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/tmdl/mtgppt.html, or contact Rochelle Garwood rgarwood@tjpdc.org.

TJPDC e–News is issued on a quarterly basis to keep you informed about the programs and projects at the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission. In addition to e-mail, every issue of TJPDC e–News is posted on our website. Read the current eNews. 

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission serves the localities in Planning District 10, which include the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

Created in 1972, the TJPDC is directed by a twelve member board, consisting of two representatives appointed by each local governing board, more than half of whom are local elected officials. The Commissioners meet monthly to discuss the activities and direction of the TJPDC.