Transportation

With growing population throughout the Thomas Jefferson Planning District, and decreasing funding, it is becoming increasingly important to make smarter choices about our transportation options. The ideal options will provide a balanced transportation system integrating all travel modes and complementing environmental, economic, and community development goals.

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.

UnJAM 2025 Project List Amended

On February 19, 2008 the MPO Policy Board amended the UnJAM 2025 Project list to include estimated project costs in year of expenditure dollars. To review the project list, please visit the UnJAM webpage.

Environmental Addendum to UnJAM 2025 Adopted

On June 20, 2007, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board adopted an Environmental Addendum to the long-range plan, UnJAM 2025. The environmental addendum identifies sensitive areas in the MPO region (historic districts, Ag/Forestal districts, threatened species, etc.) and highlights strategies for environmental conservation, preservation, and mitigation. To view the addendum, please click here.

Achieving Goals

Achieving our goals involves the input of many community agencies and resources. Through various committees and partnerships, our community benefits from the careful planning and implementation of a balanced plan that includes roadway, bikeway, pedestrian, and transit projects. The transportation planning programs are funded and supported by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Association (FTA), and our member jurisdictions.

The TJPDC staff work alongside City, County, and State staff on a variety of projects that benefit our region. The TJPDC provides staff support and is active on the following committees: MPO Policy Board, MPO Technical, CHART Citizens, Rural Transportation, Bike and Walk, Park and Ride, Community Mobility, and Commuter Information Team. This opportunity allows the seamless coordination of comprehensive work plans that rely on regional cooperation.