The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) and BRITE Transit in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as set forth in 49 CFR Part 26, as amended, hereby announces its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for Federal Transit Administration assisted contracts. The overall goal is for a three-year period beginning October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026 (FFY 2024-2026).

The overall proposed DBE goal for FFY 2024-2026 is .01%.

The methodology used to determine the proposed goal and its rationale are available for public review for 30 days from the date of this notice, in person Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, at the CSPDC office or through the internet as follows.

Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
112 MacTanly Place
Staunton, VA 24401

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program 

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal (FFY2024-26) 

The Federal Transit Administration and CSPDC will accept written comments on this proposed goal for 45 days from the date of this notice.

Written comments may be sent to Bonnie Riedesel, Executive Director at the address above; FAX (540) 885-2687; or email bonnie@cspdc.org. Written comments can also be sent directly to the FTA, Region Civil Rights Officer, Federal Transit Administration, Region III, 1460 Market Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Written comments at both locations will be accepted until September 14, 2023.