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Project Impact Preparedness Calendars Are Here
The 2017 Shenandoah Valley Project Impact Preparedness Calendar is now available. The demand for the free calendar remains high. In its ninth edition since 2003, the publication features preparedness tips and mitigation strategies for dealing with severe weather, emergencies, and disasters. The attractive calendar also contains historic photographs and fun holidays for each day of the year. The calendar is available at local government buildings and public libraries throughout the region. Contact Rebecca Joyce at rebecca@cspdc.org or 540-885-5174 for additional information.
VTC Releases Tourism Stats
Virginia Tourism Corporation has released data on the 2015 domestic travel economic impact on Virginia and its localities. The report includes estimates for travel expenditures, travel-generated employment and payroll income, as well as tax revenues for federal, state and local government.
In 2015, domestic travelers spent nearly $956 million while traveling within the Central Shenandoah Planning District, a 1.2% increase over the previous year. All counties and cities in the Planning District posted an increase. The County of Bath received the greatest expenditures by domestic travelers, totaling over $260 million. Rockingham County posted the greatest increase, up 3.1% from 2014.
Travel-related employment within the CSPDC also rose in 2015, a 1.8% increase to 8,317. Rockingham County posted the highest direct travel-related employment at 2,002 and was also the locality with the greatest increase, up 3.6% from the previous year. The full 2015 Economic Impact of Travel on Virginia report is available at the VTC website.
Request for Proposal for Turnkey Transit Service Provision
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission is soliciting proposals from interested parties to provide turnkey provision of transit service referred to as BRITE Bus.
The RFP document can be accessed here.
Click on the following links to view the amendments:
I-64 Corridor Study Kicks Off
A public meeting has been scheduled for 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. December 12, 2016 at the Crozet Public Library located at 2020 Library Avenue in Crozet. This Open House will provide information and solicit the public’s feedback as part of an interregional study of transportation needs in the I-64 corridor between Charlottesville and Staunton.
The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) and the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission are undertaking a transportation study to examine transportation issues in the I-64 Corridor from Charlottesville to Staunton. The project will examine traffic congestion, transit, vehicle speeds and public safety issues. This Open House provides an opportunity to learn about the study and interact with the study team and agency officials. Most importantly, it will allow citizens the opportunity to provide input and identify areas of concern. The project study team will be available to answer your questions and take your comments.
For more information, please visit the study website: http://campo.tjpdc.org/i64-corridor/
Fields of Gold Publishes Fence Talk
“Fence Talk,” the Fields of Gold Farm Trail Newsletter that provides valuable information and resources to members of the Fields of Gold Farm Trail was published in October. This latest edition featured training and conference opportunities, marketing tools, and profiles of member farms and signature
events. Read the entire newsletter here: http://conta.cc/2fo4126
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