Welcome to the CSPDC

The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) represents and serves the local governments of Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, and Rockingham counties and the cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro as well as the 11 towns within the Central Shenandoah region.

The CSPDC works with its member jurisdictions, communities and agencies to provide high-quality planning, technical assistance, and facilitation of services that address local, regional and state needs in an innovative, timely and cooperative manner. Covering everything from land use planning, transportation, water and waste-water utilities, natural resource management, affordable housing, economic and community development, disaster mitigation and preparedness, agritourism to human services, the CSPDC is an invaluable asset to the quality of life in the Shenandoah Valley. For more information about the CSPDC, click here.

Executive Director Attends SERDI Annual Professional Development Conference

Posted on May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Kimberly Miller

Executive Director Ann Cundy attended the Southeast Regional Director’s Institute (SERDI) Annual Professional Development Conference from April 27th – 30th, in Jacksonville, FL. SERDI is a voluntary professional development association for regional council executive directors in the southeastern United States, and provides technical assistance to regional council directors, their councils and their state associations.

Seasoned and new executive directors gather each year to share knowledge and expertise in a focused series of sessions on topics like communicating return on investment in PDCs, communications strategy best practices, and innovative approaches to meeting the needs of local governments.

CSPDC & BRITE Bus Attend Staunton Senior Health Fair

Posted on May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Kimberly Miller

CSPDC transit staff members, Devon Thompson and Danielle Gannon, attended the Staunton Park and Recreation’s 3rd Annual “50 & Better” Senior Health Expo at Gypsy Hill Park on April 12th. Various community organizations were in attendance and set up booths that catered to older adults, with some providing complimentary health screenings and others information regarding a variety of wellness needs.

CSPDC staff spoke with attendees about the BRITE Bus transit system, and provided information on routes, schedules, and ADA service.

VDOT Holds Shenandoah Rail Trail Public Meetings in April

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by Kimberly Miller

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has published the Phase One Report from its Rail With Trail Assessment, and will host three public meetings along the corridor in April. The meeting locations are:

Timberville
Tuesday April 8, 5-7p.m. @ Plains District Community Center, Large multi-purpose room
233 McCauley Ave, Timberville, VA 22853

Front Royal
Thursday April 10, 5-7p.m. @ Warren County Government Center, Board of Supervisors room
220 N Commerce Ave # 100, Front Royal, VA 22630

Woodstock
Tuesday April 15, 5-7p.m. @ Peter Muhlenberg Middle School, Cafeteria
1251 Susan Ave, Woodstock, VA 22664

At the direction of the Secretary of Transportation, VDOT is evaluating the engineering requirements and costs of rail service and a trail adjacent to one another as an alternative to the previously-studied Shenandoah Rail Trail initiative. This Phase 1 (of 3) Report presents proposed typical sections for the rail-with-trail alternative, summarizes supporting stakeholder interviews, and documents relevant studies and guidance documents.

Anyone interested in the future of the rail corridor should attend and share their input. Alternately, please fill out VDOT’s online survey to provide your input online.