Public Meeting Set for WWRC Small Area Study
The transportation study will
examine access management and safety issues along US 250 (Jefferson Highway) in the vicinity of the WWRC Complex. Study recommendations will be used to guide future transportation improvements in the area. The public is invited to attend the open house and provide input.
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Bike Virginia Tours the Valley
The Shenandoah Valley has been selected to host the 30th Anniversary Tour of
Bike Virginia
, June 23-28. Riders will choose from a variety of tour lengths and routes that will take them on a scenic adventure along the Valley from Buena Vista to Staunton.
The Tour will include a full complement of fun outings and activities that will showcase the region's cultural attractions, historic sites, outdoor recreation opportunities, and local flavors, enticing over 1,500 participating cyclists to come back and ride the Valley again and again.
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Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership Launched
The Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership (SVTP) unveiled its new marketing partnership and brand message during an event held at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in May. The SVTP is a professional collaboration between 13 tourism-forward communities stretching from Winchester to Lexington, whose mission is to promote the Shenandoah Valley as an outstanding year-round destination for visitors from around the world.
The SVTP team worked together with consultants over the span of several years conducting research consisting of online surveys, reviews of Virginia Tourism Corporation research, and recent visitor surveys conducted by local destination marketing organizations. The team compared regional initiatives around the United States for differentiation to create the Today's Shenandoah Valley brand, campaign, website, and social media presence. The results can be viewed at
www.VirginiasShenandoahValley.com
and on
Facebook
.
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Transportation Demand Management Plan Updated
The CSPDC's
Rideshare Program
is wrapping up the update of its Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDMP). Required by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, the TDMP includes stakeholder and public input, a financial plan, and a strategy for changes and expansion of services.
The broad goals of the updated TDMP include increasing the awareness of the alternate modes of transportation that exist besides single-occupant vehicles, improving mobility and accessibility to people with transportation needs in the rural areas of the region, and promoting social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
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Regional Housing Summit Held
The CSPDC and the Bath County Economic Development Authority hosted a Regional Housing Summit on May 25, in Bath County. More than 35 attendees learned strategies to address the demand for affordable workforce housing in their community.
Summit speakers from the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, USDA Rural Development, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Virginia Housing Development Authority, Total Action for Progress, and CSPDC focused on the connection between housing and economic development, as well as funding opportunities to increase affordable housing options. Topics included homeownership, rental housing, housing rehabilitation, and new construction. The workshop was geared toward local government staff, including community development, economic development and workforce development, local elected officials, housing organizations and nonprofits, and other community leaders.
Individuals who were unable to attend the Summit can access the presentations and related videos
HERE
.
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CSPDC Programs Increase Social Media Presence
Service announcements and other topics of interest to Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro transit users can now be found @BRITEbus on
Facebook
and
Twitter
.
Valuable tips for disaster preparedness and mitigation, as well as information about local resources and activities related to emergencies is the focus of the new Shenandoah Valley Project Impact
Facebook page
. A
Facebook group
is also available for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers or community members interested in participating in CERT training and volunteer activities.
Please "Like" these pages and invite other interested community members to do the same.
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Invitation to Appalachian Regional Commission Input Session
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will be holding an
Appalachian Regional Commission
(ARC) Input Session on June 28, in Wytheville. The Input Session is an opportunity to share feedback and recommendations to DHCD as they develop ARC's strategic direction and priorities for the upcoming year. While there is no fee to attend, please
register
by June 23.
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