Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the global economy, and governments around the world responded with economic policies that varied widely. In the U.S., money was pumped into the economy through expanded unemployment benefits, stimulus checks to eligible Americans, PPP loans, and a slew of other measures. These policies have led to discussion of inflation – but are we seeing inflation, temporary price shocks in response to supply chain disruptions, or a little bit of both?

The 2021 Great American Cleanup, hosted by askHRgreen.org and Keep Virginia Beautiful, was held on March 26 & 27 in Hampton Roads. The May 2021 Map of the Month depicts the results of the work of over 1,300 volunteers across the region clearing litter from parks, stream beds, parking lots, and more

Public Notice: Hampton Roads 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan: DRAFT Plan Performance, Regional Transportation Vision Plan, and Public Involvement Documentation Reports Available for Public Review and Comment

askHRgreen.org - Giant Cigarette Butts Draw Attention to Environmental Issue (Multiple Media Outlets)

Litter Cleanup Collects Tons of Trash (Suffolk News-Herald)

Editorial: Help Shape Regional Hazard Planning (Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press)

Williamsburg Work Group Developing Recommendations for Affordable Housing (Virginia Gazette)

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in partnership with the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is collecting data associated with travel to and from work in response to COVID-19 in Virginia. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people are traveling, including, to and from work. The purpose of the recurring Virginia Commuter Surveys is to understand how commutes are changing and identify opportunities to improve commuting during and after this pandemic.

Request for Proposal #SNA-RFP-2021-02: The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, on behalf of the Southside Network Authority (the Authority), is soliciting for Qualifications and Conceptual Proposals for the Southside Hampton Roads Regional Fiber Connectivity Ring. Interested parties should refer to the full request for proposal (RFP) posted below. Submit by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

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The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) and Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) fully comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related nondiscrimination statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. HRPDC's website, www.hrpdcva.gov, and HRTPO's website, www.hrtpo.org, may be translated into multiple languages. Publications and other public documents can be made available in alternative languages and formats, if requested. HRPDC public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities and in transit-accessible locations when possible. Auxiliary services can be provided to individuals who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Requests made within seven days will be accommodated to the greatest extent possible. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice by HRPDC under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint may be in writing and filed with HRPDC's Title VI Administrator and/or the appropriate state or federal agency within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. For more information on HRPDC's Title VI program, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please call (757) 420-8300 or email: kmiller@hrpdcva.gov.