by Stacey Feindt | 06/30/20 | Transportation |
How will COVID-19 restrictions impact your summer travel or commute? Will you sit in less traffic this summer or the same as last year? And how less are we talking? It’s tricky to gauge how COVID-19 restrictions will impact summer travel but transportation...
by Stacey Feindt | 06/24/20 | Transportation |
FAMPO recently wrapped up a public comment period for four transportation-related documents including an amendment to the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan project list, a proposed FAMPO staff work plan for the new fiscal year starting in July known as the...
by Stacey Feindt | 05/13/20 | Transportation |
We asked those who live, work or travel through the Fredericksburg region to help us understand how their transportation behavior has changed as a result of COVID-19 concerns, and also to share ideas to improve access and safety for all modes of transportation. The...
by Stacey Feindt | 03/06/20 | Transportation |
Virginia Gas Tax Deal and Funding Changes Expected to be Approved Virginia lawmakers are expected to approve a 10 cent gas tax hike which will be implemented by increasing the gas tax by 5 cents this year and next year and then be tied to inflation. Additionally, the...
by Stacey Feindt | 03/03/20 | Transportation |
Time for Public Comment! FAMPO just opened a public review and comment period for the Fredericksburg region’s Draft FY21-24 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as well as a related draft air quality conformity analysis. The TIP is a document that details...
by Stacey Feindt | 02/07/20 | Public Involvement, TIP, Title VI, Transportation |
Come add your thoughts to the community transportation vision board, and review regional transportation plans. Listening sessions will be held at various Central Rappahannock Regional Library branches throughout the months of February and March. For branch locations...
by Stacey Feindt | 01/30/20 | Transportation |
On Monday, January 27th, state officials presented the findings of their I-95 Corridor Improvement Study. You can view the PowerPoint presentation from the meeting here. Below is a summary of the recommended projects and studies for the Fredericksburg area....
by Stacey Feindt | 01/16/20 | Transportation |
Findings from Public Outreach Efforts in December In December, FAMPO conducted public outreach at six public libraries in our region. Library patrons were asked in Spanish and English to “Share your transportation concerns!” Patrons recorded their comments on sticky...
by Stacey Feindt | 01/09/20 | News, Transportation |
Governor Northam’s recent budget proposal includes transportation funding changes and eliminating state vehicle inspections. The transportation-related portions of Governor Northam’s budget proposal announcement is below, but you can read the full...
by Stacey Feindt | 01/06/20 | Transportation |
Roadway Crashes When navigating through these areas, look alive! Cash data for last year is complete. According to fredericksburg.comfredericksburg.com , Rt 3 near the Mall, Central Park and the newly redesigned I-95 intersection in that area, are among the top crash...
by Stacey Feindt | 12/31/19 | Transportation |
Recent Rail News Rail has been a hot topic! In December 2019, Virginia announced a major deal with CXS which will result in increased passenger service, and a renewed effort to expand the Long Bridge. Meanwhile, Fredericksburg announced plans to improve the...
by Stacey Feindt | 12/17/19 | Transportation |
The Fredericksburg City Council has approved an agreement that will lead to the design of major changes to Gateway Boulevard. The plan is to extend Gateway Boulevard across Rt 3, between Bob Evans and Wendy’s, and link it with Cowan Blvd. Also in the plan is a...
by Stacey Feindt | 12/05/19 | Transportation
Upcoming Public Meeting On Monday, December 9, 2019, the VA will host an informational “scoping” meeting for the public to learn more about the proposed VA clinic and the potential impacts to our region that the federal government will study. The meeting...
by Stacey Feindt | 11/20/19 | Transportation
On November 18, 2019, the FAMPO Policy Committee signed a resolution requesting the state move FAMPO from SMART SCALE category A to category B. Analysis by the University of Mary Washington and FAMPO staff indicates that this change will improve our region’s...
by Stacey Feindt | 11/08/19 | Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing to replace the Route 3 Business bridge over the Rappahannock River, known as Chatham Bridge. The bridge provides a link between Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg. The bridge will be closed to...
