FAMPO Listening Tour!
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...Virginia Gas Tax Deal and Funding Changes Expected to be Approved
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...Final I-95 Corridor Improvement Study Presentation
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....Findings from Public Outreach Efforts in December
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...Governor Northam's Budget Proposal Includes Transportation Funding Changes and Eliminating State Vehicle Inspections
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...2019 Roadway and Pedestrian Safety Reports
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...Recent Rail News
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...Fredericksburg Requests a Design for the Extension of Gateway Blvd to Cowan Blvd
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...U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to Host Public Scoping Meeting on Proposed VA Clinic for the Fredericksburg Region
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...FAMPO Signs Resolution Requesting SMART SCALE Category Change
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...Chatham Bridge Replacement
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...Virginia Central Railway Trail will be Extended in Spotsylvania
Cyclists, walkers and runners rejoice! Spotsylvania has accepted a state grant to extend the Virginia Central Railway Trail. However, the project won’t move along as swiftly as you can ride or run; there’s a 4 year completion date. Read more about the...Proposed Site for VA Medical Center Could Bring Road Changes
If Fredericksburg’s proposed site is selected, a new VA medical center might also bring road changes. Fredericksburg.com reports that the city is working with the tract’s owner to develop a plan that would extend Gateway Blvd to Cowan Blvd. Read more...VDOT to Study Truslow Road and Route 1 Intersection in Stafford County
Here is a quick follow up to the Truslow Road–U.S. 1 intersection, where some Stafford County supervisors want temporary stoplight signals during a bridge project that will close part of Truslow.