The Charlottesville Transit Service (CTS) set a new ridership figure last year, with over 1.5 million riders. That’s according to CTS Director Bill Watterson, who gave an update on the system at the July 18, 2007 meeting of the MPO Policy Board. Podcast produced by Charlottesville Tomorrow * Player by Odeo Listen using player above […]
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July 2007 MPO Policy Board Meeting
The DEQ’s Tom Jennings demonstrates air quality monitoring procedures to MPO Policy Board Members The MPO Policy Board held a monthly meeting on July 18, 2007 , at the MPO’s office on Water Street in Downtown Charlottesville. Topics included the location of an air quality monitoring station for the Charlottesville area, an update on area […]
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City Council asks County to sign agreement before Meadowcreek work begins
(left to right) Mayor Brown and Councilors Kendra Hamilton and Dave Norris The Charlottesville City Council wants the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution affirming their commitment to building and funding a regional transportation network before they will be willing to proceed with construction of the Meadowcreek Parkway . On the agenda […]
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Biscuit Run: A detailed look at the discussion on parks, transportation, and water needs
The Biscuit Run development took a giant step forward at last week’s meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. The project made its first appearance before the Board since being recommended for approval by a unanimous Planning Commission last May. During a two and one-half-hour work session, proffers dominated the Board’s discussion. Developer Hunter […]
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VDOT’s Giometti presents Places29 transportation study
The Places29 Master Plan has entered its next phase, and the Albemarle County Planning Commission has begun a series of work sessions to examine each element in turn. On July 10, 2007, John Giometti of the Virginia Department of Transportation presented the Transportation Study component of the plan, which explains how the Places29 fits into […]
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Board approves increased frequency for Wal-Mart bus
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has allocated funding for additional buses to run on the Charlottesville Transit Service’s (CTS) Route #5 during daytime hours. The approval came despite a request from the group Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together (IMPACT) to spend the money on adding five hours of night service to the […]
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Independent City Council Candidate Barbara Haskins on WINA
WINA AM 1070’s Charlottesville Live morning program is inviting all of the candidates running for Charlottesville City Council to come on the radio to share their background and priorities. On July 12th, Independent Barbara Haskins was the guest of Jane Foy and Rob Schilling. Podcast produced by Charlottesville Tomorrow * Player by Odeo Listen using […]
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Board of Supervisors defers action on Advance Mills Bridge to August
The Board of Supervisors has directed the Virginia Department of Transportation to begin pursuing the necessary paperwork required to begin removal of a bridge that runs through the Advance Mills Historic District. That would allow VDOT to continue planning for a temporary replacement for the bridge on Route 743 over the North Fork of the […]
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City Council discusses YMCA, Boys and Girls Club partnerships
Charlottesville will expand its partnership with the Boys and Girls Club , but has postponed a decision whether to begin a new relationship with the Piedmont YMCA . The items were discussed during a City Council work session held on July 9, 2007, at the Key Recreation Center. Mike Svetz, Director of the City Parks […]
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Norris and Thomas appear on WINA
On July 3, 2007, Charlottesville City Councilor Dave Norris and Albemarle County Supervisor Sally Thomas appeared separately on WINA’s Charlottesville Live with Jane Foy and Coy Barefoot. Norris discussed City Council’s votes Monday night related to the Meadowcreek Parkway Interchange project. Council endorsed two design concepts which will return for public hearings later this year. […]
