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May 25, 2026
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  • Increased cost of right-of-way negotiations for Stribling Avenue upgrade leads to temporary pause
  • Council makes some appointments but not to CRHA
  • Bike Month continues and one City Councilor implores people to log rides with DRPT
  • Charlottesville to commemorate Mel’s Walk on May 30
  • Charlottesville site plans: Seven units at 1101 Cherry Avenue, Pollocks Branch bridge, and a boutique hotel in Court Square

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  • Supervisor Duncan wants Albemarle to consider creating rental inspection program

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  • Sanders gives first progress report on operations plan for 2000 Holiday Drive

    3 days ago3 days ago
  • Charlottesville’s FY26 budget on track for surplus

    3 days ago3 days ago
  • Increased cost of right-of-way negotiations for Stribling Avenue upgrade leads to temporary pause

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    Council makes some appointments but not to CRHA

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  • Bike Month continues and one City Councilor implores people to log rides with DRPT

    4 days ago4 days ago
  • Charlottesville to commemorate Mel’s Walk on May 30

    4 days ago4 days ago
  • Charlottesville site plans: Seven units at 1101 Cherry Avenue, Pollocks Branch bridge, and a boutique hotel in Court Square

    5 days ago5 days ago
  • Many details remain to be worked out for how three groups will work together at Charlottesville’s future low-barrier shelter

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  • Salvation Army launches fundraising campaign for Center for Hope

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In a divided vote, MPO Policy Board moves forward with two Smart Scale projects without city support

Sean Tubbs2 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

Charlottesville representatives felt the two projects expand highway capacity and do not reflect the city’s values

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Caton Construction submits only bid to build new roundabout in Fluvanna County

Sean Tubbs4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

The project was funded in the fourth round of VDOT’s Smart Scale process

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Charlottesville members of MPO Tech Committee sought to eliminate two regional Smart Scale applications

Sean Tubbs1 month ago3 weeks ago010 mins

The MPO Policy Board had the same discussion on April 22

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Charlottesville moves step closer to construction of Barracks-Emmet Streetscape

Sean Tubbs6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

The city was awarded funds for the project in 2017 but did not begin work until 2021

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VDOT has held a public meeting on Avon Street Extended improvements

Sean Tubbs1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

The project was funded through the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Smart Scale process

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Albemarle and Nelson both have one new project recommended for funding in Smart Scale scores

Sean Tubbs1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

The successful project in Albemarle County would see improvements made to U.S. 250 on Pantops

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Commonwealth Transportation Board supports cancellation of two Charlottesville projects, formally cancels Emmet Street Phase Two

Sean Tubbs1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

The City of Charlottesville has yet to break down on a single Smart Scale project and is sending money back to Richmond for projects.

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Public notice: Environmental documents available for review for Crozet Park and Ride

Sean Tubbs1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The park and ride lot will also have a bus pull through that will be used by the Afton Express.

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National think-tank ranks Virginia high in survey of transportation transparency

Sean Tubbs1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

The report from the Brooking Institute has several recommendations on how states can provide more transparency in how transportation projects are selected and delivered.

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Charlottesville continues to move forward with several long-delayed transportation projects

Sean Tubbs2 years ago1 year ago017 mins

The City of Charlottesville has become much more transparent about providing information on how projects funded by the Commonwealth Transportation are proceeding.

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