Council adopts $253M budget for FY25 after no one speaks at final public hearing on tax rate increase
City Council agreed to raise four of the tax rates it has the authority to set.
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Council to get update on transportation planning efforts in Charlottesville
The city’s transportation planner will give an overview of efforts to improve the city’s ability to build public infrastructure
TJPDC Board approves further development of by-laws for Regional Transit Authority
The approval gives the sign that further work can be done between Albemarle, Charlottesville, and TJPDC staff on writing up by-laws for the potential authority
Interim Jaunt CEO acknowledges unionization efforts, plans salary increase this year
The emergence of unions for public employees adds another layer to governance, but Jaunt maintains state enabling authority legislation doesn’t apply to them yet
Charlottesville to pilot two types of alternative fuel buses beginning with two battery-electric vehicles
CAT Director Williams argues that the system needs reliable buses as it prepares for service expansion.
Regional Transit Partnership directs staff to write by-laws for new transit authority
This is the second time a Regional Transit Authority study has been studied and the idea is much further along than in the late 2000’s.
Charlottesville City Council to discuss future fuel recommendations at work session
A preview of Charlottesville City Council’s February 27, 2024 work session on alternative fuel sources for Charlottesville Area Transit
Council briefed on request to pilot two alternative fuel sources for CAT
The study recommends a pilot approach to testing out two fuel sources rather than pick one option now.
CAT fuel study recommends purchase of two battery-electric vehicles in 2024 for pilot
A brief overview of Charlottesville City Council’s work session at 4 p.m. on January 16, 2024.
Council’s trip to Montgomery County delayed to January
Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders said last night a date has not been scheduled for City Council to travel to…