Welcome to the CSPDC

The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) represents and serves the local governments of Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, and Rockingham counties and the cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro as well as the 11 towns within the Central Shenandoah region.

The CSPDC works with its member jurisdictions, communities and agencies to provide high-quality planning, technical assistance, and facilitation of services that address local, regional and state needs in an innovative, timely and cooperative manner. Covering everything from land use planning, transportation, water and waste-water utilities, natural resource management, affordable housing, economic and community development, disaster mitigation and preparedness, agritourism to human services, the CSPDC is an invaluable asset to the quality of life in the Shenandoah Valley. For more information about the CSPDC, click here.

Request For Proposal for Auditing Services Open for Offerors

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by Kimberly Miller

The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants to contract for financial and compliance audit services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The initial term will be followed by the option to extend the contract for four subsequent years.

If interested, you may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for detailed instructions regarding submission and for a description of the entity and records to be audited. The RFP is in electronic form on the Commonwealth of Virginia’s procurement site, eva.virginia.gov, or click on the link below.

Date Posted: March 18, 2025
Due Date for Proposals: 12:00 p.m. Noon on Friday, March 28th, 2025

Contact Information:

Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
Ann Cundy, Executive Director
112 MacTanly Place
Staunton, VA 24401

The CSPDC reserves the right to reject any, all or part(s) of responses. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the CSPDC to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. CSPDC will select the proposal with the best overall value to the Commission.

To view the RFP, click here.

FY24 Financial Audit

HRMPO Holding Open House for Public Feedback on Proposed Port Republic Road – Peach Grove – Neff Avenue Study Improvements

Posted on March 3, 2025March 5, 2025 by klawrence

The Harrisonburg Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) is holding a public open house from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 at Stone Spring Elementary School for proposed safety and congestion improvement concepts for all modes of travel in the Port Republic Road – Peach Grove – Neff Avenue corridor. The area is one of the busiest corridors in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham region, and the intersection itself has the highest vehicular crash rate in the region.

Open house attendees will be able to review the proposed concepts, ask questions, and provide input on potential improvement strategies during the open house to staff from HRMPO, VDOT, and the City of Harrisonburg. Public input will be documented in a final corridor study, which will be complete in May 2025 and available to the public.

The study area includes the area bounded by Devon Lane to the north/west, Portland/Wine Drive to the south/east, Turner Ashby Lane/A Dream Come True Playground to the north/east, and Stone Spring Road to the south/west. The designs also incorporate ways to ensure safe biking, walking, and scooting use of the corridor, many of whom are students at James Madison University (JMU).

In addition to the open house, an online survey will be available before, during, and after the meeting to collect public feedback via the CSPDC Connects Social Platform at https://connect.cspdc.org/hrmpo-port-republic-road-2025-study which will be open from 8:00AM on March 3 through March 14, 2025 at 5:00PM. Written or oral questions and comments may be submitted to Garreth Bartholomew by emailing garreth@cspdc.org or calling 540-885-5174, before or after the open house.

Share Your Feedback on Proposed Regional Transportation Projects

Posted on March 3, 2025March 5, 2025 by klawrence

The Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) is updating its Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which defines a vision and proposes transportation projects in our region for the next 25 years. Input from community members helps us align these projects with what’s important to you.

We’re currently in Phase Two, focusing on gathering input on a proposed list of transportation projects and areas for future study. Help us shape the future of transportation in our region. Get involved by:

Exploring and Commenting: Use our interactive map to leave feedback on proposed regional transportation projects.
Visioning the Future: Look at areas for future study and let us know your priorities.
Attending an Open House: Stop by an open house to share your thoughts.
- Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Waynesboro YMCA
Asking a Planner: Submit your questions for our weekly “Ask a Planner” live chat sessions on Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and Noon through the end of March.
Watch a recap video of what we’ve learned so far.

The SAWMPO Policy Board is eager to receive public input on the proposed projects and studies in the 2050 LRTP. In Phase One, community feedback identified bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, enhanced vehicular safety, intersection improvements, and increased transit services in rural areas as priorities for the SAWMPO.

Stay connected for updates, events, and additional ways to engage by visiting our interactive project page on CSPDC Connect.