On Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC), with their BRITE partners, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Lewis Street Transit Hub Rehabilitation Project. Ann Cundy, CSPDC Executive Director; Zach Trogdon, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) Acting Director/Chief of Transit; and Mayor Stephen Claffey, City of Staunton made remarks.
The newly rehabilitated Lewis Street Hub now features:
- New pavement & lighting
- ADA-accessible sidewalks & curb ramps
- Increased seating for passengers waiting for buses
- Beautiful landscaping in harmony with Historic Downtown Staunton
BRITE resumed service at the Lewis Street Hub starting on Friday, August 30, and it has been received well by riders and drivers, and passersby.
The CSPDS is grateful for collaboration with the City of Staunton, along with funding and support from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and DRPT. Additional thanks to Kimley-Horn, McDonough Bolyard Peck (MBP), and WSP for their technical expertise, and Virginia Infrastructure for their great work and timely completion of the project.