James Madison University (JMU) requested the services of the CSPDC to complete their Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for twelve high-priority facilities that have a high potential for discharging pollutants. CSPDC staff conducted site visits, identified and mapped potential pollution areas and drainage structures, and developed a set of recommendations of procedures and practices that protect water quality. The project was completed in February and brings JMU into compliance with minimum control measure 6 of their Phase II MS4 General Permit.

On March 3, 2017, the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) held its kick-off meeting for the Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center Small Area Study.  The study will examine alternative/secondary access locations to the Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Complex, access management along US 250 (Jefferson Highway), and operational and safety issues along the corridor.  The intent of the study is to develop short- and long-term improvement recommendations. SAWMPO is leading this effort in collaboration with Augusta County, VDOT and Timmons Engineering.  The study is slated to be completed by the end of 2017.

More than one hundred newly designed BRITE bus stop signs will be installed throughout Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro in early 2017. The signs were developed with data collected from a bus stop inventory and feature a design created by the BRITE Transit Advisory Committee.  CSPDC staff met with local sign makers and locality staff to discuss the most efficient process for production, as well as to finalize bus stop names and locations prior to collecting quotes and selecting a  project vendor.