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May is National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month – an annual celebration to increase awareness and participation in bicycling, and showcase its many health and environmental benefits. This year, the League of American Bicyclists will be encouraging the pubic to bike ‘anywhere’ and document their ride with use of #BikeThere. Additional days to celebration and bring awareness to bicycling within National Bike Month are National Ride a Bike Day on May 2 and Bike to Work Day on May 21.
The Bike the Valley and RideShare programs, administered by the CSPDC, have created a digital social media campaign to bring public awareness to bicycling in our region. The campaign will be featured throughout the month.
Request for Proposals – CSPDC Regional Pandemic Recovery and Resiliency Plan
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from which the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) may select a firm through competitive negotiation to assist in the development of a regional Pandemic Recovery and Resiliency Plan. This plan is to be used by our local governments, regional leaders, and stakeholders to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and similar future events. Funding for this plan is provided through a CARES Act grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce. Please click here to review the RFP.
Bath-Highland Network Authority Public Notice
Public Notice of a Virtual Meeting of the Bath-Highland Network Authority.
The Bath-Highland Network Authority is scheduled to meet on April 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted by video conference call, rather than in-person. Join the Zoom Call by one of these three ways:
1) Through your browser: https://zoom.us/j/97452337633?pwd=TE9kVVNJZm9sa2V5c1dYbStoNkdFQT09
2) Download Zoom Mobile App for iPhone or Android
Meeting ID: 974 5233 7633; Passcode: 416480
3) Dial-in (audio only): 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 974 5233 7633; Passcode: 416480
For more information about the meeting, please contact Ms. Grace Blanchard at 540-885-5174 or grace@cspdc.org.
Telework!VA Provides Telework Program Assistance
Last fall the CSPDC worked with Telework!VA consultant, Robin Mack to host a staff retreat on the benefits, challenges and best practices of teleworking. Ms. Mack surveyed staff and created a customized presentation for both employees and managers to better succeed in our new virtual workplace.
Robin Mack and the Telework!VA team are available to assist other organizations, businesses and employers in the region create and implement a telework program. Contact RideShare or Telweork!VA directly to set up a free webinar and learn more about the services available.
Waynesboro Park & Ride Expands
An expansion of the Town Center Park and Ride commuter lot in Waynesboro began construction the end of March and is scheduled to be complete in May of 2022.
The $1 million project will increase parking capacity from 120 to about 175 spaces, install a bus stop with a covered shelter, and will repave and improve on-location lighting. Additional amenities include bicycle racks, sidewalks, landscaping and infrastructure to accommodate future charging stations for electric vehicles.
The commuter lot, located near the Interstate 64 exit 94 interchange at Route 340 (P. Buckley Moss Drive), will remain open during construction. Barricades will separate the work zone from areas open to the public. The project is funded by the SMART SCALE transportation prioritization program. Additional information can be found on the Virginia Department of Transportation project page.