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Staunton, VA 24401
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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.
Latest News
VA Route 259 (Mayland Road) Corridor Improvement Study Completed
VDOT, in partnership with the towns of Broadway and Timberville, Rockingham County, and the CSPDC, completed a corridor improvement study a four-mile segment of VA 259 (Mayland Road) from Broadway to the I-81 Exit 257 in January.
The study analyzed crash data, traffic operations, and roadway conditions to identify safety concerns along the corridor. VDOT conducted a road safety audit and gathered public input to develop recommendations for targeted safety improvements. An online survey conducted in September 2025 received 322 responses with general support for the proposed improvements.
The study recommends safety improvements at three locations including enhanced signage and warning systems, roadway shoulder widening with guardrail, and a new left turn lane at the Mauzy Park and Ride entrance. VDOT will implement low-cost improvements using district maintenance funds and pursue larger projects through SMART SCALE or Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding.
VDOT will provide a summary of the study recommendations at the CSPDC Rural Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (RTTAC) meeting on March 20, 2026.
CSPDC and DEQ Host Brownfields and Voluntary Remediation Workshop
The CSPDC and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) brought together local government staff and developers on December 16, 2025 for a hands-on workshop on brownfields redevelopment, learning about how to transform underutilized properties into community assets.
DEQ’s Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) and Brownfields team facilitated an interactive session covering environmental assessment, remediation strategies, and reuse planning from individual sites to community-wide initiatives. The team shared real-world success stories and addressed common challenges that communities face when redeveloping contaminated properties.
Attendees learned how to identify brownfield sites, access DEQ technical assistance through VRP, and apply for state and federal funding opportunities including the Virginia Brownfields Assistance Fund.
DEQ is hosting the statewide Virginia Brownfields Conference in Staunton from June 8-10, 2026. CSPDC staff are ready to support localities with brownfields project development. Contact us to learn how we can help advance property reuse projects in your community.
BRITE Transit and Commuter Assistance Operating Budgets Set for FY27
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission is pursuing nearly $2.8 million in state funding to support and enhance regional transit services and transportation options.
Nine grant applications will be submitted to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation by the February 1 deadline. The requested funding would support critical transit operations, capital improvements including ADA improvements for an existing bus stop and facility equipment, route transit planning and marketing projects, and the CSPDC region’s commuter assistance program – Rideshare.
These grants represent essential funding for maintaining and improving public transportation throughout the CSPDC region. The investments would benefit both urban and rural transit services, ensuring residents across the region have access to reliable transportation options.
DRPT will review applications and release funding recommendations with the draft Six-Year Improvement Program in spring 2026.
