Posts by PlanRVA
Sharing your perspective: Public Commenting & Why it Matters
A thriving community is made through the input and ideas of everyone in the region. Your voice matters and has a place in helping to create plans, rules and regulations that impact the world around you. When it comes to making a difference on an issue, some of the first steps that come to mind…
Read MoreStrengthening Richmond and neighboring regions’ Hazard Mitigation Plan
Richmond-Crater Multi-Region Hazard Mitigation Plan Cover Photo Hazard mitigation planning is an important process done at the state, tribal and local government levels that aims to minimize the impact of future disasters. Localities are required to have a mitigation plan that is FEMA approved in order to be eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance. Localities who…
Read MoreRecap: Leaders share state of transportation in Central Virginia during annual meeting
The RRTPO, CVTA and PlanRVA joint annual meeting was held on June 2, 2022 in-person and virtually via Zoom and was live-streamed on YouTube. Earlier this month, the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) hosted a first-of-its-kind joint meeting with the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) and PlanRVA to share updates on current and future…
Read MoreExpanding RVA’s Active Transportation Network
Active transportation, a term used to describe travel by human energy, such as walking, bicycling or by a mobile assist device, has grown increasingly popular across the Richmond region. As a result, the need for improving regional active transportation networks has grown – especially as community members seek new micro-mobility options that allow for longer…
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