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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charlottesville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CARTA Regional Transit Expansion
The regional transit authority has studied options for expanded bus service across Charlottesville and Albemarle County, identifying about $12 million in annual expansions that could start in 2031. How it gets funded — and who governs it — is still being worked out.
Public Transit Route Change
Charlottesville Area Transit is shuffling bus routes starting Monday, completely cutting off the Greenbrier neighborhood stop and moving it over to the old Kroger site. If you take this bus to get around, you'll need to check the new schedule and map out a different walk to your stop.
Public Transit
Local leaders in Charlottesville and Albemarle are looking to expand bus services even further following the success of recent transit updates. If you ride the bus, you can expect continued efforts to make getting around the region easier and more connected.
Bicycle Programming Funding
Council put $100,000 into the e-bike voucher program, using bike infrastructure and climate action money to subsidize electric bikes for residents.
Castalia Street partial closure
Council was scheduled to consider an ordinance approving the partial closure of Castalia Street, a change to the public right-of-way that can affect neighborhood access and future development.
Water Street one-way proposal and SMARTSCALE endorsement
The MPO is weighing which road and safety projects to advance for state Smart Scale money by August 1, including debate over two ramp projects with no bike/ped/transit elements. The city's flagship application is the Ridge-McIntire-West Main intersection.
VDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Funding
An extra $198,910 in VDOT funds will pay for construction engineering and inspection on three street projects: 10th and Grady, Monticello 2nd, and Preston Harris.