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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.

3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

HighTransportation

Water Street one-way proposal and SMARTSCALE endorsement

Eight residents — including downtown business owners — begged Council not to back the VDOT plan to make Water Street one-way, citing the downtown's past failure under one-way traffic. Council endorsed the funding application 3-1 anyway, but asked for a demonstration project and stressed nothing gets built until ~2033.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Jun 15, 2026