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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charlottesville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Bicycle Programming Funding
The 2025 pilot handed out 100 $1,000 vouchers; new funding continues the program, and Councilor Payne wants the income threshold lowered so more households qualify.
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.
Public Transit
$16.85M in federal/state money for new buses — a mix of battery-electric and diesel after federal zero-emission funding fell through — plus charging infrastructure and tracking upgrades.
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.