The Regional Commission’s Rural Transportation Planning Program provides transportation planning assistance and expertise to the rural, non-urbanized portions of the region. The Program’s activities are guided by a Rural Transportation Technical Committee (RTC) and Regional Commission staff. Funding is provided by the Transportation and Mobility Planning Division of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Typical activities of the Rural Program include:
- Regional Long Range Transportation Plan
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
- Corridor Studies
- Parking Studies
- Enhancement Grant Assistance
- Geographic Information Systems
- Rural Transit Plans
- Transportation Element of Comprehensive Plans