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2000-04-10 AdjournedApril 10, 2000 (Adjourned Meeting) (Page 1) An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, and Charlottesville City Council was held on April 10, 2000, from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m., at The Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place. The purpose of the meeting was to educate elected officials and public on the history and current status of regional transportation planning, including its relationship to land use. This meeting was adjourned from April 5, 2000. Board of Supervisors Present: Mr. David P. Bowerman, Mr. Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr., Ms. Charlotte Y. Humphris, Mr. Charles S. Martin, Mr. Walter F. Perkins and Ms. Sally H. Thomas. Charlottesville City Council Present: Ms. Virginia Daugherty, Mr. Blake Caravati, Ms. Meredith Richards and Mr. David Toscano. Charlottesville City Mayor, Ms. Daugherty, welcomed everyone. She stated that the goal of this meeting was to bring the City Council and the Board of Supervisors up-to-date on transportation planning in the area. They also hope to be able to develop a list of transportation items and issues to be addressed and identify followup actions that can be taken. The Chairman, Mr. Martin, also welcomed everyone, and then introduced the Board and Council members who were present. Mr. Wayne Cilimberg, Planning Director for the County, and Mr. Jim Tolbert, Planning Director for the City, made presentations on local land use planning philosophies and relationship to transportation. Ms. Hannah Twaddell, from the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, presented an overview of regional transportation planning. Ms. Hannah Twaddell, Ms. Helen Poore (Manager, CTS) and Ms. Donna Shaunesey (Executive Director of JAUNT), made a presentation on single-occupant-vehicle (SOV) alternatives planning and programs. They highlighted upcoming projects and plans for future transit initiatives, including challenges and opportunities. Ms. Thomas and Ms. Richards then addressed key issues relating to transportation planning. Following the presentations, a question and answer session was held. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:30 p.m. (Note: A complete summary of the meeting, prepared by the MPO staff, is on file in the Clerk’s office.) ________________________________________ Chairman Approved by Board Date Initials