Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from R. Jason Dembowski’s organization
Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Potomac And Rappahannock Transportation Commission Board Of Commissioners Minutes
The Board of Commissioners discussed the VRE Chief Executive Officer's report, including ridership data and maintenance schedules, and authorized the forwarding of the preliminary FY 2028 VRE Operating and Capital budget. They also approved a joint VRE-VPRA application for federal planning grant funding. The Department of Rail and Public Transportation provided updates on various transit studies and upcoming transportation conferences. The Board received reports on OmniRide's service and ridership, addressed public hearing plans for potential service changes, and reviewed the FY 2028 PRTC draft budget revenues. Additionally, the Board authorized the submission of the Commuter Choice FY 2026 Annual Report, adopted policy and technical evaluation criteria changes for the Commuter Choice program, approved the issuance of the I-395/95 Commuter Choice FY 2028-2029 Call for Projects, and authorized payment for tariffs related to the purchase of commuter buses.
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Potomac And Rappahannock Transportation Commission Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several key items, including legislative and policy updates for the 2027 General Assembly session, specifically regarding coalition building and transit legislation. Staff provided a review of potential service enhancement packages and updates on the budget process, noting a structural deficit and potential fare increases. Additionally, the committee reviewed capital planning efforts, specifically regarding the realignment of federal formula funding from WMATA back to PRTC. Finally, the committee received an operational update from Keolis regarding hiring, training, and new safety technologies being piloted on buses.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Prtc Budget Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2028 preliminary budget, focusing specifically on projected revenues. Key discussion topics included the insufficiency of motor fuels tax revenue, the necessity for consistent state funding, federal grant growth expectations, and the exploration of non-traditional transit funding sources at the jurisdictional level. The presentation detailed operating and capital revenue sources, farebox revenue contributions, federal and state grant breakdowns, and jurisdictional subsidy structures.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Potomac And Rappahannock Transportation Commission Budget Committee Minutes
The committee convened to review the preliminary FY2028 OmniRide budget, specifically focusing on revenue projections. Discussions included an overview of operating and capital revenue sources, federal and state grant funding, and the process for calculating jurisdictional subsidies. The presentation aimed to gather feedback on revenue presentation and budgetary processes before the final information is submitted to the board.
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