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RICHMOND–Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) released the Draft Performance-Based Operating Assistance Allocation Methodology Report for public review and comment. The report is a result of a partnership between the Transit Service Delivery Advisory Committee (TSDAC) and DRPT in the development of a legislative mandated performance-based operating assistance allocation methodology that will distribute state operating assistance based on performance.
“Efficient and effective transportation plays a major role in a successful transportation system,” said Governor McDonnell. “Distribution of revenue based on accountability and rewarding efficiency within the transit agencies are important steps towards this goal.”
“Today is a milestone in accomplishing a multi-year endeavor to develop a performance-based funding allocation methodology to distribute new state operating assistance to our transit providers in the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said DRPT Director Thelma Drake.
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at the VDOT Auditorium, 1201 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a brief presentation at 6:00 followed by a brief question and answer period.
The Draft Performance-Based Operating Assistance Allocation Methodology Report is posted online for a 45-day public review and comment period and can be viewed here. The public may also provide written comments to the TSDAC and DRPT via the address below. Comments received before 45 days will be summarized in the Plan. Please direct comments to the Department’s public information office at drptpr@drpt.virginia.gov or at the address below.
Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Rail & Public Transportation
600 East Main Street, Suite 2102
Richmond, VA 23219
Attention: Public Information Office – Performance –Based Operating Assistance Allocation Methodology.
DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional information on DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a complaint, please visit the website at www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda Maiden, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.
About Department of Rail and Public Transportation:
The Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.
