Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

08/28/2026

Earlier this week, we hosted our Legislative Committee meeting, where our team connected with regional legislative aides, government employees, and elected officials to request input from the Committee members on potential topics that could be regional legislative priorities to be considered by the Commission and
Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Board.

08/26/2026

We were excited to attend the York State of the County Address at the Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center recently.

We are pleased to hold our October 15 HRPDC and Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Board meeting at this wonderful new facility – we hope you will mark your calendars and join us!

H/T to our friends from Visit Williamsburg for the exterior shot of the building!

08/24/2026

OMGoodness, check out the news from our friends at askhrgreen.org:

The new askHRgreen.org website is live – and it’s packed with practical, local resources to help Hampton Roads make greener choices every day.
Looking for ways to make a difference? Start here:
❓Don’t Guess. Just Ask. Get answers to your recycling questions.
🍃Discover ways to get involved in making Hampton Roads cleaner and greener.
💧Find environmental programs, services and resources in your community.
♻️ Put your skills to the test and try our waste-sorting game.
✏️ Apply for a grant for your school or community
Explore the new www.askHRgreen.org today!

08/21/2026

A Look Back at Virginia's 1980 Drought: History reminds us why every drop counts.

During Virginia's 1980 drought, communities faced prolonged dry conditions that affected water supplies, agriculture, and everyday life. More than 45 years later, Virginia is once again experiencing significant drought conditions, with the Commonwealth seeing its driest period since 1941. State officials are encouraging residents to voluntarily conserve water to help protect our shared water resources.

While today's monitoring tools are more advanced, one thing hasn't changed: every small action makes a difference.

Here are a few easy ways to help:
💧 Water your lawn only when necessary.
💧 Fix household leaks promptly.
💧 Take shorter showers and turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.
💧 Run full loads of laundry and dishes.
💧 Install water-efficient fixtures.
💧 Collect rainwater with a rain barrel.
💧 Follow other local water conservation guidelines.

To learn more, visit https://www.hrpdcva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=339

08/20/2026

As you drive home and enjoy your evening tonight, be aware of the threat for severe weather! Stay up to date with posts from the US National Weather Service Wakefield VA and Virginia Department of Emergency Management!

Severe thunderstorms are possible across Central and Eastern Virginia and the Maryland Eastern Shore this afternoon through late tonight.

Primary hazards include:
Damaging wind gusts of 60+ mph
Isolated large hail

A brief tornado or two (mainly for northeastern portions of the area)
Localized flooding
Stay weather aware this afternoon and evening!

08/18/2026

A pro soccer team in Hampton Roads? If the World Cup was any indication, the support could be there...

Check out more from our friends at The Virginian-Pilot, courtesy of the work from Nikki Johnson!

Soccer leaders say Hampton Roads could support a major league team. However, someone would need to pay for the sizeable price tag.

08/17/2026

ICYMI: Check out this update (featuring some input from our HRTPO team) on the HRBT from our friends at The Virginian-Pilot:

The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel project is on target for 2027 completion, VDOT says.

08/14/2026

A huge thank you to our friends from Hampton Roads Transit for hosting us last week and sharing more about all aspects of their work! From marketing to finance to security and everything in between, our team loved learning about how HRT operates!

08/12/2026

Time to shout the great news from the rooftops: HRPDC/HRTPO Executive Director Bob Crum was named the Visionary Award Winner for the 2026 BRAVO Celebration from the Hampton Roads Chamber! The Hampton Roads region has so many incredible leaders, and it is great to see him recognized among the top! Congratulations!!!

It’s time to celebrate the leaders who make Hampton Roads stronger!

The Hampton Roads Chamber is proud to recognize the 2026 BRAVO! A Celebration of Leadership honorees—five outstanding individuals whose leadership, vision and commitment have made a lasting impact on our region.

This year’s honorees include:

🏆 First Citizen of Hampton Roads: George Birdsong, Birdsong Peanut Company and the Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence

🏆 Visionary Award: Bob Crum, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization

🏆 Regional Statesperson of the Year: Delegate Cliff Hayes, Virginia House of Delegates

🏆 Julian Hirst Alumni Award: Dr. Ruth Jones Nichols, iamRuth Foundation

🏆 ICON Award: Mallory Tuttle, Virginia Tech Newport News Center

Join us November 12 from 5–8 PM at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront as we celebrate their accomplishments and the leadership that continues to move Hampton Roads forward.

BRAVO 👏 BRAVO 👏 BRAVO

08/10/2026

ICYMI: Our friends from WYDaily.com wrote a great article highlighting the update of our regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Check it out below!

https://wydaily.com/latest/regional-national/2026/08/07/james-city-county-residents-can-weigh-in-on-regional-hazard-plan/