The A-NPDC created the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee to promote the management of transportation projects within the counties of Accomack and Northampton and to assist the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in its planning efforts for the region.
It is made up of voting and non-voting members. Voting members are: Accomack County, Northampton County, Town of Chincoteague, A-NPDC, Accomack County Airport, Accomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission, Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District Commission, VDOT Accomack Residency, and one representative from VDOT’s Hampton Roads District Office.
Non-voting members are: Town of Cape Charles, Town of Exmore, Town of Onancock, Canonie Atlantic Co. Railroad, Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging/Community Action Agency, Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living, Eastern Shore Community Services Board, Star Transit, and the Federal Highway Administration.
Meetings
The Committee meets on Tuesdays of odd-numbered months at 1:30 p.m. at the VDOT Residency Conference Room, 23096 Courthouse Avenue, Accomac, 23301 or at the Northampton County Administration Building, 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, 23347. It is a public meeting, and all are invited to attend but are encouraged to call A-NPDC staff to confirm, as meetings may be canceled or postponed. The meeting rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you have other accommodation needs, please contact A-NPDC staff at least 5 working days prior to the meeting.
El comité de transporte se reúne los cuarto martes de meses impares, a las 1:30 de la tarde, en la sala de conferencias de las oficinas de VDOT, 23096 Courthouse Avenue, Accomac, 23301. La reunión está abierta a la pública, pero le pedimos que llame para verificar porque a veces que se cancela ó está postpuesto. Se puede entrar la sala de conferencias por silla de ruedas. Si se necesita ayuda do otras maneras, incluyendo la tradución, favor de llamar a la oficina de A-NPDC, con cinco días de anticipación.
Articles of Interest
Survey shows high interest in rail trail – Eastern Shore Post, Aug. 27, 2020
On the Eastern Shore, locals hope a 49-mile rail trail will reinvigorate the economy – Virginia Mercury, Aug. 12, 2020
Supervisors ask VDOT for improvements to Chincoteague Road – Eastern Shore Post, Jan. 22, 2020
Southern Tip Bike and Hike Trail celebrated in Northampton – Eastern Shore News, May 20, 2019
- See the “Plans & Projects” page for additional information on other studies.