Fredericksburg area metropolitan planning organization (FAMPO) set aside

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Virginia Department of Transportation a Formula Grant of $132,922.00 on September 24, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Set Aside project. This award supports planning and study activities districtwide in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The funding is directed toward regional transportation planning and preliminary engineering services that support FAMPO's coordination of transportation infrastructure improvements across the Fredericksburg metropolitan area.

The City of Fredericksburg serves as the sub-grantee on this award, working in partnership with VDOT to advance regional transportation planning initiatives. Through this Formula Grant mechanism, the funding enables FAMPO to conduct comprehensive studies and planning activities that inform future transportation infrastructure decisions within the region. These planning efforts are consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's authorization under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which emphasizes comprehensive transportation planning and coordination among state and local planning authorities.

Project description

Fredericksburg: districtwide; study for fredericksburg area metropolitan planning organization (FAMPO) set aside