Policy Committee

About the Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is the transportation policy decision-making board comprised of 11 voting and 10 non-voting members. Members are either elected officials or representatives of transportation agencies, committees and departments. Current members are listed towards the bottom of this page. The committee is responsible for transportation planning and funding allocations for the City of Fredericksburg, and the counties of Stafford and Spotsylvania.

Meetings

Policy Committee meetings are always open to the public. During each meeting, there is a designated time for comments from member of the public. We encourage you to participate in Policy Committee meetings.

Next Policy Committee Meeting: Monday, June 26, 2023, at 7:30 pm. The meeting schedule is listed below and on the FAMPO calendar. Three days prior to the meeting, the agenda will be available below beside the meeting’s date.

The Policy Committee typically meets on the third Monday of every month in the evening. The meeting is held at the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) building at 406 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg 22401. Attendees may park behind the GWRC building in spaces reserved for GWRC staff or on the street as signs permit. Enter the GWRC parking lot from Charles Street, see map. Please check our online calendar for changes to the normal schedule and location.

There is also an option to attend the meeting virtually (committee members must provide advance notice of intent to attend virtually). In order to view documents being shared, you will want to join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by visiting: https://georgewashingtonregionalcommission-601.my.webex.com/join/FAMPO For your smartphone or tablet, you may search your app store for Webex Meetings. If you are unable to join by computer, smartphone, or tablet, you can dial in using your phone: 1 (650) 479-3208 Access Code: 2630-410-3125

Participation Assistance

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the GWRC/FAMPO at 540-373-2890 or fampo@gwregion.org prior to the meeting. If hearing impaired, telephone 1-800-552-7917 (TTY) or 7-1-1.

Attention committee members and presenters:

All meeting packet materials (presentations, graphics, hand-outs) must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday before each Policy Committee meeting. You may email fampo@gwregion.org with an electronic version of your materials or bring a hard copy to 406 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Any materials not received by this deadline will need to be brought and distributed by the presenter.

Agendas and Meeting Minutes

Members

Spotsylvania County

• The Honorable Lori Hayes, Second Vice Chair
  Board of Supervisors, Lee Hill District
• The Honorable Jacob Lane
  Board of Supervisors, Livingston District
• The Honorable Chris Yakabouski 
  Board of Supervisors, Battlefield District
• The Honorable Tim McLaughlin (alternate) Board of Supervisors, Chancellor District
• The Honorable David Ross (alternate)
• Board of Supervisors, Courtland District
• The Honorable Kevin Marshall (alternate) Board of Supervisors, Berkeley District
• The Honorable Deborah Frazier (alternate) Board of Supervisors, Salem District

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)

• Todd Horsley (non-voting)
  Director of Northern Virginia Transit Programs
• Amy Garbarini (non-voting alternate)
  Northern Virginia Transit Planner

Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB)

• The Honorable Laura Sellers (non-voting)
  Fredericksburg District Commonwealth Transportation Board Representative

Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC)

• Matthew Rowe  (non-voting) CTAC Chair
• Nick Kwatnoski (non-voting alternate) CTAC Vice Chair

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

• Adam Lynch (non-voting) BPAC Chair
• Matthew Lehane (non-voting alternate) BPAC Vice Chair