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.
Committee Bylaws
Bylaws of the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee – Amended August 15, 2022
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
January 23, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording – Administrator Presentation
February 27, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording – Administrator Presentation
March 20, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
April 17, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
May 15, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
June 26, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
July 2023 – No Meeting
August 21, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
September 18, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
October 16, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
November 20, 2023 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
December 2023 – No Meeting
Find below meeting agendas and minutes compiled by year. Please also visit our Policy Committee playlist on YouTube, where video recordings of each meeting are available.
Members
City of Fredericksburg
- The Honorable Jason Graham, Chair
City Council, Ward 1 - The Honorable Matthew J. Kelly
City Council, At-Large - The Honorable Timothy Baroody
City Manager - The Honorable David Brown
(alternate) Assistant City Manager
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGo!)
- Jamie Jackson (non-voting)
Director of Public Transit - Melody Fowler (non-voting alternate)
Deputy Director of Public Transit
Stafford County
- The Honorable Meg Bohmke, First Vice Chair
Board of Supervisors, Falmouth District - The Honorable Monica Gary
Board of Supervisors, Aquia District - The Honorable Crystal Vanuch
Board of Supervisors, Rock Hill District - The Honorable Tom Coen (alternate)
Board of Supervisors, George Washington District - The Honorable Darrell English (alternate)
Board of Supervisors, Hartwood District
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
King George
- The Honorable Cathy Binder (non-voting)
Board of Supervisors, Shiloh District
Caroline County
- The Honorable Jeffery Sili (non-voting)
Board of Supervisors, Bowling Green District - The Honorable Jeffrey Black (non-voting alternate)
Board of Supervisors, Western Caroline District
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Daniel Koenig (non-voting) Community Planner
- Chelsea Beytas (non-voting alternate) Community Planner
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Steven Minor (non-voting) Freight Program Manager and Planning Specialist
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC)
- Robert Schneider
Executive Director - Joe Stainsby (1st alternate)
Chief Development Officer
Representative from the Secretary of Transportation
- Marcie Parker
Fredericksburg District Administrator - Michelle Shropshire (alternate)
Assistant Fredericksburg District Administrator for Preliminary Engineering
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- Susan Gardner (non-voting)
- Stephen Haynes (non-voting alternate)
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