The Danville MPO, in partnership with EPR, P.C., has developed its draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in accordance with 23 U.S.C. § 134(i), 49 U.S.C. § 5303(i), and 23 C.F.R. § 450.324. Development of a metropolitan transportation plan is a federal requirement for metropolitan planning organizations under 23 U.S.C. § 134 and 49 U.S.C. § 5303. Consistent with 23 C.F.R. §§ 450.316(a), 450.324(j), and 450.324(k), and the Danville MPO Public Participation Plan, the MPO is providing an opportunity for public review and comment on the draft LRTP.
The public is hereby advised a 30-day public comment period has commenced and will end at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026. The LRTP may be accessed by clicking here or by contacting the Danville MPO/WPPDC at (276) 638-3987 or danvillempo@wppdc.org. Any person without Internet access desiring to review the draft 2050 LRTP will be provided a copy of the full document by mail or fax.
Any questions or written comments on the draft 2050 LRTP may be directed to Michael Armbrister, Danville MPO Administrator, 1100 Madison Street, P.O. Box 5268, Martinsville, VA 24112, (276) 638-3987, Fax: (276) 638-8137, or email: danvillempo@wppdc.org. Hard copies of the 2050 LRTP will also be available for review at the following locations until Wednesday, August 19th, 2026:
- City of Danville Municipal Building, City Manager’s Office, 427 Patton Street, Danville, VA 24541
- City of Danville Rubie B. Archie Public Library, 511 Patton Street, Danville, VA 24541
- Pittsylvania County Administration Building, 1 Center Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Chatham Branch of the Pittsylvania County Public Library, 24 Military Drive, Chatham, VA 24531
- Office of the West Piedmont Planning District Commission/Danville MPO, 1100 Madison Street, Martinsville, VA 24112
A public hearing with an opportunity for comments will be conducted on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Danville Regional Airport Terminal Building, 424 Airport Drive, Danville, VA 24540.
The Danville MPO ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Michael Armbrister, MPO Administrator, danvillempo@wppdc.org or (276) 638-3987.