Rerouting
For the next two months, Charlottesville drivers should avoid the portion of Emmet Street South between Stadium Road and Jefferson Park Avenue, which will be closed from June 9 to […]
Collective bargaining is a step in the right direction, but not a fix-all for the city’s transit employees
Charlottesville was one of the first municipalities in Virginia to adopt a collective bargaining ordinance, and its unions are some of the first to navigate what it means to have […]
IMPACT places focus on housing and transportation
More than 1,100 organizers with Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together turned out to its annual Nehemiah Action on April 8. This year’s gathering focused on housing and transportation […]
In brief 11/06/2024
Culture of care The Women’s Initiative received a grant of $50,000 from Sentara Health, according to an October 31 press release. The grant will support the organization’s culturally responsive mental […]
In brief 10/09/2024
Shifting gears Charlottesville Area Transit will get an upgrade later this month, with several service changes going into effect on October 26. The service enhancements, announced October 3, are the […]
State of the union
Despite support from city firefighters and bus drivers, on Monday Charlottesville City Council unanimously voted not to approve the collective bargaining ordinance proposed in March by Greg Wright of the […]
Driving it home
For decades, Virginia has had controversial right-to-work laws, which ban employers from requiring union membership. Though supporters of the laws claim they protect the rights of workers and attract businesses, […]
In brief: Worst state to vote, bug-free buses, facial hair for charity and more
We’re No. 49 Virginia ranks as one of the worst states in the country when it comes to ease of voting, according to a recent study from Northern Illinois University. […]
Bugs on the bus go ’round and ’round
Former Albemarle School Board member Gary Grant had an appointment at UVA WorkMed Clinic last month and he struck up a conversation with a Charlottesville Area Transit bus driver. As […]
Bus logistics among top concerns in city
Andrea Wieder relies on the bus. Bus No. 4, which stops at the bottom of Highland Avenue, is the one the Fry’s Spring resident takes to Food Lion and CVS. […]