PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Hearings Scheduled for Proposed FY 2026 Budget
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC)
Regarding Proposed FY 2026 Budget and
Proposed FY 2026 Applications for Federally Participating Projects
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled public hearings to present its proposed FY 2026 budget and invite public review/comment. The proposed $73 million budget includes $65 million for operating expenses and $8 million in capital costs. The proposed budget calls for new and expanded commuter services that would be paid for by the state as part of the I-95/395 and I-66 transit and transportation demand management plans and commuter choice program.
PRTC is the federal grant applicant for federally participating projects that PRTC, Virginia Railway Express (VRE), and Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!), envision applying for in FY 2026. Public comments are invited on all those projects as proposed.
Public comments will be accepted:
- Monday, May 12, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Chinn Park Library Community Room, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Manassas Mall Community Room, 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. To access the Community Room, use the mall entrance next to IHOP and turn right
- Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Virtual Public Hearing. To receive the link, contact Christine Rodrigo by May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM at crodrigo@OmniRide.com or 703-580-6122
Materials detailing the proposed budget and federally participating PRTC, VRE and FXBGO! projects will be available at OmniRide.com prior to the public hearings. Print copies of the proposed budget are available upon request by emailing crodrigo@omniride.com. Comments may be made during the public hearings or may be submitted no later than Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM via email to publichearing@omniride.com, or in writing to:
PRTC, Attention: Public Hearing
14700 Potomac Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Individuals who require special assistance to participate in the public hearing (such as a sign language interpreter, foreign language interpreter, or the presentation in an alternate format such as Braille) should call 703-580-6122 or send an email to publichearing@omniride.com no later than Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM to make the necessary arrangements.
View the Public Hearing page with presentation materials here.