The Capital Region Collaborative — The Capital Region Collaborative is a cooperative effort between the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission and the Greater Richmond Chamber to engage government, business, and community stakeholders in a processes of identifying, prioritizing, and implementing actions that will enhance the quality of life in the Richmond Region.

Most of the input on transportation centered around a stronger regional approach

Regional Needs Assessment

• Perform needs assessment to determine the specific transportation needs in different areas throughout the region
• Plan for future demand

High Speed Rail

• Implement high-speed rail to make Richmond a seamless transportation hub

Regional Approach to Roadways

• Develop regional transportation priorities and funding
• Align density with route capacity

Public Transportation Connecting Region

• Develop mass-transit transportation solution
• Connect major “anchor points”
• Enhance job opportunities for populations without access to transportation