Overview
TSDAC advises DRPT in the development of a distribution process for transit capital and operating funds. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 33.2-214.4, DRPT and TSDAC shall develop a process for the distribution of the funds allocated to them from the Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund.
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 33.2-214.4, TSDAC meets annually and consists of two members appointed by the Virginia Transit Association, one by the Community Transportation Association of Virginia, one by the Virginia Municipal League, one by the Virginia Association of Counties, and three by the Director of DRPT. TSDAC consults with interested stakeholders, holds at least one public hearing annually, and reports its findings to the DRPT Director.
Resources:
MERIT Operating and Capital Analyses – All Trends
As an additional resource, DRPT hosted a 2025 MERIT Review – Proposed Changes Webinar on November 12, 2025. For those who were unable to attend or would like to revisit the discussion, both the presentation and recording are available below.
Upcoming Meeting
Past Meetings
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Monday, November 24, 2025
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Presentation
Meeting Materials
MERIT Public Comment Summary
Monday, October 6, 2025
Meeting Recording
Meeting Presentation
Meeting Materials
Meeting Minutes
Agenda
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Meeting Recording
Meeting Materials
Meeting Minutes
Agenda
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Meeting Recording
Meeting Materials
Meeting Minutes
Agenda
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Meeting Recording
Meeting Materials
Agenda
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Recording
Meeting Materials
Agenda
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Meeting Recording
Meeting Materials
Agenda
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Meeting Recording
Meeting Materials
Agenda
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Minutes
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Meeting Materials
Meeting Recording
Friday, March 3, 2023 (Public Hearing)
Agenda
Recording
Meeting Materials
Meeting Minutes
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Friday, July 29, 2022 (Public Hearing)
Agenda
Presentation
Meeting recording
Friday, June 10, 2022
Agenda
Capital Prioritization Draft CTB Resolution
Transit Strategic Plan Draft Guidelines
Presentation
Meeting Recording
Friday, May 13, 2022
Agenda
Capital and Operating Assistance Presentation
Capital Assistance Program Proposed Changes
Finance and Budget Presentation
Transit Strategic Plans
Meeting Recording
Friday, April 8, 2022
Agenda
Updated 2022 TSDAC Work Plan
MERIT- Capital Assistance: Overview and Proposed Changes
Meeting Recording
Friday, March 11, 2022
Agenda
Workplan
Legislative Update
MERIT Background Information
JLARC Transportation Infrastructure & Funding Report
HJ542 Overview
Meeting Recording
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Agenda
Meeting Materials
Meeting Minutes
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Friday, November 13, 2020
Agenda
Meeting Materials
Meeting Minutes
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Friday, December 13, 2019
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Transit Agency Ridership Report FY19
FY21 Capital Budget Summary
Report of the Secretary of Transportation
Transit Capital Needs Assessment
FY21 Application Process/Outreach Update
Economic Impacts of Transit (EIT) Study
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Materials
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Performance-Based Operating Assistance Allocation Guidance
Resolution of the Commonwealth Transportation Board
Operating Budget Language
Operating Legislation
Summary of Public Comments Received
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Monday, December 3, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Operating Assistance Data Summary
Resolution of the Commonwealth Transportation Board
Transit Funding and Reforms Draft
Operating Assistance Revised Sizing/ Performance Scenario
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Operating Assistance Performance Metrics & Scenarios
Operating Assistance Sizing Metrics & Scenarios
Principles for Transition Plan
HRT Message to Director and Chairman
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Operating Assistance Metrics & Scenarios
Performance Metrics on Operating Allocation
Scenario 2+ Separate Funding Pool for Commuter Rail
Friday, September 7, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Outline
Capital Prioritization Draft
Transit Financing Options
Message to Chairman
Operating Assistance Framework for Discussion
Phased Implement Plan/Urban Transit Strategic Plans
Guidelines for Urban Transit Agency Strategic Plans
Transit Strategic Plan
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
MELP Presentation
Operating Assistance Presentation
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Guiding Principles
Summary of TSDAC Policy Principles
Major Expansion Project Prioritization
Outline and Key Policy Questions
Inputs on New Statewide Transit Policy Development
HRT Major Expansion Prioritization
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Strategic Plans
Major Expansion Project Prioritization
Summary of TSDAC Policy Principles
Summary of Prioritization Exercise
Outline and Key Policy Questions
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Strategic and Transit Development Plans
TransAM Overview
Monday, April 30, 2018
Agenda
Strategic and Transit Development Plans
Outline and Policy
Project Prioritization Funding Outcomes
Changes to Prioritization
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Transit Reform Work Plan
Capital Project Prioritization
FY18 Capital Applications
Monday, March 12, 2018
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
RAB Refresher
Capital Project Scoring and Prioritization
Service Impact Scoring
Transit Reform Work Plan