The Commonwealth Transportation Board announced on Apr. 7 that it will hold nine meetings across Virginia to gather public feedback on transportation projects recommended for funding and other related initiatives. Residents can participate by attending these meetings or by submitting comments online, via email, or by mail.
This outreach is focused on the Draft Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), which allocates funds to a variety of transportation projects, including highways, bridges, railways, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and public transit efforts. The program identifies proposed projects for final approval at the CTB’s June meeting. All federally eligible projects listed in the SYIP will also be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to outline how federal funds are used.
Public input is sought on several programs within the SYIP: Revenue Sharing for local roadway improvements; Transportation Alternatives supporting non-motorized travel and infrastructure enhancements; Innovation and Technology initiatives; State of Good Repair addressing deficient pavements and bridges; as well as funding for public transportation agencies and rail programs throughout Virginia. Feedback will also be accepted regarding new projects valued over $25 million.
Meetings are scheduled throughout April and May in Fredericksburg, Staunton, Hampton Roads, Culpeper, Bristol, Richmond, Salem, Northern Virginia (at a later time), and Lynchburg districts. In addition to in-person sessions starting at 4 p.m., except one at 5 p.m., there will be a virtual meeting hosted by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) on May 27 at 5:30 p.m., focusing specifically on transit and rail programs. More information about these meetings can be found through DRPT’s Open Data Portal or VDOT’s spring meetings resources online.
According to the official website, the Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels across tens of thousands of lane-miles statewide to support safe travel. The agency provides services such as highway maintenance management systems like Virginia 511 along with oversight of land-use permits for state routes. It has its headquarters at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond.
The department traces its roots back to the State Highway Commission formed in 1906 before evolving into its current role overseeing planning construction efforts across expanding infrastructure needs according to VDOT.
All comments must be submitted by June 1 through designated email addresses or mailing options provided by both VDOT (for roads/highways) or DRPT (for transit/rail). The Commonwealth affirms its commitment under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act not to exclude anyone from participation based on race or national origin.
