Commonwealth Transportation Board invites public feedback on transportation projects, initiatives

RICHMOND — The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will host nine meetings across Virginia and is inviting the public to share feedback on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding, as well as other transportation initiatives. Members of the community may participate by attending public meetings or submitting comments online, by email, or by mail.

The public will have an opportunity to learn and share feedback about:

The Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2030 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), which allocates public funds to highway, road, bridge, rail, bicycle, pedestrian, public transportation, and transportation demand management projects. The Draft FY 2025-2030 SYIP identifies projects proposed for inclusion in the final program, which will be before the CTB at its June meeting. All federally eligible projects in the SYIP will be included in the federally required Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to document how Virginia will obligate its federal funds. The Draft FY 2025-2030 SYIP includes projects recommended for funding in the following programs:

• Revenue Sharing – provides dollar-for-dollar state matching funds for use by a locality to construct, reconstruct, improve, or maintain the highway system
• Transportation Alternatives – provides funding for non-traditional transportation projects that expand non‐motorized travel choices and improve the cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of transportation infrastructure
• Safety – provides funding for safety improvements across the roadway network
• Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund (ITTF) – provides funding for pilot programs and fully developed initiatives related to high-tech infrastructure improvements
• State of Good Repair – provides funding for deteriorated pavements and structurally deficient bridges

Comments will also be accepted for new projects valued at more than $25 million.

Additionally, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation will host its own public meeting on Thursday, May 16, at 4 p.m. Individuals may participate and provide comment virtually or at the following locations:

• 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219
• 1725 Duke Street, Suite 675, Alexandria, VA 22314

Online sources

• Six-Year Improvement Program
• VDOT: https://www.ctb.virginia.gov/planning/springmeetings2024/default.asp
• DRPT: drpt.virginia.gov

You can also submit your comments via online form, email, or mail by May 20, 2024:

• For roads and highways: Six-YearProgram@vdot.virginia.gov or Infrastructure Investment Director, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
• For transit and rail: DRPTPR@drpt.virginia.gov or Public Information Office, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

Title VI

The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need further information on these policies or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Title VI Compliance Officer at 804-786-2730 or the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s Title VI Compliance Officer at 804-786-4440 (TTY users call 711).

For additional information about the CTB, visit ctb.virginia.gov.