Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Releases Draft FY2026 Six Year Improvement Program
 The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has released its draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2031 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), which outlines planned investments of $7 billion in public transportation, and freight and passenger rail across the Commonwealth over the next six fiscal years. The draft program is now available for public review on DRPT’s Open Data Portal.
The SYIP details DRPT’s funding priorities for FY 2026, allocating $332 million to local and regional public transportation providers, $442 million to WMATA’s Metrorail and Metrobus services, and $17 million to the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) operating and capital budget. The program also includes continued investment in freight rail for $20 million and $232 million for the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to expand and sustain passenger rail service in Virginia.
DRPT encourages the public to provide feedback on the draft program by attending public meetings or submitting comments online, by email, or by mail. The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will host nine public meetings across Virginia to gather input and engage with communities on statewide transportation priorities.
To view the draft SYIP and learn more, visit our Open Data Portal.
For additional resources, including how to submit a comment online and view the CTB public meeting schedule and locations, click here.
About the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
DRPT's mission is to connect and improve the quality of life for all Virginians with innovative transportation solutions. The agency works with rail and public transportation stakeholders to provide service to people throughout Virginia and promotes transportation options to the general public, businesses, and community decision makers. DRPT's vision is a connected Commonwealth with an integrated multimodal network that serves every person, every business, and every need. For more information, please visit www.drpt.virginia.gov.
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