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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2026
Contact:
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Jayla Parker
jayla.parker@drpt.virginia.gov
804-972-4524
Commonwealth Transportation Board Invites Public Feedback on Transportation Projects, Initiatives
Public encouraged to provide input on projects that are recommended for funding
 RICHMOND, Va. — 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 Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will host a virtual public meeting on May 27 at 5:30 p.m. DRPT will receive public comment on public transportation and rail programs in its FY 2027-2032 SYIP. For more information, visit www.drpt.virginia.gov.
The public will have an opportunity to learn and share feedback about:
The Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-2032 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 2027-2032 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 plans to obligate its federal funds. The Draft FY 2027-2032 SYIP includes projects recommended for funding in the following programs:
- Revenue Sharing — provides dollar-for-dollar cash match funding for use by a county, city or town to construct, improve, or maintain the primary, secondary, or urban roadways, with statutory limitations on the amount of state funds authorized per locality
- 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
- Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund — 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
- Public transportation and rail — provides funding to support public transportation agencies and rail programs throughout the Commonwealth
Comments will also be accepted for new projects valued at more than $25 million.
The public meetings are scheduled in each of the locations at 4 p.m., except as noted below:
 Online Sources
You can also submit your comments via online form, email, or mail by June 1, 2026:
- For roads and highways: Six-YearProgram@VDOT.Virginia.gov or Infrastructure Investment Director, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1221 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/about-the-ctb/.
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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