VTrans has four major elements: (1) Vision and Goals; (2) Mid-term Needs and Priorities; (3) Long-term Needs; and, (4) Strategic Actions.
About VTrans
VTrans is Virginia's statewide transportation plan. It is prepared for the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) by the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI). VTrans lays out the overarching vision and goals for transportation in the Commonwealth and plans to achieve those goals.VTrans Focus Areas
| 1. CTB's Vision, Guiding Principles, Goals and Objectives | 2. Transportation Needs and Priorities | 3. Long-term Risk & Opportunity Register | 4. Strategic Actions |
| 1. | The CTB's Vision, goals, and objectives inform the identification and prioritization of transportation needs. |
| 2. | The CTB’s identified Mid-term Needs (0 - 10 years) are used to screen funding applications for the SMART SCALE program and prioritize funding requests received for VDOT's Revenue Sharing Program. The CTB has established prioritized locations based on the identified Mid-term Needs. OIPI, VDOT, and DRPT, in collaboration with local and regional partners, develop solutions for Priority 1 and 2 locations. |
| 3. | The CTB policy to develop and monitor a Long-term Risk & Opportunity Register which identifies uncertainties facing the transportation system into the future (20+ years) based on a trends analysis. The 2021 VTrans Risk & Opportunity Register has 19 items that require monitoring. |
| 4. | The CTB's strategic actions inform business plans that are developed by OIPI, VDOT, and DRPT. OIPI monitors and provides annual updates on the identified actions. |
VTrans Fast Facts
VTrans is an expansive planning effort that includes planning for mid-term (0-10 years) and long-term (20+ years).
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The vision established in VTrans provides a sense of purpose for transportation decision-making which is Good for Business, Good for Communities, and Good to Go!
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VTrans Long-term (20+ years) Risk & Opportunity Register allows transportation agencies to be prepared for future risks and make the most of potential opportunities
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VTrans Mid-term (0-10 years) transportation needs and priority locations inform investment decisions for studies and construction
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VTrans Strategic Actions inform business plans of transportation agencies to advance the vision, accelerate solutions for transportation needs, and prepare for long-term challenges
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We are committed to fostering meaningful public engagement and welcome your input. You can submit a comment or send us a message
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There are several opportunities to gather Information and to provide feedback on the development of the VTrans Long-term Needs