en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has approved a Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). The plan allocates $28.5 billion to transportation projects over six fiscal years starting July 1, 2026.
According to VDOT, the program funds over 4,300 transportation projects to improve Virginia's infrastructure. The projects cover roads, bridges, rail, transit, as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths, aiming to provide diverse travel options while ensuring the safe transport of people and goods across the state. The CTB updates the program annually.
In addition to supporting ongoing projects, the FY2027-2032 SYIP provides new investments for selected projects through the following subprograms: $930 million to support public transportation programs, including transit operating assistance, paratransit, and capital expenditures, as well as spending for the Virginia Railway Express, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and transportation demand management programs; $500 million to improve 43 bridges maintained by VDOT and localities through the State of Good Repair Bridge Program; $78 million to improve deteriorated pavements maintained by VDOT and localities through the State of Good Repair Paving Program; $11 million for new innovation and technology transportation improvements; $239 million in state funds matched 1:1 by localities through the Revenue Sharing Program for 143 projects; $85 million through the Transportation Alternatives Program for 57 non-traditional transportation projects; $63 million for 21 projects receiving congressional earmarks through the Federal Appropriations Bill; and $19.7 million in state-only funds for rail planning and freight rail programs and projects.
VDOT's annual budget for FY2027 is $9 billion, a 6.7% increase over the second revised budget for FY2026. This budget is based on the latest official state revenue forecasts and estimated federal funding released in December 2025. Funding for highway maintenance and operations accounts for 28.5% of the total budget, while funding for highway construction accounts for 35.1%. A smaller portion of the budget is allocated to debt service, support for other agencies, tolls, administration, and other programs. The specific allocation is: $2.8 billion for construction; $2.5 billion for road maintenance and operations (including city and county road costs); $1.6 billion for support to other agencies, tolls, administration, and other programs; $1 billion specifically for local and regional transportation projects in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Central Virginia; and $378.5 million for debt service.
DRPT's annual budget for FY2027 exceeds $1.1 billion, marking a significant investment in the state's public transportation and rail services, ensuring comprehensive support for the state's transportation infrastructure. The primary allocation is for transit services, accounting for 79.6% of the total budget. Investments in rail and administrative functions are also substantial. The specific allocation is: $930.8 million for transit; $37.7 million for rail; and $181.1 million for the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. DRPT allocates less than 2% of its total FY2027 budget to administrative costs.
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