r/Virginia 6d ago

Commonwealth Transportation Board Invites Public Feedback On Transportation Projects And Initiatives

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Public encouraged to provide input on projects that are recommended for funding

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) 2026-2031 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 2026-2031 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 2026-2031SYIP includes projects recommended for funding in the following programs: 

  • SMART SCALE — provides funding to public transportation, transportation demand management, and capital improvement projects through the High Priority Projects Program and the Construction District Grant Program 
  • 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 
  • 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:

  • Tuesday, April 22, Richmond District, Richmond District Hawthorne Auditorium, 2430 Pine Forest Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Wednesday, April 23, Lynchburg District, Lynchburg District Ramey Auditorium, 4303 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501
  • Thursday, April 24, Hampton Roads District, Hampton Roads District James River Auditorium, 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Tuesday, May 6, Fredericksburg District, Fredericksburg District Auditorium, 86 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
  • Wednesday, May 7, Culpeper District, Culpeper District Auditorium, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701
  • Thursday, May 8, 5 p.m., Northern Virginia District, Northern Virgina District Potomac Conference Room, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
  • Tuesday, May 13, Bristol District, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA 24210
  • Wednesday, May 14, Salem District, Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Drive, Roanoke, VA 24017
  • Thursday, May 15, Staunton District, Blue Ridge Community College, Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center, 1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486

Online sources 

You can also submit your comments via online form, email or mail by May 21, 2025: 

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 https://ctb.virginia.gov/about-the-ctb/.


r/Virginia 1d ago

Great Turnout, thousands at the Richmond capital today!

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r/Virginia 3h ago

Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA02), in a Competitive/Purple Seat, “doubled down on her support of Trump’s tariffs,” Said Constituent’s Concerns Amounted to “Fear Mongering” and Told Them to “Be Patient” (Kiggans also claimed Trump's "playing the long game" LOL)

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r/Virginia 19h ago

Over 4 thousands protest Trump and Musk at Charlottesville

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r/Virginia 7h ago

After Winsome Earle-Sears Secures VA GOP Gubernatorial Nomination, Virginia Democrats Release a Video Highlighting Her Extreme Record: "Winsome Sears, she’s so far right she’s wrong for Virginia. "

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r/Virginia 15h ago

So proud that we could debut our sign at Hands Off CoVa today! 🙌🏻

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r/Virginia 4h ago

News roundup: six local news articles about some of the Hands Off / 50501 protests yesterday across Virginia

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r/Virginia 4h ago

DOGE cancelling 12 federal leases in Virginia, including NOAA location in Hampton

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r/Virginia 1d ago

Hands Off Protest in Staunton right now. Come and join us!

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r/Virginia 16h ago

Richmond Protest, the best sign in my opinion. Lots of competition though

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r/Virginia 20h ago

Went to an event at the fair grounds in my very red district today. No MAGA.

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I was truly surprised. I thought I was going to have it shoved in my face at every turn. Not so much as a red hat.

Maybe things are losing their shine, but... this is Trumpland. Very weird.


r/Virginia 23h ago

hands off march in richmond, virginia from the capital building to monroe park

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great energy, enthusiasm, and TONS of people of all ages showed up and marched from the capitol building bell tower to monroe park despite the notorious haze of richmond tree pollen:)


r/Virginia 21h ago

First time in Virginia. Is this amount of pollen normal??

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Basically title. I'm in Williamsburg right now and I have NEVER seen this much pollen in my life. I've never even SEEN pollen. Why is everything yellow??? Why is the sky yellow? The roads? The cars? The WATER?? I'm not allergic at all, but WOW it's shocking. This must be what it feels like to see snow for the first time.


r/Virginia 22h ago

Not as big as Richmond but still decent in Williamsburg! Repost. Apologies!

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Around 1,000 people!


r/Virginia 20h ago

proud of lil ole danville today 🩷 hands off protest 4/5/25

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r/Virginia 22h ago

We the people/hands off march Richmond, VA 4/5/2025 pt 1

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r/Virginia 1d ago

Some pics of the protest in Danville. The turnout was amazing!

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r/Virginia 22h ago

Hands off LYH today! This is what Democracy Looks Like

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Turnout in LYH.


r/Virginia 5m ago

Car camping in the DMV area, nice campground w/ bathrooms?

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Looking for a nice place to car camp in the DMV, preferably within a 1.5 hr drive of DC. Going with some novice/first-time campers, so brick & mortar bathrooms would be great. Somewhere along a river or lake where kayak rentals are available would be awesome though not a requirement. Brunswick Family Campground seemed great until I did some digging and learned it's very close to a trainyard and the trains run loudly all through the night. Hoping for some place more quiet/serene than that. I know I'm asking for a lot, but would appreciate any recommendations! TIA


r/Virginia 1d ago

Senators Mark Warner, Tim Kaine Says Trump/Republican Budget “will be a disaster for our country,” “will slash programs that Virginians rely on in order to pay for tax cuts for billionaires”

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r/Virginia 4h ago

Has anyone ever been to the Newport Academy residential in McLean? Share your experiences please.

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My girlfriend is getting sent there and I’m worried sick, all I see are horrific experiences.


r/Virginia 1d ago

Photos, Video of Virginia (and DC) “Hands Off” Rallies - in Richmond, Roanoke, Staunton, Winchester, Fauquier, etc.

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r/Virginia 5h ago

Help identify a sound heard in Fairfax county without a recording

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Help! This has been bugging me since yesterday. I am located in Northern Virginia and my family and I were fishing at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax County around 10am. There were all sorts of birds out floating and flying around including cormorants, a great blue heron and more than enough Canadian geese, we even saw a bald eagle catch a fish, it was absolutely incredible. However, 3 or 4 times we heard what sounded like an elk or moose bugle. My husband and I looked at each other with utter confusion as we are unaware of either of those species in VA lol so please what could possibly be making a bugle sound on NOVA?


r/Virginia 21h ago

If you were at any of the protests today, get your photos & signs archived!

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One of my favorite organizations doing some amazing archival work across the South shared this and I’m boosting it here for all of you! Your presence matters, your voice matters, and so does the history you’re making.

Please take time to archive your protest materials. That includes photos, videos, signs, flyers, chants, anything you created or captured. These moments deserve to be remembered, studied, & honored.


r/Virginia 1d ago

Democrat announces run for House of Delegates seat held by Eric Phillips

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“She’s running for the House of Delegates, District 48, because she believes in ‘no election unopposed’ and that ‘it’s crucial to keep the Commonwealth of Virginia blue in 2026,’” the news release states.


r/Virginia 1d ago

Finally, In-N-Out Burger Comes to Fredericksburg Virginia

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153 Upvotes

Make mine a DOUBLE,DOUBLE, ANIMAL STYLE!