Every year, Virginia decides which transportation projects move forward--and which ones don’t. Those decisions shape everything from congestion, suburban sprawl, and safety to economic growth across the Commonwealth. But years before most people notice the impact, the decisions have already been made. Right now is one of the few moments [...]
Action Alert: Submit comments to VDOT by February 21, 2025 concerning Virginia’s adoption of the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Action Requested: Submit comments to VDOT by February 21, asking that VDOT completely adopt the new bicycling standards, guidance and options in the 11th Edition [...]
On December 2, 2024, VBF Board Member Allen Muchnick delivered a public statement at Northern Virginia’s joint annual transportation public meeting before senior representatives of the six state and regional transportation agencies identified above. VDOT's Northern Virginia District, which comprises Virginia's Planning District 8, is uniquely required by state law [...]
The existing Robert O. Norris Jr. (Route 3) Bridge across the lower Rappahannock River The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is presently studying a replacement for its Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge, which carries Virginia Route 3 across the lower Rappahannock River between Middlesex County (on Virginia's Middle [...]
Multi-lane urban and suburban arterial roads--which plague many Virginia communities--are dangerous and hostile for pedestrians and bicyclists. How can we make these roads safer? That’s the theme of this virtual panel discussion on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 7 p.m., sponsored by our friends at the Fairfax Alliance for Better [...]
The Virginia Department of Transportation issued the following news release on November 22, 2021: RELEASE: CONTACT: IMMEDIATE Kathleen Leonard, VDOT | 703-638-9115 Haley Glynn, DRPT | 804-351-6647 Karen Finucan Clarkson, VRE | 571-255-0931 Erica Hawksworth, NVTA | 571-355-4661 Mathew Friedman, NVTC | 571-457-9516 NOVA-184807 Nov. 22, 2021 Learn about Agency [...]
