Transportation and Land Use
The planning and construction of new highways and transportation improvements affects existing land uses and plans for future development. Types and pattern of development influence and impact travel patterns and demand for transportation facilities.
In Virginia, land use is the prerogative of local governments, while transportation planning and funding decisions are generally made at the state level.
Improving the coordination between transportation and land-use planning is essential for ensuring mobility throughout the commonwealth.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is working with various stakeholders to develop regulations to improve the coordination between transportation and land-use planning in Virginia.
Through these regulations and requirements, VDOT strives to provide a balanced and efficient transportation system for citizens of the commonwealth.
Details:
- Chapter 527 traffic impact analysis regulations
- Chapter 527 land use training from VDOT's Virtual University
- Access management regulations
- Chapter 382 secondary street requirements
- Land use permit manual
- Urban Development Area planning grants
Also:
- Subdivision street requirements
The Subdivision Street Requirements remained in effect until March 9, 2009. On this date, the Chapter 382 Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements became effective and superseded the previous regulations. The Secondary Street regulations contain a transition period for which most complete plats and plans may be submitted to the local governing body and VDOT prior to July 1, 2009, in compliance with the Subdivision Street Requirements. All plats and plans initially submitted to the local government and VDOT after June 30, 2009, must comply with the standards of the Secondary Street regulations.
- LandTrack
LandTrack is used to track VDOT’s review of traffic impact analysis submissions on proposed land development.
The purpose of the review is to provide information to localities on how development may impact transportation on state highways.
Contact:
- Robert W. Hofrichter, 804-786-0780, robert.hofrichter@vdot.virginia.gov
