Continuing the Journey

VDOT Fast Facts

VDOT maintains the third-largest state-maintained highway system in the nation, including:

  • Nearly 58,000 miles of roadway
  • 20,000 bridges and culverts
  • 6 tunnels
  • 3 toll facilities
  • 4 ferry services
  • 41 safety rest areas and 10 welcome centers
  • 107 commuter parking lots
  • 212 million vehicle miles traveled annually
  • Approximately 8,800 employees


VDOT Budget and Funding

FY 07 budget of $3.8 billion

  • $1.5 billion for maintenance
  • $1.2 billion for operations, debt service, payments to agencies, administration
  • $1.1 billion for system construction

Funding Sources

  • Federal Sources ($1.159 billion)
  • State Motor Fuel Tax ($844 million)
  • State Motor Vehicle Sales & Use Tax ($575 million)
  • State Motor Vehicle Licenses ($166 million)
  • .5% of the State General Sales & Use Tax ($407 million)
  • Other Revenue Sources ($639 million)


Page last modified: March 22, 2007