Local Assistance Division
Access Programs
The Airport Access Program assists localities in providing adequate access to licensed, public-use airports. Adequate access, in consideration of the type and volume of traffic to be generated by the subject site, may require the construction of a new roadway, improvement of an existing roadway, or both to serve the designated site. The program is administered by VDOT under the authority of § 33.1-221 of the Code of Virginia. Funding for these projects is provided through VDOT’s Industrial, Airport, and Rail Access Fund and approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
Contact: Hugh Adams, (804) 786-2744
Economic Development Access
The purpose of the Economic Development Access Program is to provide adequate access to qualifying development sites. Adequate access, in consideration of the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated by the subject site, may require the construction of a new roadway, improvement of an existing roadway, or both to serve the designated site. The program is administered by VDOT under the authority of § 33.1-221 of the Code of Virginia
- Economic Development Access Fund Policy
- Economic Development Access checklist
- Economic Development Access Program Guide
Airport Access
The Airport Access Program assists localities in providing adequate access to licensed, public-use airports. Adequate access, in consideration of the type and volume of traffic to be generated by the subject site, may require the construction of a new roadway, improvement of an existing roadway, or both to serve the designated site. The program is administered by VDOT under the authority of § 33.1-221 of the Code of Virginia. Funding for these projects is provided through VDOT’s Industrial, Airport, and Rail Access Fund and approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
Recreational Access
The Recreational Access Program assists localities in providing access to public recreational or historic areas owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia or a local government. The program is administered by VDOT under the authority of §33.1-223 of the Code of Virginia with the concurrence of the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Funding for these projects is provided through VDOT's Recreational Access Fund and approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
Environmental Requirements
All projects utilizing state funding must meet the state environmental requirements including the State Environmental Review Process (SERP). The locality is responsible for obtaining all permits for access projects but VDOT will complete the SERP review.
- Environmental Requirements for Economic Development, Airport and Recreational Access Projects
- State Environmental Review Process FAQs
Revenue Sharing Program - (interim update)
The Virginia Department of Transportation administers this program, in cooperation with participating localities, under the authority of Section 33.1-23.05 of the Code of Virginia. The Revenue Sharing Guide provides the more detailed guidance for this program.
The “Revenue Sharing Program” provides additional funding for use by a county, city, or town to construct or improve the highway systems within such county, city, or town, with statutory limitations on the amount of state funds authorized per locality. Funds can also be requested for eligible additions in certain counties of the Commonwealth. Locality funds are matched with state funds for qualifying projects. An annual allocation of funds for this program is designated by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB).
Application for program funding must be made by resolution of the governing body with appropriate forms as outlined in the Revenue Sharing Guide. Towns not maintaining their own streets must have their requests included in the application of the county in which they are located. Project administration may be accomplished by the Department of Transportation or, by the locality under an agreement with the Department.
General Revenue Sharing Information
- Approved allocations for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008
- June 2007 CTB workshop presentation
- Revenue Sharing Program guide (under revision)
Revenue Sharing Communications
- Fiscal Year 2009 revenue sharing letter to localities
- Revenue sharing allocation approval letter to localities
- Fiscal Year 07-08 Revenue Sharing Program letter to localities (April 2007)
Revenue Sharing Application Process and Forms
Application process and forms are being updated to reflect 2008 legislation. The revised Revenue Sharing Guide, application details and forms should be available by May 21, 2008.
Contact: Bill Dandridge, (804) 786-2743
