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
• Access management regulations
• Chapter 382 secondary street requirements
• Land use permit manual

Also:

• Subdivision street requirements
  (These remain in effect until Chapter 382 secondary street requirements are effective.)
  
  
• 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) 662-9612, robert.hofrichter@vdot.virginia.gov