About This Report

Pursuant to Virginia Code § 33.2-106, § 33.2-1526.3, and the Appropriations Act, DRPT is required to report on its actions to increase transit use and reduce highway congestion, its projects and services funded by the Transit Ridership Incentive Program, and its use of the Commonwealth Rail Fund, respectively. DRPT combined these reports to produce an annual report for FY25.

Our History

In 1992, Governor L. Douglas Wilder signed Virginia Senate Bill 223 into law, establishing DRPT. This bill addressed the “compelling need to provide a balanced multimodal transportation system that enhances the service capabilities of passenger and freight rail, public transportation, highways, aviation, and ports." The legislation notes that transit and freight rail are a significant part of such a multimodal system when it comes to enhancing the environment, ensuring economic development, and efficiently moving goods and people.

About DRPT

The agency works with rail and public transportation stakeholders to provide service to people throughout Virginia and promotes transportation options to the general public, businesses, and community decision makers. As an agency entrusted with public dollars, DRPT seeks the highest possible return on investment to maximize funding and strive to implement best practice management tools and techniques.

DRPT’s primary areas of activity include:

Public Transportation - DRPT administers public transportation funding and planning in Virginia. The transit systems include 40 bus providers as well as commuter rail, heavy rail, light rail, paratransit, and ferryboat.

Rail – DRPT oversees programs and initiatives that support freight investments and delivers datadriven planning recommendations and policies for both passenger and freight rail.

Commuter Programs - DRPT manages investments in local and regional commuter assistance programs that mitigate congestion, manage transportation demand, and promote and encourage the use of transit, vanpools, and carpools.