Resources

What Transit Means to Virginia

Virginia Governmental Links

Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation
Virginia Department of Transportation
Commonwealth Transportation Board 
Information on board membership, upcoming meeting agendas, and selected board actions.
Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia Department of Planning & Budget – Regulatory Town Hall 
Look up, track, and receive notices about public meetings on proposed state regulations impacting transportation.
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Senate Finance Committee
Virginia House Appropriations Committee

Federal Governmental Links

United States Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program

United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
United States Senate
United States Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Virginia Transportation Associations

Bike Virginia
Bike Virginia is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, working to make Virginia healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable through cycling and walking.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation catalyzes and supports local efforts to bring about patterns of growth that preserve and strengthen community vitality, as well as reduce stresses on waterways and the Bay.
Community Transportation Association of Virginia
CTAV was formed to bring together transportation providers, agencies that use those providers, transportation vendors, and any other transit concerned individuals to improve mobility for everyone.
Southern Environmental Law Center
SELC has a history of success in protecting Virginia’s environment. Their Virginia conservation team includes nine attorneys focusing all or part of their time on the conservation needs of this state.
Virginians for High Speed Rail
VHSR is a not-for-profit coalition of citizens, localities, economic development agencies, community organizations, and businesses that educate and advocate for the improvement and expansion of rail service in Virginia to achieve fast, frequent, and reliable rail service.

National Associations

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
AASHTO advocates for transportation-related policies and provides technical services to support states in their efforts to efficiently and safely move people and goods.
American Public Transit Association
APTA is the leading source in advancing public transportation nationally. APTA’s online bookstore is also worth a visit. 
Community Transportation Association of America
CTAA members are in the business of moving people – efficiently and cost-effectively. CTAA's priority is our members and the communities and passengers they serve.
National Transit Institute
The mission of the National Transit Institute is to provide training, education, and clearing-house services in support of public transportation and quality of life in the United States.
Rail Passengers Association
The largest advocacy organization for rail passengers in the United States.
Surface Transportation Policy Project 
The Surface Transportation Policy Project is a diverse, nationwide coalition working to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity, and protect the environment.
Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)
TCRP is a cooperative effort of three organizations: the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); the National Academies, acting through the Transportation Research Board (TRB); and the Transit Development Corporation, Inc. (TDC), a nonprofit educational and research organization with accessible publications.
Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance (ZEBRA)
ZEBRA is a professional association for transit agencies in the U.S. and Canada to share lessons learned about zero-emission buses (ZEBs). Founders envisioned ZEBRA as a group of transit leaders exchanging information without the involvement of manufacturers or outside groups. Since 2015, we have been providing members access to peer information and shared research on clean transit and emerging zero-emission technology.

Other Websites

Busing on the Lookout Resource Overview
Our Transit System Members

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