Transportation
VCN works to link land use planning with transportation, acknowledging changing development forces such as urban revitalization, affordable housing, and the increasingly prohibitive expense of sprawl.
VCN's Transportation Organizations
With the right planning, Virginia can build more walkable, transit-oriented communities that encourage healthy living. Click on this link to view the list of VCN land use and transportation member organizations.
Smart Growth
Virginia is grappling with rapid, sprawling development that spreads farther and farther from existing communities, consuming more land than ever before.
Transportation Funding
Transportation funding and VDOT continue to be hot issues again in Virginia. Recent items in the news include rest area closures and other service cuts,
Public Private Transportation Act Reform
The Public-Private Transportation Act is intended to facilitate private investment in public infrastructure and transportation facilities. But because of flaws in the system, the PPTA has done more to subsidize sprawl than save taxpayers money.
High Speed Rail
Rail plays a critical part in a more sustainable transportation approach. Rail’s 21st century role should be to provide increased freight and passenger capacity in order to maximize the energy efficiency and competitiveness of Virginia's economy.
Reports
Published reports relating to land use, transportation and community design.