The mission of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth.

To accomplish this mission, we will:

• Assist in managing the growth in congestion on Virginia’s highways
• Improve access for the general public and businesses to transportation choices (public transportation, carpools, vanpools, human service transportation, passenger rail, freight rail and telecommuting)
• Provide access and improvements to Virginia’s railways to encourage economic development and reduce traffic on Virginia’s highways
• Seek the highest possible return on investment to maximize limited funding
• Increase communication to the general public, businesses and community decision-makers on transportation choices and telecommuting
• Implement best practice management tools and techniques to improve customer service and accountability