VTrans Biennial Transportation Survey
The 2022 VTrans Biennial Transportation Survey will inform the development of transportation vision for the Commonwealth and provide valuable insights to monitor emerging trends such as the adoption of highly Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), e-commerce, etc.
About the Survey
Public opinion and input are integral parts of any planning effort. The 2022 VTrans Biennial Transportation Survey will inform the following planning tasks:
- The development or modifications of transportation vision, goals, and objectives.
- Monitoring VTrans Macrotrends such as the adoption of highly Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), e-commerce, and other emerging areas that directly or indirectly impact Virginia’s transportation system. This requirement is part of the CTB Policy for the Development and Monitoring of VTrans Long-term Risk & Opportunity Register.
Please refer to the Technical Memorandum: Methodology for the 2022 VTrans Biennial Transportation Survey for more detailed information.
Any information gathered will be kept confidential as required by law. All collected data will be used for research purposes only. A summary of the results will be published at the end of the survey effort.
Survey Timeline
A tentative survey timeline is included below. The dates are subject to change based on the number of responses received.The actual survey may take longer if WBA Research does not have the required number of surveys from nine construction districts.
| Activity | Brief Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretest recruiting | Invite select participants to test the questionnaire | May 31, 2022 | June 10, 2022 |
| Conduct pretest | Test questions to ensure that they are clear to as many respondents as possible | June 13, 2022 | June 15, 2022 |
| Mail invitations to participate in the survey | Invite residents over age 18 at the randomly selected address to participate in the survey | July 29, 2022 | August 15, 2022 |
| Send reminders | Send reminders to residents over age 18 to complete the survey | September 9, 2022 | September 9, 2022 |
| Analyze results | Perform analysis and gather insights to inform transportation vision | October 4, 2022 | October 14, 2022 |
| Final Report | Develop a summary document | October 17, 2022 | November 11, 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Looking for more specific information about the VTrans Biennial Transportation Survey? Find more information on our Frequently Asked Questions page here: https://vtrans.org/get-involved/frequently-asked-questions