2050 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Public Works (DPW) is leading the development of the Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan (CMTP). The CMTP provides the Territory with a strategic direction and a framework through 2050 that to improve transportation infrastructure and create a more cohesive multimodal transportation network. The CMTP is based on current and future transportation trends and needs within and between the islands in the Territory, across all transportation modes.
The plan can be outlined in four key goals:
Existing Conditions:
Reflect On 2040 Plan Projects:
Priority Projects:
Funding:
View the draft Project lists for the 2050 Plan Update
Plan Development
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan is a long range plan for the Territory based on established vision and goals. The plan is updated periodically to keep current with the transportation needs in the Territory.
The plan is anticipated to be updated by Summer of 2026 to include short and long-range projects with various priority levels, types of projects and potential funding sources through the year 2050.
In addition to existing data, the plan takes into consideration the previous 2040 Plan developed in 2016 as well as other agency plans. Click here to view the 2040 plan.
Plan Implementation
USVI DPW is responsible for advancing the plan’s goals and objectives. As such, DPW establishes a short-term action plan through the Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) to plan and track implementation of projects identified in the CTMP.
Public and stakeholder outreach plays a key role in the plans’ implementation. DPW works with key stakeholders, including other USVI agencies, transportation groups and organizations and the community at large to obtain feedback on the implementation process and identify key projects needed to improve, maintain, and further develop territory’s transportation network through the year 2050.
For details about future public outreach opportunities, click on the Engagement Hub tab below or sign up to receive information at contactdpw@dpw.vi.gov.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Related to the project
Learn more about the 2050 Comprehensive Transportaion Master Plan by clicking on the questions below.
The transportation network describes every component of how people get around the territory. This includes roadways, sidewalks, paths/trails, airport travel, ferry/boat travel etc. The plan will address and explore all modes of transportation, fleet/vehicles within the network (boats, ferries, taxis, public transit, bikes etc.) and users. Users include USVI residents, tourists, and temporary workers such as those engaged in construction or freight shipping.
A Comprehensive Master Plan is crucial for funding, decision-making, coordination, and transparency.
- Funding – A Comprehensive Plan establishes a vision for potential programs that can be tapped into for potential funding from various grantors including Federal Hoghway Administration (FHWA) and FederalTransit Administration (FTA).
- Decision-Making – A Comprehensive Plan helps agencies prioritize transportation investments across all travel modes and facilities, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Coordination – A Comprehensive Plan is based on multiple modes of transportation and a such requires coordination with all of the agencies and systems that interact with the network. The plan encourages a common foundational level of understanding and vision of the future transportation network.
- Transparency – Having a plan ensures that the community and stakeholders understand development goals and plans, project priority and funding options, and future planned improvements.
DPW oversees the development of the plan with the support of and in coordination with an Executive Committee, a Technical Advisory Committee, and Community Advisory Committee.
- Executive Committee oversees the development of the plan and consists of senior managers from various agencies including Virgin Island Port Authority (VIPA), Virgin Island Transit (VITRAN), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR).
- Technical Advisory Committee members provide input on the technical aspects of the plan and consists of staff from the agencies represented in the Executive Committee expanded to include other agencies such as Taxi Commission, Department of Tourism, Office of Disaster Recovery among others.
- Community Advisory Committee consists of members of the community at large and representative of community groups such as American Association of Retired People (AARP), Rotary Clubs, Disability Rights Center of the USVI. Their role is to share project and meeting information an provide feedback in line with the groups and communities they represent.
Engagement Hub
A high level of engagement is a key element of a successful Comprehensive Plan. Key milestones and products of the 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan are posted below; more information will be shared here as work continues.
Calendar of Events
May 2025 Kick-off Meetings
New presentations & events are on the way. Read below to discover how you can stay up to date.
Get Engaged
- Get Engaged – Over the life of the study, DPW will host public events to share information about the project. Events will range from social media announcements, radio announcements, in-person meetings and others.
- Sign-up for up-coming events by emailing your name and email address at contact
- Stay connected stay updated by visiting our Facebook page or scanning the QR code below & follow our other social media channels such as Twitter etc…
Media
The project team will host public meetings throughout the project to hear from community members and provide project updates.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the public of traffic signal outages at the following intersections in St. Thomas due to an electrical malfunction:
Alton Adams Drive and William G. Lewis Lane, adjacent to Charlotte Amalie High School
Veterans Drive and Forte Pladsen, adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Building
The Department is aware that the traffic signals at both locations are currently offline and is awaiting the necessary repairs.
Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution when traveling through these intersections, remain alert, treat the intersections as four-way stops where appropriate, and yield to pedestrians using designated crosswalks.
DPW appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to restore the traffic signals and continue improving road conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to provide the public with an update on the ongoing road rehabilitation project in downtown Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
DPW contractor – Marco St. Croix, Inc. – is currently completing milling operations along Strand Street, King Street, Queen Street, and Fisher Street. Simultaneously, crews are performing repairs to drainage structures, adjusting manhole covers and utility valves, and completing other necessary roadway improvements in preparation for paving.
Upon completion of these activities, paving operations will commence, beginning with Strand Street and continuing throughout the project area.
Motorists should anticipate temporary lane restrictions, intermittent road closures, and traffic delays throughout the duration of the project. The public is encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible and to exercise caution when traveling through active work zones.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to provide the public with an update on the ongoing progress of the Welcome Sign project along East Airport Road on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The project includes the design, fabrication, and installation of three welcome signs, as well as sustainable, low-maintenance decorative landscaping to complement the new installations.
DPW's contractor, Island Designs Landscape & Storm Water Solutions, LLC, has completed the installation of the welcome signs and is now preparing the site for the landscaping phase of the project.
This initiative is part of the Department's ongoing commitment to enhancing the appearance of public spaces and creating a more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and visitors alike. The Department of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience these activities may cause and appreciates the public's patience, understanding, and cooperation as these improvements are completed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tune in to the Government House Press Briefing today, Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., for updates from Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel on project updates and hurricane preparedness.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the St. Croix community that the correct contact number for all inquiries regarding the Strand Street Parking Lot is the DPW St. Croix Office at (340) 773-1290, which is available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A dedicated 24/7 hotline for the parking lot will be announced soon. In the meantime, please use the DPW St. Croix Office number for all questions and concerns. ... See MoreSee Less
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To view the Department of Public Works' Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation, copy and paste the following link into your web browser:
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The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Thursday, July 9, 2026,
9:00 A.M. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
9:00 A.M.
Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands, VI Judicial Council of the VI
Invited Testifier:
Honorable Rhys S. Hodge, Chief Justice
11:00 A.M.
VI Department of Justice
Invited Testifier:
Honorable Gordon C. Rhea, Esq., Attorney General
1:00 P.M.
Department of Public Works
Invited Testifier:
Honorable Derek A. Gabriel, Commissioner
3:00 P.M.
Public Services Commission
Invited Testifier:
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