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:
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 informing the community of a traffic light outage at the intersection of Edward Wilmoth Blyden Boulevard and George Francis Drive (aka Nelson Mandela Circle) on St. Thomas. The department is aware that the traffic light is currently offline for needed repairs.
Motorists are asked to traverse the area with extreme caution and utilize the rules of a four-way stop, which goes into effect when traffic lights at an intersection are inoperable. In a four-way stop, all drivers must stop at the intersection, then proceed in the order they arrived.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) wishes to provide the community with an update regarding the streetlight outage along Melvin Evans Highway between Industrial Park and the Paradise intersection on St. Croix.
The outage resulted from a recent motor vehicle accident in which a vehicle struck a light pole, causing an electrical disruption. DPW’s contractor – Grace Civil, LLC – has been working to restore power to the affected area and anticipates completing repairs by the end of the day today.
In addition, the department is pleased to share the latest developments on the overall project. DPW and its contractor have approximately 80 replacement poles and luminaires remaining to be installed at various locations along the highway. Installation is expected to begin next week, with project completion anticipated by January 2026.
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Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel and DPW Highway Program Manager Jomo McClean join Neville James on Analyze This for an in-depth conversation on the latest developments, priorities, and ongoing initiatives at Public Works. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tune in to "Analyze This" on 93.1 FM/WTJX with Neville James today, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8 a.m. to learn about the Complete Streets Project.
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As work continues on the Charlotte Amalie Downtown Drainage Project, the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of a road closure on a segment of Crystal Gade on St. Thomas.
Starting today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., DPW contractor Island Roads Corp. will proceed with construction on swale repairs in the area. This road closure is necessary to ensure the safety of the construction crew. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, December 12, 2025, weather permitting.
All parked and abandoned vehicles must be removed to allow the contractor to complete the work as scheduled.
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The Department of Public Works’ contractors will complete roadside maintenance this week--December 8 - 12, 2025-- in the areas listed below. Please exercise caution in these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of an upcoming road closure on Fish Fry Drive on St. John.
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., DPW contractor Island Roads Corp. will commence emergency repairs to the damaged roadway. Once repairs are completed, the contractor will proceed with paving the affected area. Work is expected to be completed by Monday, December 15, 2025.
All parked and abandoned vehicles must be removed to allow the contractor to complete the work as scheduled.
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The Department of Public Works advises the public that its main building office on St. Croix will be closed today due to an unexpected island-wide water outage.
Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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