Time Is Running Short

Time is working against us in correcting the situation. Major transportation projects are long term (typically 10-20 years from conception through construction). Yet, no investment has been identified within the next 20 years for over 3/4 of our congested roadways. Hampton Roads will face gridlock conditions well before then.

Our Transportation System

Must Make the Grade

In addition to increasing the potential for accidents, being stuck in traffic means wasted fuel and less time home with our families. Congestion affects our ability to attract businesses and visitors as well as to deal with natural and man-made disasters.

This report provides a “big picture” of our transportation situation by amassing documented information about problems, needs and investment for roads and bridges into an overall assessment. The cumulative grade of D is a wake-up call that we need to act now.

Who Is the ASCE and

Why Did We Produce This Report Card?

We are the Norfolk Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Civil engineers are stewards of our infrastructure and ethically bound to uphold the safety and welfare of the public. As professionals, we understand what it requires to plan and meet future transportation needs.  We are also your neighbors who drive the same roads you do.  A growing population with increasing demands on an already deteriorating transportation system, together with no plans for significant funding, align for a perfect storm.  Hopefully, after studying the transportation and funding problems set out in this report card, you will agree that we all have work to do.  Let’s begin by informing elected officials that the situation is unacceptable and that we need transportation funding now.