Pre-applications for SMART SCALE funding must be submitted by April 1 of each even-numbered year, with final applications due no later than August 1. To make sure your project receives its highest possible score, please download and review the materials below. When you’re ready, sign in and apply online.

SMART SCALE Round 5 Resources

• Round 5 SMART SCALE Technical Guide
• Round 5 SMART SCALE Technical Guide Track Changes Version
• Adoption of Updated Policy for Implementation of the SMART SCALE Project Prioritization Process Dec. 8, 2021
• Design Waivers Design Exceptions Policy Guidance
• Delivery and Funding Guidance
• SMART Portal User Guidance
• Attachment A - Traffic Counts for Non-VDOT Maintained Roads

Full Application Training June 9, 2022

• Full Application Training Presentation (PDF)
• Full Application Training Video
• Full Application Training Q&A (PDF)
• SMART SCALE Round 5 Feature Readiness Guidelines

Pre-Application Training Feb. 22, 2022

• Pre-Application Training Presentation (PDF)
• Pre-Application Training Video

Round 5 Proposed Changes Nov. 22, 2021

• SMART SCALE ROUND 5 Proposed Changes
• SMART SCALE ROUND 5 Proposed Changes Webinar November 22, 2021 -PDF 
• SMART SCALE ROUND 5 Proposed Changes Webinar November 22, 2021 Recording
• SMART SCALE ROUND 5 Proposed Changes Webinar November 22, 2021 – Question and Answers

Pre-Scoping Module Training Dec. 2, 2021

• Pre-Scoping Module Training Video 
• Pre-Scoping Module Training Video Timestamp Reference (PDF)
• Pre-Scoping Module Training Presentation (PDF)
• Pre-Scoping Module Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Pre-Scoping Module Risk Assessment Scale (Excel)
• Pre-Scoping Module User Guidance

Pathways for Planning^*

• Pathways for Planning Website
• Pathways for Planning Training

^*If you do not have an account and would like one, request via the “Contact Us” button on the homepage.

Interact VTrans

2019 and 2021 Mid-Term Needs Acceptable for Round 5

Safety

• Statewide crash data:
• VirginiaRoads.org
• VDOT crash analysis tool
• Strategic Highway Safety Plan
• SMART SCALE Planning Level CMFs and Targeted CMFs
• VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program
• Safety Assessment Form (Excel)

Congestion Mitigation

• VDOT traffic counts

Accessibility

• Park and Ride lots

Economic Development

• Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Project Change Guidance

• Project Change Guide