The Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area Citizens Advisory Committee is a 12-member body appointed by the City Council. It serves an advisory role for the residents and businesses of the Transition and Interfacility Traffic areas located between the urbanized regions of the city to the north and the rural area to the south. Committee members are appointed to three-year terms. 

ITA Master Plan Update

The City of Virginia Beach is exploring new possibilities for the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA), including sports tourism, Innovation Park expansion, and municipal services, and we want to hear from you.

If you have any questions regarding the Interfacility Traffic Area and Vicinity Master Plan update, please email ITAPlan@VBgov.com. The public comment period closed on June 5.

A public meeting on the plan update was held on April 29, 2026*, in Building 19 at the Municipal Center. View the meeting recording, presentation and materials below.

* Please note that modifications were made to the presentation for the May 13 Planning Commission and further details can be found at the end of the slides.

Responsibilities

  • ​To become familiar with and provide advice to the City Council concerning the provisions and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) pertaining to the Transition Area and ITA, including, the Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area, the Transition Area Design Guidelines, the Interfacility Traffic Area and Vicinity Master Plan, and all future amendments to the Comp Plan and studies related to the Transition Area or ITA.
  • To engage in public information efforts to improve communications between the residents and businesses of the Transition Area and ITA and the City, and to provide a forum to discuss matters related to the Transition Area of ITA.
  • To monitor and report on public projects and plans within the Transition Area or ITA to the Council and provide recommendations for remedial actions, as necessary. 
  • Boards & Commissions
    • Bayfront Advisory Commission Board of Building Code Appeals Board of Zoning Appeals Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board Green Ribbon Committee Historic Preservation Commission Commission's Efforts & Initiatives Historic Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Programs Historical Review Board Old Beach Design Review Committee Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit Rezoning Property Resort Advisory Commission Short Term Rental Enforcement Task Force Stormwater Appeals Board Transition Area/ITA Citizens Advisory Committee Virginia Beach VA250 Committee Historical Episodes Wetlands Board

Maps

Interfacility Traffic Area

Interfacility Traffic Area Map

Transition Area Map 2014

Transition Area Map