The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority

06/11/2021

Authority Meeting Highlights - June 2021

In case you missed the Authority Meeting last evening, here are some highlights to keep you in the know! 💡
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https://mailchi.mp/aeee834be932/authority-meeting-highlights-june-2021?e=820d128a71 #regionalcollaboration #multimodalsolutions #ICYMI

Last evening, the Authority met virtually one more time before returning in-person next month. The meeting began with the adoption of a resolution on finding the need to conduct the business meeting by electronic communication means during Governor Northam's declared State of Emergency during t...

06/10/2021

#HappeningNow It's that time again! Authority unanimously approves Call for Projects for FY2022-2027 Six Year Program, which will officially begin July 1st. More info to come!
Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td16rFhMvu4 #regionalcollaboration #transportationsolutions

Who's joining us for tonight's Authority Meeting? Lots to cover, including:
😷🚎🚗🚉 Travel Trends in #NoVA: Impacts of #COVID19 Pandemic
📢 Approval of Call for Regional Transportation Projects (FY22–27 6 Yr. Program)
📝 Transportation Planning Board’s Visualize 2045 Update and Proposed Resolution
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http://ow.ly/nqCE50F7IVZ

06/10/2021

Who's joining us for tonight's Authority Meeting? Lots to cover, including:
😷🚎🚗🚉 Travel Trends in #NoVA: Impacts of #COVID19 Pandemic
📢 Approval of Call for Regional Transportation Projects (FY22–27 6 Yr. Program)
📝 Transportation Planning Board’s Visualize 2045 Update and Proposed Resolution
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http://ow.ly/nqCE50F7IVZ

Who's joining us for tonight's Authority Meeting? Lots to cover, including:
😷🚎🚗🚉 Travel Trends in #NoVA: Impacts of #COVID19 Pandemic
📢 Approval of Call for Regional Transportation Projects (FY22–27 6 Yr. Program)
📝 Transportation Planning Board’s Visualize 2045 Update and Proposed Resolution
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http://ow.ly/nqCE50F7IVZ

06/09/2021

How electric vehicle designers are reimagining iconic grilles

As the way automobiles operate are evolving, some makes/models are getting a new look. Check out how major automakers are redefining their iconic front grilles.
https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/how-electric-vehicle-designers-are-reimagining-iconic-grilles-1.1622550350826

With no engine sitting behind them, and no radiator pulling in air, grilles have changed

06/09/2021

ATTN: MEETING TIME CHANGE...The Governance and Personnel Committee (GPC) will meet tomorrow, 6/10 at 6️⃣ PM now. You can tune in live on YouTube to watch! 💻 👀
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http://ow.ly/BKCM50F6Lah

ATTN: MEETING TIME CHANGE...The Governance and Personnel Committee (GPC) will meet tomorrow, 6/10 at 6️⃣ PM now. You can tune in live on YouTube to watch! 💻 👀
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http://ow.ly/BKCM50F6Lah

06/07/2021

Your NVTA Update is now available! NVTA activities are abuzz much like the cicadas surrounding us these days. Check out the highlights from the past month so you can stay in the know! 💡
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http://ow.ly/N25e50F4UfN #northernvirginia #transportation

06/07/2021

It's true! Intelligent #Transportation Systems like #TransitSignalPriority get you from point A to B faster. Learn more in this NVTA, AlexandriaVA.gov and DASHBus video about how #Transit is "talking" with traffic lights to keep you moving more efficiently! 🚎 🚦

06/07/2021

Reston Association study of electric vehicle initiatives turns up obstacles

A study by the Reston Association reveals changes that are needed for #RestonVA fleets to widely adopt #electricvehicles. Reston Now reports: https://www.restonnow.com/2021/06/04/reston-association-study-of-electric-vehicle-initiatives-turns-up-obstacles/.

Reston Association is looking at potentially introducing greater electric vehicle initiatives, but a months-long evaluation of the proposal's feasibility has revealed some hurdles. During the RA Board of Directors meeting on May 27, COO Larry Butler and Cam Adams, the director of covenants admini

06/02/2021

Learn About Transit Signal Priority (City of Alexandria, NVTA, and DASH Bus (6.2.21)

You may recall that back in February we co-hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony with our friends, AlexandriaVA.gov Transportation & Environmental Services, City of Alexandria, Virginia and DASHBus, celebrating the completion of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the City. As a follow up to the milestone event, we have produced a brief animated video explaining the new Transit Signal Priority projects in #AlexandriaVA, how they operate and impacts on travelers. We are excited to officially unveil the video! 🎥 Check it out here: https://vimeo.com/558090550. #regionalcollaboration #transportationsolutions #northernvirginia

This is "Learn About Transit Signal Priority (City of Alexandria, NVTA, and DASH Bus (6.2.21)" by Erica Hawksworth on Vimeo, the home for high quality…

06/01/2021

Driven by InNoVation - 6.1.21 Edition

The future of #transporation is right now! A special edition of Driven by InNoVation is now available. Check out our latest Transportation Technology Strategic Plan updates and what to expect in the coming year. #KeepingYouInTheKnow 💡
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https://mailchi.mp/411aaac7246d/driven-by-innovation-6121-edition?e=224f69d532

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s regular digest of transportation technologies and emerging travel trends from Northern Virginia and across the globe

06/01/2021

Metro Waives Fee For Events That End After Normal Closing Time

Metro Forward (WMATA) is waiving a fee for event organizers with events extending beyond normal rail service hours, to help economic recovery and invite riders back on board. The temporary fee waiver and extended rail service will be provided through Dec. 31st when needed for the Washington Mystics, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals, Washington Football Team, Washington Capitals, Marine Corps Marathon and Army 10 Miler @ Pentagon. Other event organizers can apply for the extension.
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https://patch.com/virginia/oldtownalexandria/s/hkfxz/metro-waives-operating-fee-special-events-beyond-normal-hours

The temporary fee waiver and extended rail service will be provided until Dec. 31 when needed for the Capitals, Nationals and other events.

05/31/2021

Let us never forget our fallen soldiers who died protecting our freedoms. We remember all who have served and are forever grateful. #MemorialDay

05/28/2021

Open for business and lots to celebrate! Big news today in Hillsboro, #Virginia Loudoun County Government... ReThink9 (Rt. 9) is officially reopened to two-way traffic 24/7! This important NVTA-funded #traffic calming/pedestrian safety project was completed in just a little over a year. We loved working collaboratively with the Town of Hillsboro, Virginia - The Gap and Virginia Department of Transportation from beginning to end! Congratulations! http://ow.ly/Zjt450EXIkF 🚫🚧

05/27/2021

The Authority is standing with you as well. Our thoughts and hearts are with you during this difficult time. ❤️
#TransitStandsTogether

We may be in VA but our hearts are in CA. We extend our deepest condolences to our Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority colleagues, their families, and others impacted by yesterday's tragedy. #TransitStandsTogether

05/27/2021

It’s Transportation Day in #Virginia! #DYK that women chair NoVA’s
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, #OmniRide & Virginia Railway Express #transportation boards at the same time for the first time in history? Congratulations to our Chair, Phyllis Randall of Loudoun County Government!
#TranspoDayVA #transportation🚴🚗🚎🚉🚦🚶

It’s Transportation Day in #Virginia! #DYK that women chair NoVA’s
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, #OmniRide & Virginia Railway Express #transportation boards at the same time for the first time in history? Congratulations to our Chair, Phyllis Randall of Loudoun County Government!
#TranspoDayVA #transportation🚴🚗🚎🚉🚦🚶

05/26/2021

Ground has been broken on the Rt. 28 widening project in Manassas! While the project is located within the City, it is regional in nature. The Rt. 28 Widening South to City Limits, reduces congestion on a high-volume corridor that runs through the City of Manassas, VA - Government City of Manassas Park, VA Prince William County Government, Virginia Fairfax County Government and Loudoun County Government. It was so exciting to celebrate this huge milestone IN PERSON with our friends at
Virginia Department of Transportation and the City of Manassas! This is truly a collaborative effort to enhance mobility in the region. #northernva #multimodal 🚗🚴🚶‍♀️

05/24/2021

State begins rolling out $20 million in Volkswagen money for electric school buses - Virginia Mercury

#Virginia is rolling out more than $20 million in @VW monies aimed to expand electric school bus offerings. The Virginia Mercury reports:
https://www.virginiamercury.com/blog-va/state-begins-rolling-out-20-million-in-volkswagen-money-for-electric-school-buses/

Although plans to replace Virginia school districts’ diesel buses with electric ones have foundered in the General Assembly, the state is moving forward with bus electrification plans using money from Volkswagen’s so-called “Dieselgate” scandal. On Friday, Gov. Ralph Northam’s office annou...

05/21/2021

And that's how #biketoworkday is done! #bikeva
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05/21/2021

Our very own Sr. Transportation Planner, Sree Nampoothiri, got in on the #BikeToWorkDay action and stopped by the #ChantillyVA Regional Library Pit Stop this morning, commuting from home back to work-from-home. What did you do to celebrate today? We'd love to see your photos! #bikeva
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Our very own Sr. Transportation Planner, Sree Nampoothiri, got in on the #BikeToWorkDay action and stopped by the #ChantillyVA Regional Library Pit Stop this morning, commuting from home back to work-from-home. What did you do to celebrate today? We'd love to see your photos! #bikeva
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05/21/2021

Bike to Work Day 2021

Happy #BiketoWorkDay! While things look a little different this year, we are excited to be celebrating with you virtually! Looking forward to being out there with you again next year. #bikeva #multimodal #northernva
Miss seeing your smiling faces. ...

05/20/2021

Bike to Work Week 2021

#BiketoWork Week is #HappeningNow through tomorrow, May 21st! Visit Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's Bike!VA website for #bicycling resources, helpful tips and a #bike month events calendar!
http://bikeva.org/
#bikeva #multimodal #northernva

05/20/2021

#DYK Amtrak has expanded its carry-on bike program for Northeast Regional trains operating in #Virginia, allowing passengers to store their bike inside the passenger coach for a nominal fee? Learn more at bikeva.org. #bikeva 🚴 🚉

#DYK Amtrak has expanded its carry-on bike program for Northeast Regional trains operating in #Virginia, allowing passengers to store their bike inside the passenger coach for a nominal fee? Learn more at bikeva.org. #bikeva 🚴 🚉

05/17/2021

Virtual Information Meeting May 17 for Frontier Drive Extension - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

🕖 Happening TONIGHT. Hope you can join our friends at Virginia Department of Transportation in just a couple hours and weigh in on this NVTA-funded project in Fairfax County Government! Learn more about the Frontier Drive Extension and how you can provide comments.
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https://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern-virginia/2021/virtual-information-meeting-may-17-for-frontier-drive-extension5-11-2021.asp
#northernva #infrastructure #transportationsolutions

SPRINGFIELD – The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information meeting Monday, May 17 on plans to extend Frontier Drive (Route 2677) from its southern terminus at Franconia-Springfield Parkway (Route 289) to Loisdale Road (Route 789). The project aims to relieve co...

05/17/2021

#biketowork Week begins today through May 21st! Visit Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's Bike!VA website for #bicycling resources, helpful tips and #bike month events calendar!
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http://bikeva.org/ #bikeva

#biketowork Week begins today through May 21st! Visit Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's Bike!VA website for #bicycling resources, helpful tips and #bike month events calendar!
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http://bikeva.org/ #bikeva

05/17/2021

Route 1/123 project in Woodbridge may include bridge

The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to hear from you. The agency is seeking feedback on the Route 1/Route 123 Interchange in #WoodbridgeVA Prince William County Government, Virginia and is asking participants to rank their priorities for the project among aspects such as safety, travel time and pedestrian/cyclist accessibility. An online survey is open through May 24th.
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https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/route-1-123-project-in-woodbridge-may-include-bridge/article_44fba262-b4c3-11eb-b724-63c5e21862d3.html
InsideNoVA.com

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on five potential plans for the Route 1/Route 123 interchange in Woodbridge released last week.

05/14/2021

#ICYMI As transportation technologies and infrastructure needs continue to rapidly evolve in the #washingtondc Metropolitan Area and beyond, NVTA is taking a proactive approach to planning for innovation in transportation through regional collaboration, while keeping congestion reduction top of mind. Learn more: http://ow.ly/67wc50EMOGI
#DYK NVTA is investing $11M+ in transportation tech projects in #northernva? #futureisnow

#ICYMI As transportation technologies and infrastructure needs continue to rapidly evolve in the #washingtondc Metropolitan Area and beyond, NVTA is taking a proactive approach to planning for innovation in transportation through regional collaboration, while keeping congestion reduction top of mind. Learn more: http://ow.ly/67wc50EMOGI
#DYK NVTA is investing $11M+ in transportation tech projects in #northernva? #futureisnow

05/14/2021

Thanks for joining this evening! We loved all the great discussions about looking at evolving technologies to help keep the region moving, with congestion reduction top of mind!

Who's joining us for tonight's Authority Meeting? Big night! As part of our new #Transportation Technology Strategic Plan, eight strategies and an Action Plan will be presented to the Authority for adoption consideration. Tune in live! http://ow.ly/ThkS50EMgCI #LeadWithInfrastructure

05/14/2021

Thanks for joining tonight and for adopting the eight strategies and Action Plan within the inaugural Transportation Technology Strategic Plan! We're pretty excited! 👏

Representing the City at the May meeting of The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

Discussing final passage of action plan for our Transportation Technology Strategic Plan.

05/13/2021

#BREAKING It’s official! The Authority – comprised of elected officials and transportation representatives across the region – adopted the inaugural NVTA Transportation Technology Strategic Plan’s Action Plan and Eight Strategies within, that focus on mobility, accessibility, and resilience, while embracing the core values of safety, equity and sustainability. http://ow.ly/qCAp50EMj2a #LeadWithInfrastructure #multimodalsolutions #northernva

#BREAKING It’s official! The Authority – comprised of elected officials and transportation representatives across the region – adopted the inaugural NVTA Transportation Technology Strategic Plan’s Action Plan and Eight Strategies within, that focus on mobility, accessibility, and resilience, while embracing the core values of safety, equity and sustainability. http://ow.ly/qCAp50EMj2a #LeadWithInfrastructure #multimodalsolutions #northernva

05/13/2021

Who's joining us for tonight's Authority Meeting? Big night! As part of our new #Transportation Technology Strategic Plan, eight strategies and an Action Plan will be presented to the Authority for adoption consideration. Tune in live! http://ow.ly/ThkS50EMgCI #LeadWithInfrastructure

Who's joining us for tonight's Authority Meeting? Big night! As part of our new #Transportation Technology Strategic Plan, eight strategies and an Action Plan will be presented to the Authority for adoption consideration. Tune in live! http://ow.ly/ThkS50EMgCI #LeadWithInfrastructure

05/12/2021

Metrobus to expand late-night service, restore more routes to support region’s recovery effective June 6 | WMATA

Metro Forward (WMATA) Bus service update 🚎
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Metrobus customers will soon have more options, with expanded late-night service, additional routes restored and improved service on selected routes throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia.