The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority

02/24/2023

This afternoon, we joined Loudoun County Government, Virginia Department of Transportation, Shirley Contracting Company, LLC, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), and the Federal Highway Administration to celebrate the start of construction for a new segment of Northstar Blvd. from Evergreen Mills Rd. to Route 50. This new connection will benefit the entire region by relieving congestion, improving mobility, providing more active options and more. NVTA continues to make investments in the region to get you to your destinations safer and faster, investing nearly $65 million on this particular project.

02/24/2023

Today's the day! We're breaking ground with Loudoun County Government, Virginia Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration this afternoon at 2 p.m. You're welcome to pop by to celebrate this regionally significant project impacting motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike!

County invites members of the community to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on February 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., to celebrate the start of construction of a segment of Northstar Boulevard, from Evergreen Mills Road to Route 50. This is a regionally significant project that will reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists. Details here: http://bit.ly/3YMOZnu

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02/23/2023

Executive Summit | ThinkTransit

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Think Transit Executive Summit happening on April 3-4, 2023 in Nashville, TN! NVTA CEO Monica Backmon will join Paul Comfort and other leaders for the Transit Unplugged Live CEO Roundtable discussion. Learn more about the event and register here:

Join other C-levels in transit to share and learn from one another.

02/22/2023

Driven by InNoVation is out NOW!📩Learn about NVTA's nine roles outlined in the Transportation Technology Strategic Plan, get updates on the latest happenings in the sector, and mark your calendars for upcoming events you won't want to miss:⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/5sfydtd6

02/21/2023

Don the beads, watch the speeds! 📿 Wishing you a happy ! If you're participating in the festivities 🎉 this evening, consider ridesharing or to get to your destinations safely!

02/17/2023

NVTA's offices will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of . We will be back online Tuesday.

02/15/2023

Earlier today, Phyllis J. Randall, Chair, NVTA and Loudoun County Government discussed how Springfield, is an ideal location for the new FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation HQs due to its access to options to get people to their place of employment faster. we've invested $63M in the Springfield area alone?

02/15/2023

A press conference was held this morning to advocate for the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters to relocate to Springfield, . The General Services Administration outlined criteria for the new HQs, including access and advancing . Phyllis J. Randall, Chair, NVTA and Loudoun County Government, addressed how this criteria aligns with NVTA's Core Value of increasing equity within 's transportation network.

02/14/2023

Join us on February 24th to celebrate🎉the start of construction🚧of a segment of Northstar Blvd. from Evergreen Mills Rd. to Rt. 50. NVTA invested nearly $65M on this regionally significant project to address congestion, improve capacity, and add active options:⤵️

County invites members of the community to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on February 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., to celebrate the start of construction of a segment of Northstar Boulevard, from Evergreen Mills Road to Route 50. This is a regionally significant project that will reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists. Details here: http://bit.ly/3YMOZnu

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Federal Highway Administration Virginia Department of Transportation

02/14/2023

Happy ! We ❤️ this community, and it's our goal to improve mobility, accessibility and resiliency across all modes to get you to your destinations faster and safer so you can spend more time with your loved ones! 🚦🚲🚶🚗🚍🚆

02/13/2023

Duke Street is the City of Alexandria's highest ridership corridor, with almost 3,000 boardings a day? We're proud to invest $87M on the Duke Street Transitway, set for its next Advisory Group Meeting on Feb. 16th. Find out more and how to watch, here! 🚌 ⬇
http://alexandriava.gov/DukeInMotion AlexandriaVA.gov

02/10/2023

Missed last night's Authority meeting? Don't fret! Click the link⤵️for meeting highlights including a presentation from Jay Corbalis, JBG SMITH on NVTA's investments within National Landing BID, an update on the NoVA Gateway dashboard, General Assembly news from Richmond and more!
https://tinyurl.com/vwze8d6n

02/09/2023

It's meeting night at NVTA! Join us for the Governance and Personnel (GPC), Finance, and Authority meetings beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Be sure to tune in live on our YouTube channel:⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthernVirginiaTransportationAuthority

02/08/2023

Safer Roads Ahead In Prince George's County

As fatalities are on the rise, localities across the will be receiving federal funding to improve safety for cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians as part of U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy. Read more from DCist. ⬇️

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is pushing a vision of skinnier, slower, safer streets with more visible pedestrians.

02/07/2023

Driven by InNoVation is out NOW and we're looking at what's to come in the year ahead! Read about developments, including interest, increasing focus on traveler safety, plans to create a national network of charging stations and more:⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/3havkyvu

02/06/2023

Transportation Technology - NVTA

, Metro Forward recently broke ground on a new bus garage that will support an all-electric/zero-emission bus fleet. 👏 at NVTA, we continue to explore electrification through the decarbonization strategy outlined in our Transportation Technology Strategic Plan (TTSP)? ⚡🔌🚌 Learn more. ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/4a3z3bbh

Transportation Technology Transportation Technology Strategic Plan The NVTA Transportation Technology Strategic Plan (TTSP) consists of eight strategies and an Action Plan, which were designed to proactively prepare for the use of evolving technologies to address travel demand on infrastructure, whi...

02/03/2023

may have predicted six more weeks of winter❄️ yesterday, but things continue to heat up here at NVTA🔥! Read about NVTA's latest reports and studies, event participation and a special project spotlight!⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/yckhf6mw

02/03/2023

As we approach honoring the legacy of Rosa Parks, we reflect on the recent update to TransAction, the long-range plan for .⬇️
TransAction increases accessibility, as it connects people to jobs and opportunities by creating a transportation network that provides an 18% increase in the jobs that can be reached within a reasonable commute across all modes, including ?🚌🚆 It also provides a 22% increase in accessibility to underserved communities, identified as Equity Emphasis Areas, which can benefit significantly from having additional travel choices. Learn more:👇
https://nvtatransaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NVTATransActionPlanSummary_DEC22_Final.pdf#page=30

01/31/2023

In November, NVTA joined Town of Herndon Government to celebrate the opening of new bus bay facilities that provide access for vehicles and pedestrians to Metro Forward's Herndon Station. Now, we are excited to celebrate the project's recognition from the American Public Works Association's Mid-Atlantic Chapter! APWA Mid-Atlantic Chapter has awarded the Town of Herndon's Metrorail Intermodal Access Improvements "Project of the Year Honorable Mention" in the category!🏆🚌 Congrats to our friends at Town of Herndon! We're proud to be your funding partner on this project. To see the full list of awards, click here: http://midatlantic.apwa.net/PageDetails/30740 Sheila Olem -Mayor, Town of Herndon Senator Jennifer B. Boysko

01/30/2023

to when we joined Arlington County Virginia – Government and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation last June to break ground on this sustainable, energy efficient ART Operations and Maintenance facility. NVTA is investing more than $39M on this project to accommodate a growing ART fleet.🚌 Now, workers are laying the foundation for the facility! We ❤️ seeing progress! Read the latest update from Arlington Now below:
https://www.arlnow.com/2023/01/27/workers-laying-foundation-for-new-art-bus-facility-in-green-valley/

01/30/2023

Taking the Metro just got easier for college students with the launch of the mobile U-Pass! WMATA announced students can ditch the plastic card and easily add the U-Pass to a mobile device to take Metrorail or Metrobus. Learn more:⬇️
http://ow.ly/x4i350MxWtX

01/26/2023

A recent study found "...more than half (60%) of citizens in the District would choose a better connected public transport system over driving." Read more from Metro Magazine:⤵️
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10191071/study-reveals-shocking-number-of-people-who-prefer-public-transport-over-driving?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

01/24/2023

This morning, NVTA CEO Monica Backmon joined panelists across the DMV to discuss advancing and connecting the Greater Washington Region through infrastructure investments. Thank you to Bisnow for hosting this informative event!
https://tinyurl.com/4urec8rv

01/23/2023

The Department of Energy is giving $7.7M to Virginia Tech and UMD for EV battery projects - Technical.ly

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing more than $7M in funding for electric vehicle battery projects to Virginia Tech & University of Maryland to boost the domestic supply of the latest battery tech! ⚡🔌🚗

Virginia Tech will receive $2.95 million and University of Maryland will get $4.85 million to develop projects to improve electric vehicle battery tech.

01/20/2023

DC, Maryland And Virginia's Economic Forecast

There’s still time to register for the D.C., Maryland and Virginia Economic Forecast event on Jan. 24 at 8 a.m.! NVTA CEO Monica Backmon will be joining a panel of leaders to discuss regional planning initiatives across the DMV. Learn more:⤵️

Gain insights from the DMV's top commercial real estate influencers as they discuss economic developments, policy changes, the future of office retail, multifamily, and much more!

01/19/2023

Heads up, commuters: Starting at 10 p.m. on Jan. 24, I-395 Exit 10A will be closed until mid-2023 as part of the Boundary Channel Drive at I-395 Interchange Improvements project construction. Drivers will be able to access westbound Boundary Channel Drive via the southbound I-395 Exit 9 (Clark Street) ramp, where there will be a temporary stop sign for left turns onto westbound Boundary Channel. to when NVTA broke ground on this project last year with Arlington County Virginia – Government and the Virginia Department of Transportation! We ❤️ seeing projects in motion!

01/18/2023

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01/17/2023

‘Slugging’ culture in D.C. region threatened by commuting shifts

According to a report by The Washington Post, three years into the pandemic, once-popular slug lines are still ailing, much like transit systems that have yet to see ridership fully rebound. Learn more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/01/14/slug-lines-virginia-commuting-pandemic/

Three years into the pandemic, the once-popular slug lines are still ailing, much like transit systems in the region that have yet to see ridership rebound.

01/17/2023

The 2022 Annual Report is finally here!🎉In just one year, NVTA held two public comment periods, simultaneously adopted the FY 2022-2027 Six Year Program and the update to NoVA's long-range plan, TransAction. Additionally, NVTA celebrated 12 project milestones and participated in more than 30 events throughout the year. Follow the link to learn more about the Authority's historical year:⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/mrcbwdn3

01/16/2023

Today, we honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His spirit lives on and his words stay with us to this day.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

Supermoons, like this one which brightens the dark night sky high above the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, occur when the Moon’s orbit is at its closest point to Earth. This supermoon, which took place in 2016, was the closest the Moon has been to Earth since 1948, appearing brighter and bigger than the average full moon. Although four supermoons are to occur in 2023, the next time the Moon will appear in the night sky in a similarly record-breaking fashion won’t be until 2034.

Alt Text: A supermoon sets over the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington. The 30-foot-tall granite statue of the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. gazes into the distance. In the background, the night sky is illuminated by the bright reflection of the Moon.

Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani

01/13/2023

NVTA is heading into 2023 full steam ahead! During last night’s Annual Organizational Meeting and Authority Meeting, members of the Authority heard comments from local residents, received an update on the Virginia General Assembly session, received an economic impacts study update, and took a look back at 2022 as part of NVTA's Annual Report. Additionally, members of the Authority unanimously reappointed Phyllis J. Randall, Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, to serve her fourth term as Authority Chair, and David Snyder, Council Member, City of Falls Church, and longest-serving member on the Authority, to serve his third consecutive term as Vice Chair, for calendar year 2023. Additionally, Derrick Wood, Mayor, Town of Dumfries, who previously served on the Authority in 2019, 2020 and 2022, was renamed as Town member on the Authority. We congratulate Chair Randall, Vice Chair Snyder and Mayor Wood on their reappointments!⬇️
Click the link to read the entire recap:👀
https://tinyurl.com/3syus6yk Chair Phyllis J. Randall Mayor Derrick Wood Loudoun County Government City of Falls Church Government Town of Dumfries

01/12/2023

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The Governance and Personnel Committee (GPC) meeting starts at 6 p.m., followed by the Annual Organizational meeting and Authority business meeting at 7 p.m. Watch all meetings live on NVTA's YouTube channel! ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthernVirginiaTransportationAuthority

01/11/2023

New transit dashboard shows Fairfax Connector’s big 2022 rider rebound | FFXnow

Northern Virginia Transportation Commission's new interactive transit dashboard shows a ridership rebound for Fairfax Connectoras ridership levels are on the rise. FFXnow shares more: 🚌👇

New transit dashboard shows Fairfax Connector’s big 2022 rider rebound Vernon Miles December 29, 2022 at 3:00pm A Fairfax Connector bus (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Fairfax County transit data at a glance (via NVTC) Fairfax Connector ridership (via NVTC) Previous Image 1/3 Next Image A new dash...

01/10/2023

🚨Registration to provide feedback to the Authority during the Annual Organizational Meeting closes TONIGHT at 5 p.m.
Click the link below to learn how you can also submit a written comment or leave a voicemail:⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/2tjhrnzw
We look forward to hearing from you!

01/09/2023

With affordable fares, accessible buses, and four routes, we’re making it easier for Virginians to connect with other communities in the Commonwealth.
Learn more about our routes at virginiabreeze.org.

01/09/2023

📢Interested in providing feedback to the Authority during our Annual Organizational Meeting on Jan. 12? There's still time to register to provide virtual or in-person feedback, submit a written comment✍️, leave a voicemail📞, or comment via postal mail📨. Click the link below to learn more:⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/2tjhrnzw

01/06/2023

📢There's still time to register to provide virtual or in-person feedback to the Authority during our Annual Organizational Meeting on Jan. 12., or submit a written comment✍️, leave a voicemail📞, or comment via postal mail📨. Follow the link to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2tjhrnzw

01/05/2023

The NVTA Update is out NOW!📩 We are ringing in the New Year with lots of exciting news to share including the recent adoption of NoVA's long-range plan, TransAction, recognition of CEO Monica Backmon from the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar, and from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and more! We are also excited to welcome two new members to the NVTA staff!
Read more: 👀👇
https://tinyurl.com/mrydj5db

01/05/2023

📢Upcoming meetings update: The Jan. 12th Finance Committee Meeting is CANCELLED. The Governance and Personnel Committee (GPC) will now start at 6 p.m. followed by the Authority meeting at 7 p.m. Stream the meetings live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthernVirginiaTransportationAuthority

01/03/2023

As you're getting back into the swing of things after the busy holiday season, we want to wish you a happy 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣ and wonderful year ahead!