THE AUTHORITY
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is a regional body that is focused on delivering transportation solutions and value for Northern Virginia’s transportation dollars by bringing NoVA jurisdictions and agencies together to plan and program regional multimodal transportation projects focused on relieving congestion.
What's New?
Calling for Regional Transportation Projects for Funding Consideration
On July 1st, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority posted the official Call for Regional Transportation Projects (CfRTP) for our FY2022-2027 Six Year Program. Keep an eye on this website to stay up-to-speed.
State and local leaders celebrated a milestone in improvements at Route 7 (East Market Street) and Battlefield Parkway in Leesburg on June 28, 2021, cutting the ribbon on a new interchange and removing the final traffic signal from Berryville to Sterling, aiming to relieve congestion and improve safety for the more than 100,000 vehicles moving through the area each day. Learn more.
Authority Chair Phyllis Randall, Authority Vice Chair David Snyder, and NVTA Transportation Technology Committee Member, Cathy McGhee, weigh in on using technology to assess demand on Virginia's infrastructure post-COVID-19. Check out the full commentary piece, here.
Breaking Ground on Regionally Significant Rt. 28 Project in Manassas
On May 26, 2021, the City of Manassas, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority and VDOT co-hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark a Route 28 Widening Project that will reduce traffic congestion, increase safety, and include a bike/pedestrian shared use path. The project is truly regional in nature, aimed at reducing congestion on a high-volume corridor running through the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and the Counties of Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun. Learn more.
Authority Adopts Strategies and Action Plan to Proactively Plan for Innovation in Transportation
On May 13, 2021, the Authority 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. Learn more! http://ow.ly/jODt50ESqF8
Town of Hillsboro Mayor Proclaims June 18th NVTA Day!
During the February 11, 2021 Authority Meeting, Hillsboro Mayor, Roger Vance, proclaimed June 18th NVTA Day in the Town, to show the Authority gratitude for helping make the Rt. 9 Traffic Calming project a reality! A Route 9 grand opening event will be hosted on NVTA Day this summer. Thank you, Town of Hillsboro...We're honored and can't wait to celebrate with you!
Economic Impact Study Unveiled
During the April 8, 2021 Authority Meeting, a new 2021 Economic Impact Study: NVTA Capital Investment was unveiled. The Study analyzes the economic impacts of $3.3 Billion in regional and local funding through the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. Learn more!
6th Annual NoVA Transportation Roundtable Went Virtual
The popular Annual Northern Virginia Transportation Roundtable filled up quickly once again; however, due to high demand, a live-stream was offered on NVTA’s YouTube Channel. The recording of the March 10, 2021 event, highlights/key takeaways, live-polling results and presentation slides, are now available. Learn more.
Did You Know?
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**UPDATE** NVTA Staff Telework Continues Until Further Notice
In order to take COVID-19 precautions, and given Governor Northam's Stay at Home Order outlined in Executive Order Fifty-Five, NVTA staff telework will continue until further notice. Should you need to reach NVTA staff, please contact team members via email or on their mobile phones. Contact information can be found here.
Did You Know?
The Authority is currently funding five Bus Rapid Transit projects in Northern Virginia ... Envision Route 7, Richmond Highway BRT, the West End Transitway, Duke Street Transitway and the Pentagon City Transitway Extension projects. Read more about these projects, here.
Current Programs & Projects
FY2018-2023 Program
The Authority adopted its first six-year transportation program, the FY2018-2023 Program on June 14, 2018. The program funds 44 regionally significant, multimodal transportation projects totaling more than $1.285 billion.
30% Local Distribution Fund Projects
Each year, the Authority distributes 30% of its revenues to the member localities in which the taxes and fees are raised. So far, member localities have used their 30% revenues for projects like bus operation expenses, Capital Bikeshare and pedestrian improvements.
Regional Transportation Projects
Check out our interactive project information map for details on the transportation projects NVTA funds throughout the region! The map displays all projects funded with 70% regional funds in all four of the Authority’s funding programs to date [FY2014, FY2015-16, FY2017 and FY2018-2023 Six Year Program].
TransAction
The Authority is responsible for developing and updating the long range regional transportation plan for Northern Virginia, currently TransAction. This long range transportation plan is used to evaluate and prioritize the funding of transportation projects in Northern Virginia.
Events & Meetings
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