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?
Let Your Voice be Heard During The NVTA Annual Organizational Meeting
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority invites you to provide Authority members with feedback on what regional transportation focus areas you’d like to see in 2023 and how to best tackle traffic congestion in the region, through a multimodal approach. NVTA’s Annual Organizational Meeting begins at 7 p.m. prior to the Authority Meeting to follow. Follow the link below to register to provide virtual or in-person comment to the Authority. Or, you can submit a written comment, leave a voicemail, or comment via postal mail. Learn more about how to participate: https://tinyurl.com/2tjhrnzw.
Silver Line Grand Opening - Innovation Station Ribbon Cutting
On November 15, NVTA celebrated the grand opening of the Innovation Station with regional transportation leaders as part of the Silver Line Phase II Extension. NVTA invested $69M in regional revenues and more than $862K in local distribution funds toward this project.
Ribbon Cut!
On November 3, NVTA joined the Town of Herndon to cut the ribbon on the Herndon Metrorail Intermodal Access Improvements Project to bring a safe transit drop-off point ahead of the Silver Line Phase II opening. The NVTA is investing in projects like this one to take single occupancy vehicles off roadways by providing NoVA more transportation options. Learn more.
NVTA's Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve Observed: Friday, December 23rd (CLOSED)
Christmas Observed: Monday, December 26th (CLOSED)
New Year’s Day Observed: Monday, January 2nd (CLOSED)
Happy holidays!
Columbia Pike Multimodal Street Improvements Completion Ceremony
On November 14, NVTA joined Arlington County to celebrate the completion of the Columbia Pike Multimodal Street Improvements project to improve multimodal travel and increase transit efficiency in Arlington. Learn more about how this project provides a safer pedestrian and transit experience here.
Regional Transportation Leaders Break Ground on Army Navy Drive Project
Transportation officials broke ground on the second component of the Pentagon City Multimodal Connections project, known as the Army Navy Drive Complete Street project. This project will rebuild Army Navy Drive between South Joyce Street and 12th Street South, making it a complete street with enhanced bicycle, transit, environmental and pedestrian facilities. Learn more.
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NVTA Staff Telework Continues Until Further Notice
In order to continue taking COVID-19 precautions, NVTA staff telework will continue until further notice, with office staffing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Should you need to reach NVTA staff, please contact team members 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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