From Vision to Reality

Due to inclement weather conditions, the NVTA offices will be closed Wednesday, February 20.  However, staff is teleworking should you need assistance. Please feel free to contact staff members directly via email or on their mobile phones. You can also email TheAuthority@TheNOVAAuthority.org. Thank you!

The March 14, 2019 Authority Meeting is cancelled since there will be no new order of business to discuss. The next meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

NVTA In the News

NVTA Executive Director, Monica Backmon, talks with the New York Times about Amazon coming to NoVA and impacts on transportation in the region. Read here (subscription required).

4th Annual NoVA Transportation Roundtable - A Glimpse into the Future of Transportation

NVTA will be hosting its Fourth Annual Northern Virginia Transportation Roundtable on March 13, 2019, in partnership with ITS Virginia. The Roundtable will feature two panels consisting of transportation and technology experts. Disruptive technology is already here and changing the way we travel. Join us to discuss the mobility revolution. Register here (government rate available).

Forum on Economic Impacts of Transportation Investments

On February 6, 2019, the Authority and the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance co-hosted an event at the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors that brought experts in transportation, real estate, heavy construction and business together to discuss the economic benefits of the Authority's $3 billion in regional funding of transportation projects and how transportation factors into business decisions. Also discussed was the recent Authority study on the economic benefits of the Authority's multi-billion dollar funding of transportation projects aimed at tackling congestion across the region. An at-a-glance summary of the 2018 Economic Impact Study can be found here and a presentation on the economic impacts of the Authority-funded investments can be found here. You can also view the full event on the Authority's Facebook page (@TheNVTA). 

NVTA In the News

NVTA Executive Director, Monica Backmon, rides along with WUSA 9 transportation reporter, Pete Muntean, to chat about the "Amazon Effect" and impacts on transportation in the region. Watch here.

New NVTA Study Released

A new 2018 Economic Impact Study shows the economic impacts of Authority-funded transportation investments. The Study was conducted through a collaboration with NVTA staff and Richmond, VA-based Chmura Economics & Analytics, which utilized a nationally recognized economic modeling system that reduced the study’s cost while increasing transparency and reliability. Check out the full study here. 

Groundbreaking

New and expanded mobility services are one step closer to reality in western Prince William County following a January 23rd groundbreaking for a nearly $50M OmniRide facility in Manassas. View the release here.

NVTA Chair Reappointed to Position for Eleventh Consecutive Year

During NVTA's monthly business meeting held on Dec. 13th, Authority members unanimously voted to reappoint Hon. Martin E. Nohe as Authority Chairman for an unprecedented eleventh consecutive year. Additionally, Hon. Phyllis Randall was reappointed Vice Chair for the third year in a row. View the release here.

NVTA In the News

NVTA Executive Director, Monica Backmon, discusses preparation for more commuters in NoVa with new Amazon headquarters coming to the region. Watch here.

Ribbon Cutting

On December 5, VDOT, Loudoun County, NOVA Parks and NVTA celebrated at a ribbon cutting ceremony the completion of the reconstruction and widening of Belmont Ridge Road between Gloucester Parkway to Hay Road, tying into the Route 7/Belmont Ridge Road Interchange project. The result is relieving congestion for both commuters and school-related traffic and improving operation and safety in the corridor for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike.

Map Updates

Check out NVTA’s updated interactive Regional Transportation Projects Map, which has recently been updated to display all 95 projects funded with 70% regional funds in all four of the Authority’s funding programs to date. You can view it here.

Did You Know?

It is the one-year anniversary of the Authority's adoption of TransAction, the long range, multimodal transportation plan for NoVa! Check out the TransAction Technical Report providing deeper insights into the analytical work on which the Plan is based.

Did You Know?

The Authority adopted its inaugural SYP on June 14, 2018. The newly published FY2018-2023 SYP Report is truly transparent, as it outlines step-by-step, the methodology and process that led to the adoption of the first-of-its-kind program at NVTA. View the SYP Report here.