THE AUTHORITY
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is a regional body that is focused on delivering real transportation solutions and value for Northern Virginia’s transportation dollars by bringing Northern Virginia jurisdictions and agencies together to prioritize projects and implement solutions.
What's New?
Call for Projects
We're excited to kick off July with an official Call for Regional Transportation Projects for FY2024 and FY 2025 regional revenue consideration as part of the Six Year Program Update! By this time next year, we expect to allocate at least $400 million towards projects across the NoVA region when the Six Year Program Update is adopted in June 2020. Please check out additional details in the first of a series of short videos that will keep you informed about the Six Year Program Update review process, each step of the way.
NVTA In the News
On July 14, 2019, the Washington Post (Sunday Edition) published an article about I-66 Outside the Beltway work advancements and other smaller projects along the corridor. NVTA had made project funding recommendations for the $500 million concessionaire payment. NVTA Executive Director, Monica Backmon, is quoted in the piece found here.
Did You Know?
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Meeting Cancellation
The Finance Committee has cancelled its meetings previously scheduled for June - August 2019. The Finance Committee will reconvene on September 19, 2019 at 1 p.m.
Now Hiring a Regional Transportation Planner
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Groundbreaking
On June 13, 2019, NVTA co-hosted a groundbreaking event with Fairfax County and VDOT, celebrating the start of the Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) improvements project in the Tysons corridor. Learn more here.
NVTA In the News
On June 13, 2019, NVTA, VDOT and Fairfax County co-hosted a groundbreaking event celebrating the start of Route 7 improvements in the Tysons corridor. On June 16, 2019, The Washington Post (Sunday Edition) published an article about the widening project that aims to deliver some relief for commuters, and offer safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians alike. The full story can be read here.
Ribbon-Cutting
On May 20, 2019, NVTA co-hosted a ribbon-cutting event with the City of Fairfax and VDOT, celebrating the completion of the Northfax intersection project and drainage improvements. Learn more here.
Open House and Listening Session
On May 13, 2019, NVTA joined the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB), Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) to host a Joint Northern Virginia Transportation Spring Meeting at the VDOT NoVA District location in Fairfax. The public was invited to learn more about and provide feedback on the evaluation and selection criteria for funding transportation projects across the region. Learn more.
NVTA In the News
On March 13, 2019, NVTA, in partnership with ITSVA, hosted the 4th Annual Northern Virginia Transportation Roundtable. Both WAMU and WTOP covered event discussions. Read the WAMU story about cars communicating with traffic signals here and the WTOP story about self-driving shuttles coming to NoVA, 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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July 18, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Public Feedback on Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Study |
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July 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Public Feedback on Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Study |
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July 25, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Public Feedback on Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Study |
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