Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Adopts $776 million Funding Program, Advancing 21 Regional Transportation Projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VIENNA, VA, July 10, 2026 – The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) adopted the FY2026-2031 Six Year Program (SYP) on July 9, committing $776 million toward 21 multimodal transportation projects across Northern Virginia.

“This program represents a significant investment in Northern Virginia’s transportation future,” said Monica Backmon, CEO, NVTA. “By funding projects across all modes of travel, we are advancing solutions that reduce congestion and support the region’s continued growth and economic competitiveness.”

This significant investment will enhance all modes of transportation, including transit, roadway enhancements, technology, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and intersection/interchange improvements. Together, these projects will reduce congestion, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life for residents, workers and visitors throughout the region.

The adopted program is the result of a year-long evaluation process that included project application review, technical analysis, public engagement and committee consideration. Eight Northern Virginia jurisdictions submitted 27 project applications requesting a combined $1.265 billion in funding. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, all candidate projects are required to be included in TransAction, NVTA’s long-range transportation plan for Northern Virginia.

NVTA staff conducted a detailed evaluation of each project using a series of quantitative and qualitative measures. Next, NVTA opened a 45-day public comment period in April to gather community feedback on the projects under consideration, receiving 702 comments from the public.

Funding availability for the FY2026-2031 SYP was determined in June 2026 following the Authority’s unanimous adoption of the Regional Revenue Fund FY2030/31 Pay-As-You-Go (PayGo) funding amount of $776 million. The PayGo amount is determined through NVTA’s established 14-step revenue forecasting methodology, which calculates available funding based on projected regional revenues and financial obligations.

Based on project evaluations, public input, and available funding, NVTA staff developed funding recommendations that were presented to the Authority’s committees for review in June. Following committee endorsement, the recommended projects advanced to the Authority for final consideration and adoption.

“The adoption of this funding program reflects our commitment to investing in a stronger transportation network - one that improves quality of life for Northern Virginians,” said Phyllis J. Randall, Chair of NVTA and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. “Our goal is for all NVTA-funded projects to help keep Northern Virginia connected, competitive and resilient for years to come.”

NVTA’s adopted funding programs exemplify the leadership and dedication regionally to reducing traffic congestion. The adoption of this funding program marks a major milestone as the eighth in NVTA’s history. Combined, NVTA has committed nearly $4.5 billion toward advancing 153 projects through regional revenue funding.

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The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is a regional transportation organization committed to planning, prioritizing and funding multimodal projects that reduce congestion and enhance connectivity. NVTA develops Northern Virginia’s long-range transportation plan and invests in projects that improve mobility and provide travel options. NVTA has invested more than $5.8 billion toward advancing 400+ multimodal transportation projects across the region. Visit thenovaauthority.org to learn more.

Contact: Abigail Hillerich, Communications, NVTA / ahillerich@thenovaauthority.org / 571-585-3465