The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance is a non-profit, business/citizen coalition focused solely on promoting the best transportation solutions.
McLean, VA
Joined October 2010
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#HappeningNow NVTA CEO Monica Backmon joins Stephen Birch @VaDOT and Tim Smith @MDOTNews for a moderated discussion on regional #transportation needs. @NVAlliance
A new @GMU_CRA study shows the @oplanesmd project will generate 43,400 jobs; $3.3 billion in salaries, wages & benefits; $12.5 billion in economic activity; & $350 million in state and local taxes during construction. A major win for the region's economy. cra.gmu.edu/2022/04/04/preli…
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In a @washingtonpost op-ed, Sec. Greg Slater discusses a regional approach to the transportation network. “Thinking & acting with unity, we can create a transportation network to serve & connect people and businesses across the region...” wapo.st/3znk4BF #MDOTdelivers
A MAJORITY of the MoCo Council supports adding the Maryland HOT Lanes project back in at tomorrow's TPB meeting due to MDOT's renewed transit commitment & regional benefits. This is a major victory for DC area residents. @AdamTuss @Bruce_DePuyt @shaverk www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/…
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Great article in the RTD from @NVTAuthority Chair @PRandallcares and Vice-Chair Dave Snyder about the importance of technology to our transportation future. richmond.com/opinion/columni…
"As we plan strategically for the future of mobility and invest in an infrastructure that can support new technologies — while embracing the values of safety, equity and sustainability — it is critical we address congestion reduction, accessibility to jobs,
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Momentum is building to fix our region's worst bottleneck - the American Legion Bridge. The Alliance is proud to join a diverse coalition of 62 regional organizations supporting this important multimodal project. nvta.org/2021/05/diverse-coa…
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Including $300 million for transit improvements and free trips for HOV - a big reason why the I-95 Express Lanes move more than twice as many people per lane as the regular lanes during the morning rush hour.
BREAKING: Maryland selects Australian firms Transurban and Macquarie to develop toll lanes for Beltway, I-270 washingtonpost.com/local/tra…
$145 million upfront = no net cost to MD taxpayers
Also, +$300 million commitment to transit improvements,
-$1.7 billion in MD maintenance cost for ALB/495/270, and
+$3 billion in private investment = major windfall for MDOT and MD economy
New post: MDOT Chooses Transurban for I-495/I-270 Project marylandmatters.org/2021/02/…
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.@Transurban has done an exceptional job in Virginia and is making a major commitment of up to $300 million for transit investments in the corridor.
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Great comments from Secretary Slater highlighting new developments for this important project:
1.) $300 million for transit
2.) Free travel for HOV and transit
3.) New bike and pedestrian improvements
nvta.org/2021/02/mdot-select…
Maryland’s Transportation Secretary Greg Slater also joined us to talk about the project @nbcwashington
This $3.7 billion private investment is a major victory for our region’s multimodal transportation system and a critical step forward to expanding our HOT Lanes network as envisioned by the DC area’s Transportation Planning Board nvta.org/2021/02/mdot-select…
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Join us for tonight's monthly Authority Mtg, with our friends from the Town of Hillsboro in @LoudounCoGovt presenting on the @ReThink9VA project-in-review. The Authority will also be discussing NVTA's 5-Yr Strategic Plan Update. Tune in live! thenovaauthority.org/meeting… #NoVA
The Alliance is proud to add @GreenwayRt267 CEO Renee Hamilton, @GWBoardofTrade's Daniel Flores, and @LuckStone's Charlie Windle to our Board of Directors. They each provide extensive and unique experience working on transportation issues in the DC area insidenova.com/news/business…
#495NEXT is a critical part of the DC area's Express Lanes Network, which is endorsed by the region's Transportation Planning Board. The Alliance is proud to join these organizations and many others in support of this important multimodal project - nvta.org/2021/01/nova-transp…
We were proud to partner with @TysonsChamber @McLeanChamber @ArlVAChamber @TheChamberALX @SGFChamber @RestonChamber @MountVernonCofC @pwchamber in showing support for the 495 Northern Extension Project. Read the entire release here: ow.ly/pKlV50DvwKT
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Thank you @MobilityLabTeam for a great analysis of the costs and benefits of eliminating transit fairs vs targeted TDM programs.
The evidence that eliminating fares leads to greater ridership and a more equitable transit system is mixed. Research indicates that eliminating fares can increase ridership, but the devil is in the details. We look at the pros and cons in a COVID-19 world mobilitylab.org/2020/10/29/w…
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Requiring HOV-3 would create a seamless connection between VA & MD Express Lanes while encourage more carpooling and slugging on I-270 & I-495. TY @MDOTNews #MarylandTrafficReliefPlan washingtonpost.com/transport…
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#TransformingTransit has transformed our morning! Great conversation with panelists Monica Backmon @NVTAuthority, Jennifer Mitchell @VirginiaDRPT, Andrei Greenawalt with Via, Regina Sullivan @wmata and @McCartneyWP
Jennifer Mitchell, @VirginiaDRPT discussing the importance of long-term transportation funding at #TransformingTransit
