π· THIS WEEK! π·
It's your last chance to register for NVTA's annual State of the Region's Transportation Network event on Wednesday, October 28.
Following the theme of Mobility, Growth & Quality of Life, our signature event will share travel trends, survey findings, and updates on our investments and economic impact as well as a panel discussion moderated by NVTA CEO Monica Backmon. πππ
Learn more and register NOW!πtinyurl.com/NVTASORT2026
ποΈ October 28
π 8:30-10:30 a.m.
πNVTA Office, 2600 Park Tower Dr., Suite 601, Vienna, VA
NVTA proudly joined the City of Falls Church to cut the ribbon on the West Falls Church and Joint Campus Revitalization District Multimodal Transportation Project! βοΈπ
NVTA contributed more than $15 million to make major improvements to Route 7/Leesburg Pike and Haycock Road.
CEO Monica Backmon was excited to join Authority member David Snyder, Councilmember, Falls Church, as well as Letty Hardi, Mayor, Falls Church, and several project partners to celebrate the project's official opening!
Learn more about the project: novagateway.org/Dashboard/Ovβ¦
π· NVTA's signature event is ONE WEEK AWAY! π·
Join us on Wednesday, October 28 for the State of the Region's Transportation Network.
This year's theme is Mobility, Growth & Quality of Life. We'll be sharing travel trends, survey findings, and updates on our investments and economic impact.
Learn more and register NOW! π tinyurl.com/NVTASORT2026
ποΈ October 28
π 8:30-10:30 a.m.
π NVTA Office, 2600 Park Tower Dr., Suite 601, Vienna, VA
Another NVTA-funded project, officially open. βοΈ We were excited to join @FallsChurchGov to celebrate the completion of the West Falls Church and Joint Campus Revitalization District Multimodal Transportation Project. We proudly invested $15.7 million to bring this project to fruition. π
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board needs your help!
βοΈπ²If you receive a Regional Travel Survey in the mail, complete it and receive up to $10 per household member. Your input will help shape better roads, transit, sidewalks and bike lanes in the DMV for the next 20 years.
ποΈΒ You are also encouraged to apply serve on TPB's Community Advisory Committee. It's a great way to learn, connect and provide input to decisionmakers in the DMV.
Apply now: bit.ly/3VkLqsr
Important notice from @vapassengerrail on the upcoming Pause for Progress rail disruption between Alexandria and Washington, DC:
ποΈ When: October 16β26
π Impact: Reduced service, cancellations, route adjustments, and alternative bus connections for Amtrak; modified schedules for VRE.
π‘ The Goal: Modern infrastructure for safer, more reliable travel long-term.
Give yourself extra time and review your modified options ahead of time. Visit Amtrak.com/virginia and vre.org for full details.
Join NVTA for our annual State of the Region's Transportation Network event on October 28, featuring a panel discussion on the State of Regional Growth and Movement.
Panelists:
πΉ Stephanie Landrum, President and CEO, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
πΉ Anna Nissinen, Chief Economic Development Officer and Director, Arlington Economic Development
πΉ Christina Winn, Executive Director, Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Event Details:
ποΈ October 28
π NVTA Office, 2600 Park Tower Dr., Suite 601, Vienna, VA
π 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Registration and More Info:
π tinyurl.com/NVTASORT2026
π· JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY! π·
Join NVTA for our annual State of the Region's Transportation Network event on Wednesday, October 28. This year's theme is Mobility, Growth & Quality of Life. πππ
We'll be sharing travel trends, survey findings, and updates on our investments and economic impact. The program will also feature a panel discussion moderated by NVTA CEO Monica Backmon.
Learn more and register NOW! π tinyurl.com/NVTASORT2026
ποΈ October 28
πNVTA Office, 2600 Park Tower Dr., Suite 601, Vienna, VA
π 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Congratulations to NVTA CEO Monica Backmon on being named a Women Who Mean Business honoree by the @WBJonline! π Ms. Backmon joins 25 female executives across the Greater Washington area recognized for their leadership and contributions to the region.
β¬οΈ Read Ms. Backmonβs feature below!
Northern Virginia's Transportation Authority retweeted
#Loudoun County invites members of the community interested in the Cascades Parkway β Victoria Station Drive/Loudoun Park Lane to Nokes Boulevard/Potomac View Road project to attend a design public hearing 10/26/26 at Park View High School, Sterling. More: bit.ly/4yL2FBS
Northern Virginia's Transportation Authority retweeted
We cut the ribbon today on the Rt 29 Widening project in Fairfax! Project completion is expected later this fall π₯³
More info: vdot.virginia.gov/news-eventβ¦
π£οΈ We are removing bottlenecks and reducing congestion on Route 29 in Fairfax County!
π $15 million of NVTA Local Funds were used to help expand a 1.5-mile stretch from four to six lanes, benefiting 29,000 drivers per day.
Thank you to all our project partners who helped get this expansion across the finish line!
π Learn more about the project: tinyurl.com/vrpfybuk
The ribbon has been πβοΈ cut for the Route 29 Widening Project! Weβre proud to stand by our partners to celebrate this significant milestone. π @VaDOTNOVA @fairfaxcounty
Registration is open for our annual State of the Region's Transportation Network event! πππ
Following the theme of Mobility, Growth & Quality of Life, we'll be sharing travel trends, survey findings, and updates on our investments and economic impact. The program will also feature a panel discussion moderated by NVTA CEO Monica Backmon.
Learn more and register here π tinyurl.com/NVTASORT2026
ποΈ October 28
πNVTA Office, 2600 Park Tower Dr., Suite 601, Vienna, VA
π 8:30-10:30 a.m.
π Northern Virginiaβs BRT network is taking shape!
NVTAβs Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action Plan outlines 28 routes to expand connectivity across Northern Virginia and beyond. The plan provides a vision for a high-capacity BRT system designed to meet regional mobility needs and help reduce congestion.
Five routes are currently funded, bringing this regional vision closer to reality.
πΊοΈ Explore the BRT Action Plan StoryMap to learn more π tinyurl.com/mpbhnyas
Join us for our annual State of the Region's Transportation Network event! πππ
This year's theme is Mobility, Growth & Quality of Life. We'll share travel trends, survey findings, and updates on our investments & economic impact. The program will also feature a panel discussion, The State of Regional Growth & Movement, moderated by NVTA CEO Monica Backmon.
Registration is open, and there is no cost to attend: tinyurl.com/m6smfyta
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October 28
π NVTA Office, 2600 Park Tower Dr., Suite 601, Vienna, VA
β° 8:30 a.m. light breakfast & networking | 9:00-10:30 a.m. program
How do we keep Northern Virginia moving as the region continues to grow? πππΆββοΈ
NVTA CEO Monica Backmon recently joined @axios to discuss the future of transportation and mobility. Ms. Backmon highlighted the importance of taking a community-focused approach. From Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to other transportation improvements, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Watch the full conversation and learn more!π tinyurl.com/yydufan5
.@NVTAuthority CEO Monica Backmon talks to @JoannMuller about efforts to integrate AI in transportation planning to reduce traffic incidents.
βFrom my standpoint we really would like to use AI to help improve safety.β
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