News Release Archive
2023
12/12/2023 – NVTC makes recommendations for Metro as agency braces for potential cuts without new funding
12/05/2023 – NVTC to make recommendations for Metro on cost growth, financial accountability, structural funding deficit
11/29/2023 – Metro, Virginia Railway Express, OmniRide leaders to discuss issues facing public transit in Northern Virginia
10/31/2023 – NVTC to review recommendations for Metro
10/12/2023 – New online tool shows growth and financial return of Northern Virginia public transit
10/06/2023 – NVTC’s Commuter Choice Program marks trio of milestones
10/03/2023 – NVTC to accept Commuter Choice annual report, Open call for projects For I-66
09/26/2023 – NVTC statement on Metro Financial Update
09/05/2023 – NVTC to accept Falls Church BRT technical study
08/24/2023 – Revolutionizing Northern Virginia’s buses: NVTC report identifies strategies to enhance bus speed and reliability
07/05/2023 – NVTC to welcome Metro GM/CEO Randy Clarke [corrects link]
06/21/2023 – Commonwealth Transportation Board approves 13 projects to ease traffic congestion in Northern Virginia
06/01/2023 – Northern Virginia’s transit network generates $1.5 billion in annual revenue for Virginia, study finds
05/30/2023 – NVTC to learn how Northern Virginia’s transit network creates jobs, boosts revenue and improves commutes
05/02/2023 – NVTC to review projects designed to reduce I-395/95 traffic congestion
02/28/2023 – NVTC to consider response to Metro’s proposed budget
01/31/2023 – NVTC to review applications for I-395/95 Commuter Choice funding
01/03/2023 – Fairfax County’s Dalia Palchik to lead NVTC for 2023
2022
12/15/2022 – NVTC launches innovative transit data dashboard
12/13/2022 – NVTC report calls on Metro to restore customer confidence
11/29/2022 – Commissioners to adopt strategies for Metro
11/01/2022 – Commissioners to launch call for congestion-relief projects for I-395/95
10/10/2022 – NVTC hosts Community Chat on planned Route 7 Bus Rapid Transit System
10/07/2022 – NVTC’s Commuter Choice program eliminated 3.5 million single occupancy vehicle trips over 5 years
10/04/2022 – Commissioners to review 5 years of traffic congestion relief efforts
08/30/2022 – Commissioners to welcome New Metro GM/CEO Randy Clarke
07/05/2022 – Commission to review travel options available while construction closes Northern Virginia Metro stations
06/02/2022 – NVTC approves seven projects for I-66 corridor to provide 4,000 daily trips and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 84%
05/31/2022 – Commission to approve I-66 projects that save fuel, reduce greenhouse gases
05/06/2022 – NVTC urges Metro to prioritize Rosslyn tunnel capacity fix
05/03/2022 – Commission to review projects designed to ease I-66 Corridor commutes
04/19/2022 – NVTC WMATA Committee to review bus priority, Metro funding in Virginia
04/01/2022 – NVTC & diverse coalition warn gas tax suspension will harm transportation in Virginia
03/01/2022 – Commission to welcome Metro GM/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld
02/22/2022 – NVTC urges replacement of state transportation funding
02/16/2022 – NVTC encourages Metro to reduce future budget gap
01/04/2022 – Commission to swear in first Latino Chair, Latina Vice Chair
2017-2021

12.14.2021 Recommendations for Metro as the agency recovers from the pandemic
10.20.2021 Commonwealth Transportation Board approves Commuter Choice projects for I-66 corridor
09.02.2021 NVTC examines benefits and challenges of zero and reduced fares for public transit
06.29.2021 Commissioners to review zero and reduced-fare transit
06.01.2021 Commissioners to vote on projects to move more people through the I-395/95 corridor
03.16.2021 NVTC urges Metro to provide dependable, sufficient service
02.02.2021 Commissioners to get first look at congestion relief proposals for I-395/95
01.08.2021 NVTC Supports enhanced and connected train and bus fare collection
12.11.2020 NVTC Report Presses WMATA to Encourage People to Ride Metrorail and Metrobus
12.10.2020 State Board Approves $3.8 Million Program of Projects to Improve Commutes on the I-66 Corridor
11.30.2020 Learn About Agency Projects, Initiatives at Northern Virginia Joint Transportation Meeting Dec. 8
11.10.2020 NVTC Report: Virginia’s Cap on Metro’s Budget a “Useful Tool”
11.02.2020 NVTC Commission Meeting to Feature Two Major Reports on Metro
09.29.2020 NVTC Virtual Commission Meeting Alert
09.03.2020 NVTC Remembers Founding Commissioner Joseph Alexander
09.01.2020 NVTC Virtual Commission Meeting Alert
06.30.2020 NVTC to Consider Restarting Commuter Choice Project Approvals
06.05.2020 NVTC Commissioners Hold Moment of Reflection for Racial Justice Demonstrations
06.02.2020 NVTC June Virtual Commission Meeting Alert
05.05.2020 NVTC May Virtual Commission Meeting Alert
03.27.2020 NVTC Commends Congress for Supporting Public Transit
03.26.2020 NVTC April Meeting Canceled Due to Covid-19
03.19.2020 NVTC Asks Virginia’s Members of Congress to Aid Public Transit
03.18.2020 NVTC Asks Congress for Emergency Assistance for Public Transit Agencies
03.08.2020 NVTC Applauds General Assembly Passage of Transportation Bill
03.06.2020 NVTC Elevates Loudoun’s Letourneau to Principle Director of the WMATA Board
03.03.2020 March 2020 meeting release
03.02.2020 NVTC sends Additional Comments on WMATA’s Proposed Budget
01.01.2020 Commission Meeting Alert
12.02.2019 Commission Meeting Alert
11.13.2019 Commission Meeting Alert
10.01.2019 Commission Meeting Alert
10.01.2019 CTB Approves $18.9 Million in Transit and Multimodal Projects to Improve Commutes along the I-395/95 Corridor|
09.12.2019 Northern Virginia Transit Systems Roll Out “#NovaRides”
07.11.2019 NVTC to Kick-Off I-395/95 Commuter Choice Public Comment Period in August
06.26.2019 Virginia’s Paul Smedberg Elected WMATA Board Chair
06.19.2019 CTB Approves $20 Million NVTC Package to Improve Commutes in the I-66 Corridor
06.7.2019 NVTC Requests Results of Recent Ethics Investigation
01.17.2019 Eight NOVA Transit Projects Up for Smart Scale Funding
01.17.2019 NVTC Commends Virginia’s Advancement of Operating Funds to Transit Agencies During Federal Shutdown
01.07.2019 NVTC Swears In Two Alexandria Commissioners
01.07.2019 NVTC Elects New Alternate Director to WMATA Board
01.03.2019 NVTC Elects 2019 Officers
12.13.2018 NVTC Executive Director Kate Mattice Recognized for Collaborative Leadership
12.11.2018 NVTC Asks D.C. Mayor & Council toConsider Effect of Fare Evasion Decriminalization on Region
12.10.2018 Amazon HQ2 & Dedicated Transit Funding Are Focus of NVTC/PRTC Annual Legislative Meeting
11.01.2018 NVTC Releases Report on the Performance & Condition of WMATA
11.01.2018 NVTC to Fund $20 Million in I-66 Commuter Choice Projects
6.22.2018 NVTC Appoints Arlington County Board Member As WMATA Board Principal
6.20.2018 CTB Endorses NVTC’s $12 Million Slate of Projects to Improve Commutes in the I-66 Corridor
5.03.2018- NVTC Approves $12 million to Improve Commutes in the I-66 Corridor
5.01.2018- NVTC Urges Fair & Equitable Process for Awarding of State Transit Funds
3.10.2018- NVTC Applauds Passage of Metro/VRE Funding Bill
2.22.2018- NVTC Invites Comment on I-66 Commuter Choice Funding Applications 
1.05.2018- NVTC Elects New Officers
12/07/17 NVTC Calls for Continued Cooperation Within Virginia on WMATA Reform
10/17/17 I-66 Commuter Choice Project Applications Due Dec. 22
09/07/17 NVTC Adopts Principles for WMATA Reform
09/05/17 Metrorail & Virginia Railway Express Boost State Revenues by $600 Million
06/01/17 NVTC Endorses Intent of WMATA Reform Proposals
05/03/17 NVTC Urges Commonwealth Transportation Board to Support Sustainable Funding for Transit
01/09/17 NVTC Elects New Officers, Welcomes New Commissioner
12/01/16 NVTC Urges Establishment of Metro Safety Commission

2012-2016

12/01/16 NVTC Urges Establishment of Metro Safety Commission
11/11/16 NVTC Sends Additional Letter to WMATA Regarding Metrorail Service Hour Changes.
11/3/16 Kate Mattice Named NVTC Executive Director
10/24/16 Loudoun County, NVTC and VDOT To Mark Construction of First Transform 66 Multimodal Project
10/12/16 NVTC Sends Letter to WMATA Regarding Metrorails Post-SafeTrack Hours of Operation
7/28/16 I-66 Multimodal Projects Receive Commonwealth Transportation Board’s Support
6/2/16 NVTC Endorses 10 Transform 66 Multimodal Applications for Funding
5/31/16 Public Meetings on Bus Rapid Transit for Route 7 Scheduled for June
5/13/16 NVTC Executive Director to Step Down
5/12/16 NVTC to Hold May 18 Open House and Public Hearing on Multimodal Applications
5/1/16 Agenda Highlights for May 2016 NVTC Meeting
4/26/16 June Public Meetings Set on Bus Rapid Transit for Route 7
4/20/16 NVTC Adds Open House/Public Hearing at Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station on I-66 Multimodal Component Funding Applications
4/7/16 Bus Rapid Transit Proposed for Route 7
4/4/16 Agenda Highlights for April 2016 NVTC Meeting
4/1/16 NVTC Invites Public Comment on I-66 Multimodal Component Funding Applications
3/3/16 NVTC Prepares to Select Projects for New Transit in I-66 Corridor; Commits to Work with Commonwealth on I-395
2/29/16 Agenda Highlights for March 2016 NVTC Meeting
2/12/16 Research, Case Profiles, Roundtable/Panel Discussions Make Business Case for Transit-NVTC Releases Compilation of Transit Means Business Data and Stories
2/10/16 Statement by NVTC Vice Chairman Jeff McKay On Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe’s I-66 Compromise
2/08/16 Agenda Highlights for February 2016 NVTC/PRTC Meeting
1/08/16 NVTC Recommends Improvements to Restore Public Confidence in Metro
1/4/16 Agenda Highlights for January 2016 NVTC Meeting
12/18/15 Statement of the NVTC Chairman on Restoration of Transit Benefit
12/10/15 NVTC Invites Public to Share Priorities about Metro NVTC Regional Forums to Inform New WMATA GM/CEO
12/09/2015 Statement of the NVTC Chairman Pertaining to the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s Action on I-66
12/03/2015 NVTC Votes to Define Use of I-66 Toll Revenues
12/02/15 Agenda Highlights for December 2015 NVTC Meeting
11/05/15 WMATA Safety Improvements Depend on Joint Action and Dependable Funding
11/04/15 Agenda Highlights for November 2015 NVTC Meeting
11/02/15 Transit Options for Route 7 Are Focus of November Public Meetings
10/23/15 NVTC to Share Ridership & Cost Data for New Route 7 Transit at Public Meetings
9/09/15 Transit Funding Key to Economic Growth
9/09/15 NVTC Calls for Surface Transportation Legislation that Supports Bus & Rail
5/08/15 Transit Means Jobs in Northern Virginia
4/28/15 NVTC Chair Makes the Economic Case for Increased Transit Funding in NOVA — Read the testimony.
4/27/15 Transit Means Business: Virginia Leaders to Examine Transit’s Influence on Economic Vitality
4/17/15 NVTC Launches Envision Route 7
2/25/15 Chairman David Snyder on Retirement of Delegate Thomas Davis Rust
10/14/14 Chairman Paul Smedberg to Testify at CTB Hearing this Week: Transit is an Economy Builder and Job Creator in Northern Virginia
9/10/14 NVTC Celebrates 50 Years of Transit Innovation with Transportation Leaders
9/03/14 NVTC Confirms Special Guests Including US Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez at its 50th Anniversary Celebration
9/02/14 50th Anniversary Honors Accomplishments of Transportation Leaders and Innovators
4/03/13 Kelley Coyner to Lead NVTC
3/07/13 NVTC Hires New Executive Director
1/04/13 NVTC Elects New Officers
12/26/12 NVTC Executive Director Retires
1/06/12 NVTC Appoints New Officers

2006-2008

11/13/08 Northern Virginia Transit and Ridesharing Match Single-Occupant Vehicles In Morning Commutes on I-95 Outside the Beltway
3/07/08 NVTC Joins with the Authority (NVTA) –Urges Immediate Funding of Transportation to Avoid Devastating Impact on Mobility and Economic Vitality of the Region
1/16/08 NVTC Appoints New Officers, VRE and Metro Board Representatives for 2008
12/13/07 NVTC Releases New Transit Ridership Results for FY 2007
9/10/07 Many More People Commuting Along I-395/Route 1 Corridor Inside the Beltway Are Using HOV and Transit Than Driving Alone
5/30/07 NVTC Asks Weather Forecasters and Media to Remind Viewers, Listeners and Readers About the Free Ride Program
5/04/07 NVTC Launches New Outreach Effort to Inform Northern Virginians About Air Quality and Promote Bus Ridership
3/26/07 NVTC Chairman Snyder Sends Letter of Support on Transportation Amendments to Governor Kaine
3/06/07 Annual Transit Ridership in Northern Virginia Up 17 Percent Since FY 2002
01/29/07 NVTC to Offer Transit Coaching to Seniors
11/28/06 Northern Virginia Transit Schedules In The Palm Of Your Hand Right When You Need Them The Most!
10/23/06 NVTC Chairman, Gerry Connolly, Earns 2006 Local Distinguished Service Award From The American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
10/12/06 More People Commuting Along I-66 Corridor Inside the Beltway Are Using HOV And Transit Than Driving Alone
8/1/06 Forecast Code Red Bad Air Day Means Free Bus Rides on All Northern Virginia Routes
7/18/06 Forecast Code Red Bad Air Day Means Free Bus Rides on All Northern Virginia Routes
4/7/06 Northern Virginia Regional Partners Gather to Show Support for Dedicated Funding for Metro
3/7/06 NVTC Completes Study of Senior Transportation Needs and Recommends Legislative Action
2/13/2006 Northern Virginia Leaders Gathered Last Week in Richmond to Show Support for Dedicated Funding for Metro
1/26/06 Governor Kaine and the Commonwealth heard Northern Virginians Loud and Clear
1/11/06 NVTC to Hold Next Meeting in Richmond to Make the Case for Increased Funding for Transportation

2001-2005

11/1/05 Transit Ridership Soars to Over 128 Million Annual Passenger Trips in Northern Virginia for FY2005
4/19/05 NVTC Encourages Author to ‘Go Back to the Drawing Board’ for Realistic Solutions to our Region’s Traffic congestion Problems
3/01/05 NVTC to Study Transportation Needs of Northern Virginia’s Seniors
2/8/05 NVTC Votes to Support Blue Ribbon Panel Recommendations; NVTC Two Percent Gas Tax Increase Passes Senate (SB1099)
1/11/05 NVTC Endorses Blue Ribbon Panel Report on Metro Funding
1/4/05 NVTC Invites Northern Virginians to Attend Public Hearing – Public Comments on NVTC’s 2005 Work Plan to be Heard and New Officers to be Elected
2/26/04 NVTC Reports Annual Public Transit Ridership in Northern Virginia is up by Nearly 4.5 Million Trips
2/12/04 NVTC and The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Seek New Chief Executive Officer for Virginia Railway Express
1/21/04 NVTC Welcomes New Commissioners; Elects New Officers & Board Representatives for 2004
8/5/03 NVTC Issues Media Release Concerning Downloadable Electronic Transit Schedules
1/3/03 NVTC Calls on the Virginia General Assembly to Make Transit a Higher Priority
1/3/03 NVTC Elects New Officers and Approves Work Program for 2003
10/4/02 NVTC Endorses Transportation Referendum
8/13/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
8/12/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
7/3/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
7/1/02Transit is an Essential Part of the Equation NVTC Compiles a Transit Funding Resource Guide
6/29/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/27/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/25/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/24/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/11/02 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/10/02 U.S. Census Media Release
10/15/01 Comprehensive Annual Transportation Update Now Available
10/12/01 Play Tourist with Free Fares on Northern Virginia’s Transit Systems
9/28/01 NVTC Releases On-Board Bus Survey
9/26/01 Comprehensive Transit Resource Guide Now Available
8/7/01 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/28/01 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/27/01 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/26/01 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/1/01 Virginia Transit Association (VTA) Conference Set for June 6-8 in Springfield
5/1/01 Free Bus Rides to Combat 7th Worst Air Quality in Nation
3/5/01 Route 1 Corridor Bus Study Draft Presented to the Public
1/8/01 NVTC Elects Officers and Adopts Comprehensive Workprogram for 2002
1/4/01 NVTC Urges Full Budgetary Support for N. Virginia Transit

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