News Release Archive 2001-2025
12/11/2025 NVTC-PRTC-VRE Legislative Forum to focus on long-term sustainable funding for public transit
12/05/2025 NVTC’s Annual Report on Metro outlines support for long-term funding, makes additional recommendations
12/03/2025 NVTC Executive Director Kate Mattice named Woman of the Year
12/02/2025 NVTC to approve annual report on Metro, legislative agenda, addressing long-term funding needs
11/14/2025 NVTC endorses bold recommendations to stabilize funding for public transit
11/04/2025 NVTC to discuss future public transit funding solutions
10/09/2025 Open house to showcase potential benefits of future Route 7 bus rapid transit
09/02/2025 NVTC to celebrate record transit ridership, begin process to award $100 million
07/18/2025 NVTC Responds to DMV Moves with Northern Virginia’s Priorities
07/16/2025 NVTC to Respond to DMV Moves, Approve VRE’s System Plan 2050
06/24/2025 CTB approves $39.5 million in traffic relief projects for Northern Virginia
06/03/2025 NVTC to respond to DMV Moves, appoint Metro board chair
04/29/2025 NVTC to welcome Metro GM/CEO and Board Chair
04/01/2025 NVTC to review progress toward long-term funding for region’s public transit
03/04/2025 NVTC to approve Manassas line agreement for VRE
01/17/2025 NVTC adopts principles for funding public transit
01/14/2025 NVTC to welcome new chair and commissioner
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 to Consider 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
06/22/2018 NVTC Appoints Arlington County Board Member As WMATA Board Principal
06/20/2018 CTB Endorses NVTC’s $12 Million Slate of Projects to Improve Commutes in the I-66 Corridor
05/03/2018 NVTC Approves $12 million to Improve Commutes in the I-66 Corridor
05/01/2018 NVTC Urges Fair & Equitable Process for Awarding of State Transit Funds
03/10/2018 NVTC Applauds Passage of Metro/VRE Funding Bill
02/22/2018 NVTC Invites Comment on I-66 Commuter Choice Funding Applications
01/05/2018 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
12/01/2016 NVTC Urges Establishment of Metro Safety Commission
11/11/2016 NVTC Sends Additional Letter to WMATA Regarding Metrorail Service Hour Changes.
11/3/2016 Kate Mattice Named NVTC Executive Director
10/24/2016 Loudoun County, NVTC and VDOT To Mark Construction of First Transform 66 Multimodal Project
10/12/2016 NVTC Sends Letter to WMATA Regarding Metrorails Post-SafeTrack Hours of Operation
7/28/2016 I-66 Multimodal Projects Receive Commonwealth Transportation Board’s Support
6/2/2016 NVTC Endorses 10 Transform 66 Multimodal Applications for Funding
5/31/2016 Public Meetings on Bus Rapid Transit for Route 7 Scheduled for June
5/13/2016 NVTC Executive Director to Step Down
5/12/2016 NVTC to Hold May 18 Open House and Public Hearing on Multimodal Applications
5/1/2016 Agenda Highlights for May 2016 NVTC Meeting
4/26/2016 June Public Meetings Set on Bus Rapid Transit for Route 7
4/20/2016 NVTC Adds Open House/Public Hearing at Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station on I-66 Multimodal Component Funding Applications
4/7/2016 Bus Rapid Transit Proposed for Route 7
4/4/2016 Agenda Highlights for April 2016 NVTC Meeting
4/1/2016 NVTC Invites Public Comment on I-66 Multimodal Component Funding Applications
3/3/2016 NVTC Prepares to Select Projects for New Transit in I-66 Corridor; Commits to Work with Commonwealth on I-395
2/29/2016 Agenda Highlights for March 2016 NVTC Meeting
2/12/2016 Research, Case Profiles, Roundtable/Panel Discussions Make Business Case for Transit-NVTC Releases Compilation of Transit Means Business Data and Stories
2/10/2016 Statement by NVTC Vice Chairman Jeff McKay On Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe’s I-66 Compromise
2/08/2016 Agenda Highlights for February 2016 NVTC/PRTC Meeting
1/08/2016 NVTC Recommends Improvements to Restore Public Confidence in Metro
1/4/2016 Agenda Highlights for January 2016 NVTC Meeting
12/18/2015 Statement of the NVTC Chairman on Restoration of Transit Benefit
12/10/2015 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
12/02/2015 Agenda Highlights for December 2015 NVTC Meeting
11/05/2015 WMATA Safety Improvements Depend on Joint Action and Dependable Funding
11/04/2015 Agenda Highlights for November 2015 NVTC Meeting
11/02/2015 Transit Options for Route 7 Are Focus of November Public Meetings
10/23/2015 NVTC to Share Ridership & Cost Data for New Route 7 Transit at Public Meetings
9/09/2015 Transit Funding Key to Economic Growth
9/09/2015 NVTC Calls for Surface Transportation Legislation that Supports Bus & Rail
5/08/2015 Transit Means Jobs in Northern Virginia
4/28/2015 NVTC Chair Makes the Economic Case for Increased Transit Funding in NOVA — Read the testimony.
4/27/2015 Transit Means Business: Virginia Leaders to Examine Transit’s Influence on Economic Vitality
4/17/2015 NVTC Launches Envision Route 7
2/25/2015 Chairman David Snyder on Retirement of Delegate Thomas Davis Rust
10/14/2014 Chairman Paul Smedberg to Testify at CTB Hearing this Week: Transit is an Economy Builder and Job Creator in Northern Virginia
9/10/2014 NVTC Celebrates 50 Years of Transit Innovation with Transportation Leaders
9/03/2014 NVTC Confirms Special Guests Including US Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez at its 50th Anniversary Celebration
9/02/2014 50th Anniversary Honors Accomplishments of Transportation Leaders and Innovators
4/03/2013 Kelley Coyner to Lead NVTC
3/07/2013 NVTC Hires New Executive Director
1/04/2013 NVTC Elects New Officers
12/26/2012 NVTC Executive Director Retires
1/06/2012 NVTC Appoints New Officers
10/06/2011 NVTC Commits to Working with the Commonwealth to Restore Transit Funding and to Secure Representation on the WMATA Board
10/08/2010 NVTC Commits to Work with the Commonwealth to Address Metro Funding and Local and State Roles in the Governance of Metro
09/29/2009 Northern Virginia Transit and Ridesharing Nearly Match Single-Occupant Vehicles in Morning Commutes in the I-66 Corridor Outside the Beltway
04/16/2009 NVTC to End Free Bus Ride Program on Code Red Bad Air Days
01/13/2009 NVTC Appoints New Officers, VRE and Metro Board Representatives for 2009
11/13/2008 Northern Virginia Transit and Ridesharing Match Single-Occupant Vehicles In Morning Commutes on I-95 Outside the Beltway
03/07/2008 NVTC Joins with the Authority (NVTA) –Urges Immediate Funding of Transportation to Avoid Devastating Impact on Mobility and Economic Vitality of the Region
01/16/2008 NVTC Appoints New Officers, VRE and Metro Board Representatives for 2008
12/13/2007 NVTC Releases New Transit Ridership Results for FY 2007
09/10/2007 Many More People Commuting Along I-395/Route 1 Corridor Inside the Beltway Are Using HOV and Transit Than Driving Alone
05/30/2007 NVTC Asks Weather Forecasters and Media to Remind Viewers, Listeners and Readers About the Free Ride Program
05/04/2007 NVTC Launches New Outreach Effort to Inform Northern Virginians About Air Quality and Promote Bus Ridership
03/26/2007 NVTC Chairman Snyder Sends Letter of Support on Transportation Amendments to Governor Kaine
03/06/2007 Annual Transit Ridership in Northern Virginia Up 17 Percent Since FY 2002
01/29/2007 NVTC to Offer Transit Coaching to Seniors
11/28/2006 Northern Virginia Transit Schedules In The Palm Of Your Hand Right When You Need Them The Most!
10/23/2006 NVTC Chairman, Gerry Connolly, Earns 2006 Local Distinguished Service Award From The American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
10/12/2006 More People Commuting Along I-66 Corridor Inside the Beltway Are Using HOV And Transit Than Driving Alone
08/01/2006 Forecast Code Red Bad Air Day Means Free Bus Rides on All Northern Virginia Routes
07/18/2006 Forecast Code Red Bad Air Day Means Free Bus Rides on All Northern Virginia Routes
04/07/2006 Northern Virginia Regional Partners Gather to Show Support for Dedicated Funding for Metro
03/07/2006 NVTC Completes Study of Senior Transportation Needs and Recommends Legislative Action
02/13/2006 Northern Virginia Leaders Gathered Last Week in Richmond to Show Support for Dedicated Funding for Metro
01/26/2006 Governor Kaine and the Commonwealth heard Northern Virginians Loud and Clear
01/11/2006 NVTC to Hold Next Meeting in Richmond to Make the Case for Increased Funding for Transportation
11/1/2005 Transit Ridership Soars to Over 128 Million Annual Passenger Trips in Northern Virginia for FY2005
4/19/2005 NVTC Encourages Author to ‘Go Back to the Drawing Board’ for Realistic Solutions to our Region’s Traffic congestion Problems
3/01/2005 NVTC to Study Transportation Needs of Northern Virginia’s Seniors
2/8/2005 NVTC Votes to Support Blue Ribbon Panel Recommendations; NVTC Two Percent Gas Tax Increase Passes Senate (SB1099)
1/11/2005 NVTC Endorses Blue Ribbon Panel Report on Metro Funding
1/4/2005 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
2/26/2004 NVTC Reports Annual Public Transit Ridership in Northern Virginia is up by Nearly 4.5 Million Trips
2/12/2004 NVTC and The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Seek New Chief Executive Officer for Virginia Railway Express
1/21/2004 NVTC Welcomes New Commissioners; Elects New Officers & Board Representatives for 2004
8/5/2003 NVTC Issues Media Release Concerning Downloadable Electronic Transit Schedules
1/3/2003 NVTC Calls on the Virginia General Assembly to Make Transit a Higher Priority
1/3/2003 NVTC Elects New Officers and Approves Work Program for 2003
10/4/2002 NVTC Endorses Transportation Referendum
8/13/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
8/12/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
7/3/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
7/1/2002Transit is an Essential Part of the Equation NVTC Compiles a Transit Funding Resource Guide
6/29/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/27/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/25/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/24/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/11/2002 Code Red Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/10/2002 U.S. Census Media Release
10/15/2001 Comprehensive Annual Transportation Update Now Available
10/12/2001 Play Tourist with Free Fares on Northern Virginia’s Transit Systems
9/28/2001 NVTC Releases On-Board Bus Survey
9/26/2001 Comprehensive Transit Resource Guide Now Available
8/7/2001 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/28/2001 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/27/2001 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/26/2001 Code Red Day Tomorrow Means Free Bus Rides on N. Virginia Routes
6/1/2001 Virginia Transit Association (VTA) Conference Set for June 6-8 in Springfield
5/1/2001 Free Bus Rides to Combat 7th Worst Air Quality in Nation
3/5/2001 Route 1 Corridor Bus Study Draft Presented to the Public
1/8/2001 NVTC Elects Officers and Adopts Comprehensive Workprogram for 2002
1/4/2001 NVTC Urges Full Budgetary Support for N. Virginia Transit