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NVTA Hosts Annual State of the Region's

Transportation Network Event

On October 28, we hosted our annual State of the Region's Transportation Network event. Following the theme of Mobility, Growth & Quality of Life, our signature event shared travel trends, survey findings, and updates on our investments and economic impact.

NVTA CEO Monica Backmon and Sree Nampoothiri, PhD, AICP, Interim Director of Transportation, opened the event with a look at the transportation and economic trends shaping our region, and how transportation shapes everyday life.

Ms. Backmon then moderated The State of Regional Growth and Movement, a panel featuring three of the region’s economic development leaders:

◈ Stephanie Landrum, President and CEO, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership

◈ Anna Nissinen, Chief Economic Development Officer and Director, Arlington Economic Development

◈ Christina Winn, Executive Director, Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism

A special thanks to our panelists and everyone who joined us for this wonderful and insightful event!

Project Progress

Route 29 Widening Ribbon Cutting

On October 8, NVTA CEO Monica Backmon joined Authority members Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; Pat Herrity, Supervisor, Fairfax County; and Bill Cuttler, District Engineer, VDOT, as well as other project partners, to cut the ribbon and officially celebrate the opening of Fairfax County's Route 29 widening project in Centreville. $15 million of NVTA Local Distribution Funds were used to help expand a 1.5-mile stretch from four to six lanes, benefiting 29,000 drivers per day by removing bottlenecks and reducing congestion.

West Falls Church and Joint Campus Revitalization District Multimodal Transportation Ribbon Cutting

NVTA proudly joined the City of Falls Church on October 20 to cut the ribbon on the West Falls Church and Joint Campus Revitalization District Multimodal Transportation Project. NVTA contributed more than $15 million to make major improvements to Route 7/Leesburg Pike and Haycock Road. 

Ms. 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! 

NVTA Around the Region

Governor's Transportation Conference

NVTA CEO Monica Backmon presented during the Joint Senate and House Transportation Committees Meeting on October 15 in Richmond as part of the Governor's Transportation Conference. It was an honor to share insight into NVTA's work and impact across the Commonwealth with state lawmakers.

NVTA CEO Joins Prince William County Executive's 'Shorter Topics' Video Podcast 

Ms. Backmon joined Prince William County Executive Chris Shorter for this month's edition of "Shorter Topics." She was grateful for the opportunity to discuss NVTA's ongoing partnership with Prince William County and the work being done to deliver multimodal transportation solutions across Northern Virginia.

Axios Live Transportation Discussion

On October 1, Ms. Backmon joined Axios to discuss the future of transportation and mobility. She 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. Using data and input from residents is important to delivering unique solutions to communities across the region. 

Chair Randall Speaks During Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance's 'What You Need to Know About Transportation' Event

On October 23, Chair Phyllis Randall, NVTA and Loudoun County, participated in the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance's 22nd Annual "What You Need to Know About Transportation" event. She spoke to the crowd of elected officials, transportation agency representatives, realtors and business leaders about the important work NVTA does to keep Northern Virginia moving efficiently, effectively and safely. It was an honor to be included in the Alliance's wonderful event.

NVTA Joins Prince William County's Transportation and Capital Construction Open House

NVTA was grateful for the opportunity to participate in Prince William County's Department of Transportation and Capital Construction Open House on October 28. We always appreciate the opportunity to team up with our jurisdictional partners and meet residents across NoVA!

Monica Backmon Honored by Washington Business Journal as a '2026 Woman Who Means Business'

Congratulations to NVTA CEO Monica Backmon on being named a 2026 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Washington Business Journal. Ms. Backmon joins 25 female executives across the Greater Washington area recognized for their leadership and contributions to the region. Through her leadership, Ms. Backmon continues to advance regional collaboration and transportation investments to support Northern Virginia’s evolving needs.

Finance Committee

Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:30 p.m.



The Finance Committee meets every second Thursday of the month. Watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel.

Governance and Personnel Committee

Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:15 p.m.

The Governance and Personnel Committee meets every second Thursday of the month. Watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel.

Authority Meeting

Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Authority members meet every second Thursday of the month. Watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel.