◈  September 2025 Update ◈

◈  Loudoun Chamber's Policy Maker Series ◈

On September 3rd, the Loudoun Chamber’s 2025 State of Transportation address brought together top regional leaders to share key insights on mobility, infrastructure and what’s next for Northern Virginia. Phyllis Randall, Chair, NVTA and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, provided a keynote speech, and Monica Backmon, CEO, NVTA, joined a panel discussion about the county's and region's transportation priorities and future challenges.

◈  Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Events ◈

In August, NVTA was proud to host the Atlanta Regional Commission's Leadership Involvement Networking Knowledge (LINK) Lab at our offices. Monica Backmon, NVTA CEO, moderated a panel discussion with Phyllis Randall, Chair, NVTA and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, and Jeff C. McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and Authority member, discussing the vision, leadership, funding, community engagement and governance required to advance NVTA's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action Plan and other transportation projects.

Additionally, Ms. Backmon participated in a separate panel alongside Anna Roach, Executive Director and CEO, Atlanta Regional Commission; Clark Mercer, Executive Director, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments; and Bob Lazzaro, Former Executive Director, Northern Virginia Regional Commission. They discussed the Capital Region’s key public policy issues, distinctive regional assets, and perspectives on regional growth, highlighting similarities and differences between NoVA and metro Atlanta. The conversation also focused on coordination across multiple jurisdictions, including strategies for successful collaboration and the challenges that can arise.

Thank you to the Atlanta Regional Commission for joining us in Northern Virginia!👏

◈  APTA Transform Conference ◈

On September 16th, Ms. Backmon moderated a panel during the APTA Transform Conference in Boston titled What I Wish I Knew Before Stepping Into the C-Suite. Ms. Backmon led a candid discussion on the challenges and rewards of leadership in the transportation industry, with panelists sharing strategies that work and sometimes don’t, offering practical lessons for current and future leaders.

◈  Recognizing Regional Leadership ◈

NVTA CEO Monica Backmon was named to the Virginia 500 Power List by Virginia Business for the third year in a row!👏

The Power List recognizes the Commonwealth’s top leaders across 20 sectors. We're proud to see her leadership in regional transportation recognized once again. Ms. Backmon continues to advance multimodal transportation solutions that reduce congestion and improve quality of life for Northern Virginians.

Congratulations to our Authority members recognized among the 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia! We are proud of their leadership and commitment to shaping the region’s future!

Honorees on Northern Virginia's Magazine 2025 list:

• Phyllis Randall, Chair, NVTA & Loudoun County Board of Supervisors

• Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors & Authority member

• Deshundra Jefferson, Chair, Prince William County Board of Supervisors & Authority member

◈  NVTA is Proud to Offer Commuter Benefits ◈

Thank you to Fairfax County Commuter Services for the recent video feature!📽️▶️

At NVTA, we aim to lead by example, promoting the same sustainable and efficient transportation options for our staff that we are investing in across the region. We're excited to see our employees taking advantage of the Capital Bikeshare benefits we offer, making it easier than ever to commute to and from work!

◈  Staff Spotlight ◈

Introducing our new Financial Accountant, Lauren Wilber! We’re thrilled to have her as part of the team, bringing her expertise to support NVTA’s work.

Background: Lauren is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She has experience supporting federal audit and consulting engagements and most recently worked in Loudoun County’s Finance and Procurement group.

What She's Excited About: Expanding her skill set and working on new challenges here at NVTA.

Fun Fact: Lauren has a twin sister with a different birthday.

◈  Procurement Update ◈

On September 9th, NVTA hosted a Consultant Open House, allowing an opportunity for firms to learn about NVTA's upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP). The purpose of this RFP is to procure technical consulting services to update the TransAction Long Range Transportation Plan for Northern Virginia to support future updates of the Authority’s Six Year Program, and to provide similar technical and communications services for other NVTA initiatives. The RFP was issued on September 15th and a Pre-Proposal Conference was held on September 25th. Click the button to access the RFP, upcoming dates, past meeting materials and more.

◈  Upcoming Events ◈

NVTA's InNoVAtion Lunch and Learn

Join us for our next InNoVation Lunch & Learn on Thursday, October 2nd, at 12:00 p.m.! Jeff Bruenig, Senior Program Manager for Advanced Air Mobility, MITRE, will discuss how automation, equity, infrastructure readiness and policies could shape and impact Northern Virginia. We look forward to seeing you there!

NVTA's State of the Region's Transportation Event

Join us for our second annual State of the Region’s Transportation Network event on Wednesday, October 22nd from 8:30 to 11:00 am. Hear from regional leaders and experts as they discuss the latest trends shaping Northern Virginia’s transportation future.



Esteemed panelists and speakers include:

• Phyllis Randall, Chair, NVTA and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
• Monica Backmon, CEO, NVTA
• Alyia Gaskins, Mayor, City of Alexandria, Authority member
• Clark Mercer, Executive Director, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
• Nuria Fernandez, President/CEO, AMDC Consulting, LLC

Upcoming Meetings