Tonight I attended my second meeting of the the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) as an alternate representative, and I continue to appreciate the depth of regional collaboration happening around mobility, safety, and long-term planning in Northern Virginia.
In addition to a full docket, we took up an important item: approving the transmittal of the Regional Approach to Funding Northern Virginia’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Report to the Chairs of the House and Senate Transportation Committees.
As someone who has pushed hard for a more multimodal future in Prince William County, this step matters. It strengthens the case for safer crossings, connected trail networks, and the kinds of investments that allow people to move safely; whether they’re walking, biking, rolling, or driving.
We also received a joint briefing from Clark Mercer (Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Executive Director) and Bryan Hill (Fairfax County Executive) previewing key themes ahead of Monday’s Joint COG/WMATA Meeting. Their presentation was a strong primer for our upcoming discussion on adopting DMVMoves, the region’s unified set of recommendations to stabilize Metro and better align land use, transit, and long-term funding.
As someone who serves on multiple regional transportation bodies — and who represents a district containing some of the most congested road segments in Virginia — I’m encouraged by how seriously our region is taking long-term mobility challenges. NVTA’s work, combined with the progress happening at COG and WMATA, is essential if we want to build a transportation system that is safer, more reliable, and more equitable for everyone who calls Northern Virginia and the broader DMV home.
Looking forward to continuing these conversations on Monday and ensuring Prince William County has a strong voice at the table as we chart the region’s path forward.