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Regional Gas Tax Before General Assembly

Since 2013, NVTC has experienced as much as a 40 percent drop in monthly motor fuels tax collections – funding used to support capital and operating expenses for transit in Northern Virginia. Because the tax is based on the sales…

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NVTC/PRTC to Hold Joint Meeting

Members of the Northern Virginia and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commissions will hold a joint meeting in Richmond on Thursday, February 11 to address topics of mutual concern and receive updates on Regional Bus, WMATA and VRE, which is co-owned…

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NVTC Attends VTA’s Legislative Day

Despite the weather, NVTC Immediate Past Chairman David Snyder made it to Richmond on January 25 for the Virginia Transit Association’s Legislative Day. At the evening reception and in a follow-up letter to Governor Terry McAuliffe, Snyder addressed two threats…

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What Makes Bus Rapid Transit a Success?

The answers – provided by experts from Los Angeles, Portland, and Montgomery County – spoke to best practices from around the region, nation and globe. Forty people – including elected officials, state transportation professionals, nonprofits and the press – identified…

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WMATA Safety and Security

FTA Acting Administrator Therese McMillan noted three areas for safety improvements detailed in June’s FTA Safety Management Inspection Report with the WMATA Board of Directors on July 23. McMillian noted that WMATA is due to submit a final plan by…

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Gold Standard for VRE’s Security

The Transportation Security Administration designated VRE’s commuter rail service with the “Gold Standard” in security, the highest rating possible. In particular, the TSA recognized VRE’s communications strategy, which alerts customers to security issues affecting their travel. TSA's letter details the…

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Northern Virginia Transit News

More than ever, Northern Virginia is committed to transportation innovations. The region is investing in high-quality transit projects that will serve its citizens and businesses and build a strong economy. The story doesn’t begin and end with the Silver Line.…

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