Transportation Funding Dashboard

Purpose

One of the most common transportation questions is:

Where is the money coming from?

This dashboard summarizes major transportation funding sources that support roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, rail, and safety projects across Fairfax County and the broader Northern Virginia region.

Funding Sources at a Glance

Source	Typical Uses
Fairfax County	Local transportation projects and matching funds
VDOT	Roadway, safety, and statewide transportation programs
NVTA	Regional transportation improvements
Federal Grants	Major capital projects and special initiatives
Developer Contributions	Growth-related transportation improvements
Bond Programs	County capital improvements

County Transportation Funding

Transportation Priorities Plan (TPP)
County Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Commercial & Industrial Tax transportation revenues
Bond-supported transportation investments
Local matching funds for state and federal grants

VDOT Funding Programs

SMART SCALE
Revenue Sharing
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
State of Good Repair
Transportation Alternatives
Various statewide mobility initiatives

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)

NVTA is one of the most important transportation funding partners in Northern Virginia.

Regional transportation projects
Roadway improvements
Transit investments
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities
Multimodal transportation projects

Federal Funding

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
RAISE Grants
INFRA Grants
Rail improvement funding
Safety and accessibility programs

Developer Contributions

Proffers and development conditions
Transportation impact mitigation
Roadway improvements
Trail and sidewalk construction
Signal and intersection upgrades

Typical Project Funding Phases

Phase	Funding Needed?
Study	Yes
Planning	Yes
Design	Yes
Right-of-Way	Often
Utilities	Often
Construction	Always

Why Projects Sometimes Take Years

Funding often arrives in stages
Environmental reviews may be required
Design work can take multiple years
Utility relocation can be complex
Construction funding may not be available immediately
Multiple agencies may be involved

Funding Status Definitions

Status	Meaning
Unfunded	Need identified but no funding secured.
Partially Funded	Some phases funded; others remain unfunded.
Fully Funded	All major phases funded.
Seeking Funding	Applications or requests underway.
Grant Awarded	External funding secured.

Major Funding Questions Residents Ask

Who pays for this project?
Is the project fully funded?
What happens if funding is delayed?
Can developer contributions help?
Why is construction not starting yet?
What grant programs are available?

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