Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is launching a widespread effort this spring to find out specifically what Northern Virginians want in their future transportation network. The NVTA project team will appear at a wide variety of public places, going where large numbers of the public congregate to make it easy for residents to voice their views on what would improve transportation in Northern Virginia.

The bill increases funds to pay for runway and airport infrastructure improvements, reforms the FAA certification process so that the latest aircraft technology can be adopted quicker while maintaining safety, gives the FAA new authority to enforce safe unmanned aircraft system (UAS) usage, and requires airlines to provide disclose excess fees and add-on costs while flying.

Prince William County Schools proposes to build a vehicle maintenance transportation center at 5728 Wellington Road in Bristow. Hear details at an April 14 community meeting at 7 p.m. at Gainesville Middle School.

Residents interested in learning about the U.S. 1 widening project between Featherstone Road and Mary's Way filled the community room, and then some, at the Potomac Community Library during a March 23 community meeting.

The Virginia Department of Transportation asks drivers to be alert to possible icy conditions this weekend. An early-spring rain and snow coupled with low temperatures, particularly early Sunday morning, could impact roads.

Spring may be just around the corner, but the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reminds drivers to watch out for possible icy areas on roadways. Precipitation and low temperatures are expected this weekend.

The public is invited to attend a citizen's information meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 23 to get input and discuss the proposed widening of U.S. 1 between Featherstone Road and Marys Way. The meeting will be held at Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge.

This week, as part of ongoing County and VDOT projects, there will be some new road closures in the Gainesville District, according to the office of Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland.