TAGS supports a variety of initiatives that have an impact on the Greater Springfield community.

Legislative Priorities and Government Advocacy

Greater Springfield is just emerging from the Springfield Interchange road project, one of the largest highway construction projects in the U.S., having a price tag of $676 million.

Just as Greater Springfield is breathing a sigh of relief, the Pentagon’s Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) announced that it will be relocating employees to Ft. Belvoir and the Engineer Proving Grounds (EPG). TAGS is working to educate businesses and residents and involve them in the planning process to help insure that a balanced transportation network is included in the final BRAC plans for EPG: bus and rail service, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and ridesharing, to name few.  Most importantly, we are your voice to ensure that Greater Springfield’s transportation issues are adequately represented. We will continue to study and ascertain our community’s transportation needs and advocate the best course of action.

TAGS has been engaged in a grass roots initiative to campaign for much needed dedicated funding for transportation in Northern Virgina.TAGS will continue its efforts in the pursuit of a statewide, long-term transportation funding solution that will improve the quality of life for all Virginians.

“Connections Springfield” - TAGS participated in a research initiative conducted by the Urban Land Institute. Among many other things, the study reviewed proposals for transportation changes and enhancement in Central Springfield including those associated with KSI Midtown Springfield, the Springfield Mall revitalization and BRAC. View results of study.

Projects of interest to our community

Pedestrian Task Force for Pedestrian Safety Study – Fairfax County
The final report is the result of more than a year of work by the task force to fulfill its mission to develop a plan for implementing safe and effective pedestrian facilities and a coordinated and collaborative education/outreach program.

Regional Bus Stop Improvement Project – WMATA
Strategies for this project will develop/implement upgrades within MetroRail system to improve MetroBus information levels, examine bus stop amenities, and establish regional standards for upgrading bus stops. Read Final Report (PDF)