Welcome to the Welcome to the 4040thth Anniversary celebration of the Anniversary celebration of theNorthern Virginia Transportation Northern Virginia Transportation

CommissionCommission

The 1960’sThe 1960’s

FactFact 1964 Price1964 Price 2004 Price2004 PriceBus FareBus Fare $0.20$0.20 $1.20$1.20Cost of a bus Cost of a bus $58,300$58,300 $375,000$375,000US GDP (1998 dollars)US GDP (1998 dollars) $663 billion$663 billion $10.9 trillion$10.9 trillionFederal spendingFederal spending $118.53 billion$118.53 billion $2.1 trillion$2.1 trillionFederal debtFederal debt $316.1 billion $316.1 billion $7 trillion +$7 trillion +UnemploymentUnemployment 5.7%5.7% 5.6%5.6%Cost of a first-class stampCost of a first-class stamp $0.05$0.05 $0.37$0.37PopulationPopulation 191.8 million191.8 million 292.6 million292.6 millionAverage SalaryAverage Salary $4,743 $4,743 $21,587$21,587Minimum WageMinimum Wage $1.00$1.00 $5.15$5.15

1964 Demographics1964 Demographics

Some more facts from1964Some more facts from1964

Lyndon B. JohnsonLyndon B. Johnson was President was President The The Capital Beltway was completedCapital Beltway was completed in in

August of 1964 August of 1964 President Lyndon Johnson signs the President Lyndon Johnson signs the Urban Urban

Mass Transportation Act of 1964Mass Transportation Act of 1964 that that provides $375 million in transit capital provides $375 million in transit capital assistance over three years. assistance over three years.

NVTC in the 1960’sNVTC in the 1960’s

Transportation District ActTransportation District Act defines powers of NVTC defines powers of NVTC First Commission meetingFirst Commission meeting held September 1, 1964 held September 1, 1964 Gordon ThompsonGordon Thompson becomes first Executive Secretary becomes first Executive Secretary WMATA compact goes into effect (1967)WMATA compact goes into effect (1967) Jason Edwards becomes next Executive Secretary Jason Edwards becomes next Executive Secretary

(1968)(1968)

Chairmen in the 1960’sChairmen in the 1960’s

Fred Babson Fred Babson

Lee RhoadsLee Rhoads

The 1970’sThe 1970’s

The 1970’sThe 1970’s War in VietnamWar in Vietnam raged on (early 1970’s) raged on (early 1970’s) 2626thth Amendment Amendment passed making the voting age 18 instead of 21 passed making the voting age 18 instead of 21

(1971)(1971) Disney WorldDisney World opened (1971) opened (1971) M*A*S*H M*A*S*H TV series began (1972)TV series began (1972) Federal ExpressFederal Express was created (1972) was created (1972) Oil embargo and Oil embargo and first major U.S. Fuel crisisfirst major U.S. Fuel crisis causes gas prices to causes gas prices to

soar (1973)soar (1973) VCR’sVCR’s are introduced to the home market (1974) are introduced to the home market (1974) Congress passed the Congress passed the Metric Conversion Act,Metric Conversion Act, which called for the which called for the

voluntary switch to the Metric System, but it had little effect. voluntary switch to the Metric System, but it had little effect. (1974) (1974)

The 1970’sThe 1970’s Military Academies admit their first female studentsMilitary Academies admit their first female students (1976) (1976) 200200thth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is is

celebrated (1976)celebrated (1976) Apple computerApple computer was started in a California garage by Steve Jobs was started in a California garage by Steve Jobs

with $1500. (1976)with $1500. (1976) Nuclear non-proliferation treatyNuclear non-proliferation treaty signed by 15 countries including signed by 15 countries including

the US and USSR (1977)the US and USSR (1977) Elvis Elvis Dies (1977)Dies (1977) Garfield Garfield cartoon makes debut (1978) cartoon makes debut (1978) Camp David Peace AccordsCamp David Peace Accords meetings begin between Israel and meetings begin between Israel and

Egypt (1978)Egypt (1978) Nuclear accident on Nuclear accident on Three Mile IslandThree Mile Island (1979) (1979) ““Post It”Post It” notes invented (1979) notes invented (1979)

NVTC in the 1970’sNVTC in the 1970’s

Urban Mass Transit Administration awards NVTC Urban Mass Transit Administration awards NVTC a grant for the demonstration of an exclusive bus a grant for the demonstration of an exclusive bus lane on Shirley Highway (I-395)lane on Shirley Highway (I-395)

First Transportation Day held June 17, 1971First Transportation Day held June 17, 1971 NVTC awarded $35 million of state highway NVTC awarded $35 million of state highway

funds for Metrorail constructionfunds for Metrorail construction Irvin McNayr becomes Executive Director (1974)Irvin McNayr becomes Executive Director (1974)

Chairmen and Chairwomen Chairmen and Chairwomen in the 1970’sin the 1970’s

Joe AlexanderJoe AlexanderRufus PhillipsRufus PhillipsEverard Everard

MunseyMunseyAlan MagazineAlan Magazine

John PurdyJohn PurdyBeverly Beverly

BeidlerBeidlerMarie Marie

TraveskyTravesky

The 1980’sThe 1980’s

The 1980’sThe 1980’s CNN is launchedCNN is launched as the first all news network (1980) as the first all news network (1980) The The Columbia space shuttleColumbia space shuttle – America’s first reusable spacecraft – America’s first reusable spacecraft

was launched (1981)was launched (1981) Sandra Day O’ConnorSandra Day O’Connor appointed as the first female Supreme appointed as the first female Supreme

Court justice (1981)Court justice (1981) Vietnam Veterans Memorial unveiledVietnam Veterans Memorial unveiled (1982) (1982) Geraldine FerraroGeraldine Ferraro was the first female presidential candidate; was the first female presidential candidate;

Jesse JacksonJesse Jackson was the first African-American presidential was the first African-American presidential candidate (1983)candidate (1983)

The The final episode of M*A*S*Hfinal episode of M*A*S*H airs, advertising cost more than airs, advertising cost more than during the Super Bowl that year, and surpassing the record Dallas during the Super Bowl that year, and surpassing the record Dallas set for most viewers.set for most viewers. (1983) (1983)

Compact DiscsCompact Discs are first released (1983) are first released (1983)

The 1980’sThe 1980’s Leaded gas is officially bannedLeaded gas is officially banned in the US (1985) in the US (1985) Columbia space shuttle explodesColumbia space shuttle explodes (1986) (1986) America celebrates national holiday America celebrates national holiday Dr. Martin Dr. Martin

Luther King Jr. dayLuther King Jr. day for the first time. for the first time. ( (1986)1986) Black MondayBlack Monday - Stock market drops 22% on - Stock market drops 22% on

October 19th. (1987)October 19th. (1987) World Population reaches World Population reaches 5 billion5 billion (1987) (1987) Human Genome ProjectHuman Genome Project funded (1988) funded (1988) CDs outsell vinylCDs outsell vinyl for the first time ever (1988) for the first time ever (1988) The The Berlin WallBerlin Wall came tumbling down (1989) came tumbling down (1989)

NVTC in the 1980’sNVTC in the 1980’s

Dave Erion becomes Executive Director (1980)Dave Erion becomes Executive Director (1980) Developed marketing plan for Dulles FlyerDeveloped marketing plan for Dulles Flyer NVTC Handbook produced for first time in 1984NVTC Handbook produced for first time in 1984 VRE master agreement signed VRE master agreement signed Sponsored first Commuter Rail Conference of Sponsored first Commuter Rail Conference of

APTA.APTA. Rick Taube becomes Executive Director (1984)Rick Taube becomes Executive Director (1984)

Chairmen and Chairwomen Chairmen and Chairwomen in the 1980’sin the 1980’s

Robert CalhounRobert CalhounJames ScottJames ScottCarol DeLongCarol DeLongEllen BozmanEllen BozmanCharles Beatley, Charles Beatley,

Jr. Jr.

Tom DavisTom DavisJohn MillikenJohn MillikenJim MoranJim MoranLilla RichardsLilla Richards

The 1990’sThe 1990’s

The 1990’sThe 1990’s Smoking on domestic flights bannedSmoking on domestic flights banned (1990) (1990) Hubble space telescopeHubble space telescope is launched into orbit (1990) is launched into orbit (1990) Iraq invades KuwaitIraq invades Kuwait (1990) (1990) Clean Air ActClean Air Act is passed (1990) is passed (1990) Iraq invadedIraq invaded by UN (1991) by UN (1991) Hurricane AndrewHurricane Andrew hits Florida (1992) hits Florida (1992) L.A. riotsL.A. riots kicked off by acquittal of police officers for kicked off by acquittal of police officers for

Rodney King beating (1992)Rodney King beating (1992) North American Free Trade Agreement ratifiedNorth American Free Trade Agreement ratified and and

eliminated trade tariffs between Mexico, the US, and Canada.eliminated trade tariffs between Mexico, the US, and Canada. Women serve in combatWomen serve in combat roles for the first time (1993) roles for the first time (1993)

The 1990’sThe 1990’s Chunnel opensChunnel opens, bridging England and France. The tunnel now , bridging England and France. The tunnel now

allows passengers to travel between the two countries in 35 minutes. allows passengers to travel between the two countries in 35 minutes. (1994)(1994)

Oklahoma City bombing.Oklahoma City bombing. (1995) (1995) The The UnabomberUnabomber, Ted Kaczynski arrested in Montana. (1996), Ted Kaczynski arrested in Montana. (1996) Scientists Scientists cloned Dollycloned Dolly the sheep at the Roslin Institute in Scotland. the sheep at the Roslin Institute in Scotland.

(1997)(1997) John Glenn returns to spaceJohn Glenn returns to space --Senator John Glenn, 77, returned to --Senator John Glenn, 77, returned to

space onboard the space shuttle Discovery. He became the oldest space onboard the space shuttle Discovery. He became the oldest person to ever be in space. (1998)person to ever be in space. (1998)

Y2K Scare-Y2K Scare-- Y2K hype gets everyone paranoid that the end of the - Y2K hype gets everyone paranoid that the end of the world is near. Billions of dollars are spent world-wide on Y2K world is near. Billions of dollars are spent world-wide on Y2K upgrade on computer software. (1999)upgrade on computer software. (1999)

NVTC in the 1990’sNVTC in the 1990’s

Loudoun County joins commission.Loudoun County joins commission.

VRE launches service.VRE launches service.

Awarded APTA’s Outstanding Government Agency award.Awarded APTA’s Outstanding Government Agency award.

Received $700,000 to initiate regional SmarTrip card fare Received $700,000 to initiate regional SmarTrip card fare

integration. integration.

Initiated management of Code Red Ozone Action Days and free Initiated management of Code Red Ozone Action Days and free

bus fares for bus systems in NoVA on these days.bus fares for bus systems in NoVA on these days.

Established new NVTC website.Established new NVTC website.

Chairmen and Chairwomen Chairmen and Chairwomen in the 1990’sin the 1990’s

John MillikenJohn Milliken Kate HanleyKate Hanley John MasonJohn Mason Patsy TicerPatsy Ticer Mary Margaret Mary Margaret

WhippleWhipple

Sharon BulovaSharon Bulova Kerry DonleyKerry Donley Al EisenbergAl Eisenberg Dana KauffmanDana Kauffman

2000 2000 & &

Beyond… Beyond…

2000 and beyond…2000 and beyond… Cell phones are de rigueurCell phones are de rigueur Handheld computers go mainstreamHandheld computers go mainstream Tiger Woods wins all four major golf titles Tiger Woods wins all four major golf titles Concorde crashes ultimately ending its presence in the Concorde crashes ultimately ending its presence in the

airline industry. (2000)airline industry. (2000) September 11, 2001 -- Pentagon attacked by September 11, 2001 -- Pentagon attacked by

terrorists and World Trade Center in New York terrorists and World Trade Center in New York is destroyed…is destroyed…

US attacks Afghanistan and ultimately invades US attacks Afghanistan and ultimately invades Iraq.Iraq.

NVTC in 2000 and beyond…NVTC in 2000 and beyond…

Conducts Transit Education Days in Richmond Conducts Transit Education Days in Richmond $5 million is given to NVTC to purchase and $5 million is given to NVTC to purchase and

install SmarTrip fareboxesinstall SmarTrip fareboxes Implements Falls Church Bus – GEORGEImplements Falls Church Bus – GEORGE

VRE ridership surges to record levels VRE ridership surges to record levels and continues to grow to more than and continues to grow to more than 15,000 riders daily…15,000 riders daily…

Marks the milestone of Marks the milestone of its 40th anniversary in its 40th anniversary in

2004!2004!

NVTC 2000 and beyond…NVTC 2000 and beyond…

Chairmen and Chairwomen Chairmen and Chairwomen in the 2000’sin the 2000’s

David F. SnyderDavid F. SnyderChris ZimmermanChris ZimmermanElaine McConnellElaine McConnellWilliam D. EuilleWilliam D. Euille

Thank you for your Thank you for your continued support continued support and dedication to and dedication to

NVTC!NVTC!