Land Use & Zoning
In Northern Virginia, which entity has regional authority over transportation planning that affects land use?
AVDOT only
BNational Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)✓ Correct
CThe federal FAA
DArlington County alone
Explanation
The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and NVTA (Northern Virginia Transportation Authority) coordinate regional transportation planning in Northern Virginia, significantly influencing land use decisions.
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