Gregg Steverson has been appointed director of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), effective immediately. Steverson, who has served as acting director since May 2023, brings nearly three decades of experience in multimodal transportation planning, operations and leadership.

FCDOT includes approximately 190 staff members across six divisions and two independent sections, overseeing key transportation initiatives that support Fairfax County’s strategic goals. Steverson will continue to oversee the county’s role in major projects such as the expansion of high-occupancy toll lanes and implementation of future bus rapid transit systems. Steverson is also responsible for managing a transportation budget of more than $1 billion, funded by proffers, grants, county funds and regional and state contributions.

Steverson has an extensive career in transportation planning and engineering, previously serving as FCDOT’s deputy director from 2019 to 2023, where he helped shape the county’s long-term transportation strategy. Before joining Fairfax County, he held key roles with the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and the Prince William County Department of Transportation, where he trained staff and managed projects, among other responsibilities. Prior to his appointment as FCDOT deputy director, he served as chief of the Site Analysis and Transportation Planning Division from 2016 to 2019.

Steverson earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Virginia. He is a licensed professional engineer and a certified professional traffic operations engineer.

Since 1977, FCDOT has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety and the quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. More information about the department is available online.