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GRTC taps familiar face to serve as interim CEO after David Green announces departure

August 15, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

“In Charlie, we are incredibly fortunate to have not only a professional with a wealth of transportation knowledge but also a familiar face to the GRTC family, said GRTC Board Chair Gary Armstrong.

Emergency call buttons at GRTC Pulse stations are being misused, officials say

August 10, 2018 RVAHub Staff

According to the Department of Emergency Communications computer-aided dispatch system, the buttons generated 95 calls to 911 from May 5th to July 30th. Of those, 85 were silent.

YWCA Richmond first local nonprofit group to receive $1,000 transportation grant from Lyft

August 7, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

Every month, starting in August, Lyft will award one non-profit $1,000 in Lyft ride credits to ease transportation challenges and support their work to create positive change in the Richmond region. Over $1.5 million is committed to the program and others like it over the next year nationally.

VDOT to construct new roundabout to make dangerous Glen Allen intersection safer

July 20, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

Proposed improvements include replacing the signalized intersection with a single lane roundabout. Additional amenities will include sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian ramps.

GRTC announces first nationally-certified Travel Training Instructor

July 12, 2018 RVAHub Staff

Travel training is a process of teaching individuals with disabilities, older adults, and new riders how to ride public transportation safely and independently.

Six injured after vehicle makes improper turn in front of GRTC Pulse bus

July 11, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The driver of a pickup truck allegedly made an illegal left hand turn in front of a Pulse bus Tuesday evening, resulting in a crash with minor injuries.

VIDEO: Hop aboard the GRTC Pulse for a Q&A on how the new bus rapid transit service works

June 21, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

Curious about how to use the new GRTC Pulse and what makes it different from our existing bus routes? Hop aboard with us as we talk with Carrie Rose Pace about how it all works and work to get all of your burning questions answered.

Meeting Wednesday night aims to find solution to speeding problem in Museum District

May 22, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

Residents and business owners say an increasing number of drivers have been speeding along Grove Avenue, and they’re working with the city to find solutions to the problem.

Amtrak, DRPT bring pilot program allowing passengers to bring bikes on trains to Richmond

May 16, 2018 RVAHub Staff

The pilot program will allow the current bicycle and baggage service between Newport News and Boston on the Amtrak Northeast Regional train to be provided at Main Street Station, offering a new, safe, and direct option to cyclists riding the Virginia Capital Trail between Richmond and Williamsburg.

GRTC announces official start date for Pulse bus rapid transit service

April 30, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The long-awaited project is wrapping up, and service will soon begin on the high-capacity, high-speed bus line running along Broad Street from Willow Lawn to Rocketts Landing.

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