The State of Transit in Virginia Beach
The city of Virginia Beach maintains an existing transit system, but much of its transit infrastructure is geared more towards tourism than local transportation needs.
Report: The Role of Zero-Fare Transit in Advancing Health and Justice in Richmond
RVA Rapid Transit released a report highlighting the ongoing impact of zero-fare transit on health and equity throughout the Richmond region.
Report: Cooling the Commute – Tackling Heat in the Richmond Region’s Nine Localities
RVA Rapid Transit released a report highlighting the challenges transit riders face due to extreme heat and offers practical, community-driven solutions to create safer, more comfortable transit experiences for all.
New Laws: Better Bus Stops to Increase Ridership
On July 1st, all bills from the 2024 General Assembly session became law in Virginia, including one that streamlines the process for improving bus stops. This law allows local building officials to review and approve plans for bus shelters, benches, and sidewalks.
Transportation Equity Dashboard
TransitCenter recently updated their Transportation Equity Dashboard, a tool which tracks how well transit connects people to opportunities in the seven regions with the largest transit systems, including Washington, D.C..
Bill of the Day: Better Bus Stops
Virginia must continue to invest in transportation infrastructure to provide Virginians with a comfortable, convenient, and safe access to public transit.
Land Use & Transportation Policy: 2023 General Assembly Review
Policies to defend Clean Car Standards, make streets safer for people who walk and bike, and support public transit funding.
Full Steam Ahead: Expanding Passenger Rail Service Across the State
Spanning across the entire state, the Commonwealth Corridor east-west railway would speed rail travel, slash travel time, and connect Virginia's people and resources from western Virginia all the way to the beach!
10 Key Findings for Modern, Equitable Transit
Our public transit systems are severely underfunded, leaving many Virginians with few or unsafe options for moving around their communities without a car.