Between June and July 2026, advocates for walking, biking, and public transit were interviewed alongside community members to gain insight into their everyday experiences traveling in Richmond, Virginia without a car as well as where they see potential areas for improvement.
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.
RVA Rapid Transit released a report highlighting the ongoing impact of zero-fare transit on health and equity throughout the Richmond region.
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.
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.
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..
Virginia must continue to invest in transportation infrastructure to provide Virginians with a comfortable, convenient, and safe access to public transit.
Policies to defend Clean Car Standards, make streets safer for people who walk and bike, and support public transit funding.
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!