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Get Ready for TAP into Transit Day – July 8!

June 09, 2025

GRTC News

Big wheels are turning in Central Virginia and we want you on board!We’re celebrating with the region on TAP into Transit Day, happening Tuesday, July 8 at Main Street Station.This special event will mark two big milestones for our region: the official launch of our brand-new 60-foot articulated Pulse buses, and the debut of the Transit Access Partnership (TAP)—a community-driven effort to help keep GRTC zero fare.These articulated buses are built for the busy Pulse line, which saw nearly 1.7 million riders last year. With three doors for faster boarding and space for up to 122 riders, they’re designed to reduce crowding and support continued growth. TAP into Transit Day is more than a bus launch though, it’s a chance to celebrate how transit connects us, and to rally support for a zero-fare future across Central Virginia. Whether you ride with us every day or just hop on now and...

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GRTC Rider Update May 2022

May 27, 2022

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"Parking to Park…” Bus Wrap            On May 10, 2022, GRTC and the Science Museum of Virginia (SMV) unveiled a new bus wrap — Parking to Park... This community bus wrap partnership between GRTC and the SMV highlights the importance of green spaces and parks and elevates the conversation of how to access these resources using...

GRTC Rider Update April 2022

April 27, 2022

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GRTC Celebrates Earth Day!  In recognition and celebration of Earth Day, GRTC staff cleaned up 51 bus stops on 27 routes throughout the Richmond region.           May Booking Preview  New bus schedules launch May 1, 2022.  Schedule modifications have been made to some routes as GRTC continues to adjust to ridership needs while also balancing labor shortages. ...

GRTC Rider Update March 2022

March 31, 2022

GRTC News

Federal Mask Mandate Extended! IMAGE: Two passengers riding the bus, looking outside the window.  March 31, 2022   Federal Mask Order Still in Effect: The Federal Mask Mandate on public transit remains in effect through April 18, 2022.  Face mask must be worn properly over both the nose and mouth, and must comply with the Federal Order. FAQs about the Order....

1st Street Bridge I-95 Bridge Rehabilitation

March 11, 2022

GRTC News

1st Street I-95 Bridge Rehabilitation Northbound traffic detour beginning Monday, 3/14/2022 Updated 3/6/2023 WHERE: 1st Street bridge over I-95 between Baker and Duval Streets. WHAT: Northbound side of the 1st Street bridge will be closed to traffic, but southbound travel remains open during construction. WHEN: Beginning Monday, 3/21/2022. 24 hours a day for approximately 2 years. Learn more about the I-95 Bridge Rehabilitation Project here. DETOURS: Beginning...

GRTC Rider Update February 2022

February 10, 2022

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Subscribe to GRTC emails and get updates like this one! GRTC Celebrates Black History Month IMAGE: GRTC buses and five operators shown outside the old Cary St. Bus Barn, year unknown. February 10, 2022 Please visit our website for the most recent COVID-19 information. Black History Month: This year GRTC honors its own employees who broke the color barrier to become...

GRTC Celebrates Black History Month

February 01, 2022

Press Releases

RICHMOND, Va. (February 1, 2022) – Each February, GRTC Transit System recognizes Black History Month. Over the years, GRTC has remembered leaders and change makers throughout the state, locally, and home at GRTC. This year GRTC honors its own employees who broke the color barrier to become the first African Americans in GRTC’s Transportation, Administration, and Maintenance Departments. Prior to the...

GRTC Welcomes New Director of Planning & Scheduling

January 12, 2022

Press Releases

Download GRTC Welcomes New Director of Planning & Scheduling Sam Sink oversees bus route planning, schedules, and at-stop infrastructure. RICHMOND, Va. (January 12, 2022) – GRTC welcomes Sam Sink, AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), as the new Director of Planning and Scheduling effective Tuesday, January 18th.  Reporting to the Chief Development Officer Adrienne Torres, Sink will manage teams responsible...

GRTC Prepares for Downtown Transfer Plaza Update

Downtown transfer plaza changes coming soon! Please excuse our dust.

January 10, 2022

GRTC News

GRTC Prepares for Downtown Transfer Plaza Update Several bus bays relocate to 9th, Clay, and 8th Streets in early 2022. RICHMOND, Va. (January 10, 2022)...