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NewsNovember 11, 2021

APTA Report Evaluates Public Transit's Pandemic Response, Path Ahead

Based on the data, four overarching recommendations were developed for agencies that included integrating best practices from the COVID-19 period, prioritizing social equity, leveraging opportunities to expand ridership, and keeping abreast of changing trends.

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NewsAugust 20, 2021

Va.'s GRTC Names New Director, Equitable Innovation and Legislative Policy

In this newly created position, Joe Dillard Jr. will curate the role to encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization while promoting and cultivating community partnerships.

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NewsJuly 21, 2021

FTA: Americans Riding Public Transportation in Greater Numbers

Ridership is up for several agencies by up to 80%, including OKC's EMBARK and Richmond, Va.'s GRTC.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

GRTC Continues Zero Fare Operations for Another Year

Using State and Federal COVID relief funding, GRTC has been fareless to ride Local Bus, Pulse (Bus Rapid Transit), Express Bus, and CARE/Paratransit vans since March 19, 2020.

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NewsMarch 17, 2021

GRTC Names New Chief Development Officer

Adrienne Torres will be responsible for short- and long-term implementation of GRTC service plans and projects.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2019

GRTC Transit system names new CEO

Julie Timm becomes the sixth CEO and the first female CEO in the agency's history.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

VCU, GRTC reaches multiyear agreement to provide transit to students, employees

In a recent VCU survey, 95.4% of students and employees expressed support for a continuation of the existing transportation agreement.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

GRTC debuts app, online tool for managing customer paratransit trips

Caretakers and family members can also use the app and website to request trips or monitor activity for their loved ones or patients.

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Newsby Alex RomanMay 7, 2018

Public transit GM Q&A: How are you boosting ridership?

Top transit officials from Lexington, Ky., to Richmond, Va., provide their feedback.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2018

Va.'s GRTC Pulse rapid transit service to open on time, on budget

Prior to opening to the public, Lane Construction will continue with some remaining work at the stations, such as landscaping; lights; totem signage; station glass; station ceilings; and more.

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