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Workers constructing and upgraded a GRTC bus stop.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 23, 2025

Virginia’s GRTC Makes Progress on Essential Transit Infrastructure Project

The agency makes steady progress on stop improvements, using equity data to guide where new shelters and amenities go next.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2025

Virginia’s GRTC Launches Program to Enhance Rider Experience, Security

The Public Safety Officer and Public Safety Ambassador programs aim to create a safer, more welcoming environment for riders and staff while minimizing service disruptions.

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Articlesby Alex RomanFebruary 22, 2024

Public Transit Ridership Continues Post-COVID Bounce Back

While it hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, public transit agencies around the nation are seeing ridership slowly return over time.

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Newsby Alex RomanDecember 12, 2023

Sound Transit's CEO Timm Announces Leadership Transition

Since joining Sound Transit in September 2022, Timm has overseen a renewed emphasis on the rider experience as Sound Transit approaches the opening of several new extensions, starting with East Link next spring.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 5, 2023

15 Virginia Projects Receive Funding to Improve the Transit Experience

The CTB's TRIP program aims to grow and improve transit use by enhancing the regional connectivity of urban areas, eliminating obstacles to transit accessibility for low-income riders, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 31, 2023

GRTC Transit Taps Connectpoint for Digital Signage at Bus Stops

The first tranche of digital signage products to be installed will be the company’s solar-powered 13-inch Digital Bus Stop Displays, to be deployed at GRTC’s Downtown Transfer Station in downtown Richmond.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2023

Virginia's GRTC Names New CEO

Additionally, Adrienne Torres, chief of development, will be promoted to chief of staff and assist Adams with chartering the agency into a new course of leadership.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 21, 2022

GRTC Extends Fare-Free Program through 2024

The board will continue to study the financial impacts of extending the program beyond June 2024.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 22, 2022

National Express Awarded 5-Year Partnership with Virginia’s GRTC Transit System

Utilizing the client’s fleet of 96 vehicles, National Express Transit will provide paratransit and call center services.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2022

GRTC Begins Construction on New Transfer Station

The new Downtown Transfer Station is being built on a parking lot at 8th and Clay streets.

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