Recent Stories at Hampton Roads Transit

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  How Dedicated Bus Lanes Could Reduce Traffic in Hampton Roads

  Explore how dedicated bus lanes could offer a successful cost-effective way to ease congestion and improve transit across the region.

  May 15, 2025 Read More
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  Student Freedom Pass: Building the Next Generation of Public Transit Riders

  Hampton Roads Transit builds the next generation of public transit users with the Student Freedom Pass and more.

  April 10, 2025 Read More
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  How Public Transit Builds Connections & Strengthens Communities

  Discover how Hampton Roads Transit serves as a vital part of social, economic and community infrastructure.

  February 11, 2025 Read More
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  Making Changes: Here’s How Transit Routes Get Adjusted

  Discover how transit routes are evaluated and adjusted to ensure efficient service and rider needs with Hampton Roads Transit.

  November 20, 2024 Read More
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  Driving Operator Retention: Hampton Roads Transit’s Mentorship Program

  Hampton Roads Transit provides bus operator trainees with paid CDL training and a mentorship program with veteran operators.

  October 29, 2024 Read More
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  Public Transportation Ridership Trends: Here’s What We’ve Learned 

  Discover the latest trends in who’s riding public transportation, where they’re going, and what this means for public transportation in Hampton Roads.

  August 5, 2024 Read More
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  Who Decides Bus Stop Times? Here’s How Schedulers Balance Efficiency & Operator Well-Being

  Learn how Hampton Roads Transit addresses challenges like operator shortages and AI integration to create effective, human-centered schedules.

  June 25, 2024 Read More
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  Restoring Hampton’s Streetcar 390: Reviving Transit History

  Discover the significance of restoring Hampton’s Historic Streetcar 390 with Hampton Roads Transit.

  June 5, 2024 Read More
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  Paratransit Riders Maintain Mobility with HRT 

  Hampton Roads Transit provides important public transit services to six cities in Hampton Roads, including bus, light rail, ferry, and Paratransit.

  May 15, 2024 Read More
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  Here’s How High-Capacity Transit Can Connect the City of Chesapeake 

  High capacity transit services are on the horizon for the City of Chesapeake, including Bus Rapid Transit.

  April 11, 2024 Read More