The Rider’s Voice
Incorporating real stories from bus riders across the region gives us the tools to effectively advocate for change
More Buses, More Places
Frequent, far-reaching public transportation allows people to lead healthier, more productive, and more inter-connected lives.
Dignified Places to Wait
No one should wait for the bus without a place to sit and protection from the elements.
Vision for a Truly Regional Public Transit System
In the News
More Buses, Free Fares, No Problem | RVA's Got Issues (vpm.org) - Podcast episode released June 2024, featuring Executive Director Faith Walker
Richmond community provides feedback on proposed new GRTC transfer hub (wtvr.com) - by Maggi Marshall, March 13, 2024. Featuring RVA Rapid Transit team
Riding the Bus in Richmond – Accessible Transit but Improvement Still Needed | VPM - by Billy Shields, March 7, 2024. Featuring Mobility University Grad & Lifelong Advocate Wayde Fleming
Commentary: Make GRTC's new transfer station permanent (richmond.com) by Richard Hankins, December 20, 2023
“Advocacy group calls for more bus shelter, zero fare investment” - by Ian M. Stewart, Virginia Public Media, June 21, 2023
“Look inside the State of Transit in Richmond” - RIC Today, Robin Schwartzkopf, June 13, 2023
“Ears to the Road” - Richmond Magazine, Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza, June 6, 2023
“Opinion: With zero fares, GRTC set an example for the region” - Richard Hankins, Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 18, 2023.
“Richmond has made monumental progress on public transit. We must keep moving forward.” - Richard Hankins, Greater Greater Washington, August 19, 2022
“Need a Lift? Amid rising inflation and high gas prices, there’s a ready solution: Take the bus.” - Richard Hankins, Richmond Magazine, August 10, 2022
Episode 5: Transit Inequity - Arrested Mobility - Podcast by Dr. Charles Brown, July 2022. Featuring Executive Director Faith Walker.
“City Council must save Richmond’s zero-fare public transit” Richard Hankins, Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 21, 2022
“Transit is critical to our region's inclusive economic growth” Robert M. Blue & Greta Harris, Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 16, 2022
“GRTC is working to increase bus amenities,” David Tran, Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 13, 2021
“How Did Richmond Rebuild Its Bus Ridership Numbers?” by Jake Blumgart, Governing, August 4, 2021
“GRTC, local nonprofit work to build shelters” by Olivia Jaquith, Channel 8 News, July 8, 2021
“Only 5% of GRTC bus stops have shelters; about 20% have benches. A nonprofit wants to change that,” by David Tran, Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 5, 2021
“Should Virginia bus systems go fare free forever?” by Wyatt Gordon, Virginia Mercury, Commentary, April 6, 2021
“Keep the zero-fare pilot going,” by Kendra Norrell, Faith Walker, and Nelson Reveley, Richmond Times-Dispatch Opinion Piece, April 3, 2021