Mobility University

Every May & October

Wednesdays 5:30-8pm

Virginia Conservation Network Office
701 E Franklin St, Suite 800 Richmond, VA 23219

Mobility University is a FREE, intensive 5-week course to educate and empower bus riders to self-advocate for better public transportation.

Session Topics

1. How to tell your Transit Story

2. How to Write a Public Comment & Testify at a State and Local meeting

3. Richmond’s History of Transit + Arrested Mobility

4. State of Transit Report & RVA Rapid Transit’s Work

5. Transit Governance & Funding

6. Power Mapping

7. Walkability & Active Transportation

8. Campaign Building 101

Long-Term Objectives

UPDATE: As of 2024, GRTC has reinstated the Riders Advisory Council. RAC meets quarterly and meetings are open to the public. Email info@rvarapidtransit.org for details.

This Academy will aim to establish and sustain a Riders Advisory Council (RAC), that operates externally to GRTC and will:

• Provide upper-level administration with direct feedback from GRTC riders.

• Provide input into GRTC’s customer outreach activities.

• Provide GRTC customers and the community-at-large with information about GRTC services, and solicit input concerning service improvements