Pressroom
Welcome to Hampton Roads Transit Press Room! Here you will quickly and easily find the most recent information, including logos, photos, and links to press releases as well as local and national media coverage.
Media Coverage
- October 8| The Virginian-Pilot| By Mike Saewitz
Chesapeake city staff: Close Jordan Bridge by Nov. 1
City staff is recommending that the Jordan Bridge close by Nov. 1, and the City Council will.…
read article - September 26 | WVEC.COM| By Regina Mobley
Norfolk may move troublesome Cedar Grove transfer station
Norfolk – Troubles at the Cedar Grove transfer station are forcing the city and HRT to find solutions.…
read article - September 05 | The Virginian-Pilot | By Debbie Messina
Four downtown Norfolk zones next in light-rail construction
Light-rail construction has pulled into downtown, the area along the 7.4-mile line that is expected to…
read article - September 03 | The Virginian-Pilot | By Debbie Messina
Planned park-and-ride lot at Military Highway hits snag
An essential park-and-ride lot for the city's starter light-rail line now under construction will probably…
read article - August 28 | The Virginian-Pilot | By Debbie Messina
The Tide's momentum reaches the Beach
Maybe the people who came to a community forum last week got through to the Virginia Beach City Council…
read article - August 18 | The Virginian-Pilot | By Debbie Messina
Planned light-rail station divides Ingleside residents
Tucked between bustling Virginia Beach Boulevard and the tranquil Elizabeth River, the Ingleside neighborhood has…
read article - July 17 | The Virginian-Pilot | By Debbie Messina
Region's first long-term transit plan in works
Work is about to begin on Hampton Roads' first regional public transit plan. The state has authorized up to $400,000…
read article - July 17 | Daily Press | By Kimball Payne
Regional leaders hope mass transit will ease gridlock
CHESAPEAKE - Faced with record gasoline prices, a sagging economy and an inactive General Assembly, regional leaders…
read article - May 22 | The Virginian-Pilot
Ridership increases 32 percent on HRT express buses
The number of people riding express route buses jumped nearly 32 percent in early 2008 compared to last year…
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Press Releases
- October 6 | Hampton Roads Transit
HRT Launches Change in Fare Structure
view press release - June 19 | Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton Roads ‘Dumps the Pump’
view press release - June 16 | Hampton Roads Transit
HRT Launches New Regional Express Bus Service
view press release - May 21 | Hampton Roads Transit
HRT and the City of Virginia Beach Unveil New ‘VB Wave’ Shuttle Design
view press release