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Hampton Roads Transit Wins Industry Award for Community Engagement

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has been recognized for excellence in community engagement and outreach, including a unique partnership with the Norfolk Tides baseball team and the City of Norfolk that provides fans with free rides on light rail on game days. 

System Optimization Plan

Bike Boost Program Seeking Applicants for Bike Amenities

TRAFFIX, a commuter options program administered by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), is seeking your help to find new locations to install bike racks and bike repair stations as part of its Bike Boost program to enhance cycling infrastructure throughout Hampton Roads. 

Hampton Roads Transit Ready for Harborfest

To avoid expected congestion and limited parking for Harborfest, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is encouraging the public to take transit to and from Downtown Norfolk on June 7-9.  

Celebrating Juneteenth

In celebration of Juneteenth, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will offer free fare on all bus, light rail, ferry, and paratransit services. This HRT tradition – now in its fifth year and predating Juneteenth as a state and federal holiday – honors the longest-running African American holiday with free-fare access to HRT’s comprehensive transit solutions throughout […]

Elizabeth River Ferry Service Fully Restored in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) today announced that Elizabeth River Ferry service will be fully restored effective Friday, May 24 at 5:30 a.m. following completion of the City of Norfolk’s construction of a temporary access ramp to the ferry dock at Waterside.   

Hampton Roads Transit Takes Delivery of 32 New Buses

NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has taken delivery of 32 new buses as part of an ongoing fleet renewal – with more arriving weekly. 

Riding Transit is Free on Juneteenth

Riding Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) buses, light rail, ferry and paratransit will be free on June 19 in commemoration of Juneteenth.  This HRT tradition – now in its fifth year and predating Juneteenth as a state and federal holiday – honors the longest-running African American holiday with free-fare access to HRT’s comprehensive transit solutions throughout Hampton Roads. 

Statement from Hampton Roads Transit

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is pleased to announce that authorities have given the all-clear following the investigation into the suspicious package.

757 Express Bus Ridership Continues Growth

More people are riding 757 Express buses. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) today reported an increase in ridership on key 757 Express routes, a direct result of increased service frequencies during morning and afternoon commutes.