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City of Norfolk, Hampton Roads Transit and Norfolk State University Prepare for Football Season
https://gohrt.com/2025/08/city-of-norfolk-hampton-roads-transit-and-norfolk-state-university-prepare-for-football-season/

NORFOLK, Va. — Fall is just around the corner, which means the return of college football — and Norfolk State University is gearing up for an exciting season. Fans heading to games should plan their travel and parking arrangements ahead of time.

HRT Helps Students Get Around This School Year
https://gohrt.com/2025/07/hrt-helps-students-get-around-this-school-year/

HAMPTON and NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is hosting two upcoming Student Freedom Pass Paloozas – sign-up events to help teens get around Hampton Roads this school year.

July 23: Hampton Roads Transit Completes Installation of Smart Bus Stops
https://gohrt.com/2025/07/july-23-hampton-roads-transit-completes-installation-of-smart-bus-stops/

WHAT: Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) marks the final installation of smart bus stops – more than 2,600 newly designed bus stop signs featuring QR codes that provide real-time transit information to enhance the customer experience. Representatives will demonstrate the technology.

HRT’s 757 Express Service Continues to Grow
https://gohrt.com/2025/07/hrts-757-express-service-continues-to-grow/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) today reported further ridership growth on its 757 Express bus routes following an increase to 15-minute, peak-period service frequencies.

HRT Introduces New Dedicated Webpage for Kids and Teens
https://gohrt.com/2025/06/hrt-introduces-new-dedicated-webpage-for-kids-and-teens/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has launched a new webpage to introduce kids and teenagers to transit. 

Public Invited to Pop-Up Events for Next Steps in Connecting Chesapeake Study
https://gohrt.com/2025/06/public-invited-to-pop-up-events-for-next-steps-in-connecting-chesapeake-study/

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is hosting public pop-up events in July to share the next steps for Connecting Chesapeake: A Study of High-Capacity Transit. 

HRT Unveils 3 New Ferry Passenger Shelters to Enhance the Customer Experience
https://gohrt.com/2025/06/hrt-unveils-3-new-ferry-passenger-shelters-to-enhance-the-customer-experience/

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) today hosted a ribbon-cutting event introducing three new shelters for Elizabeth River Ferry passengers in time for Harborfest and the Seawall Festival this weekend and the busy summer season.

Hampton Roads Transit, Partners Win Industry Awards
https://gohrt.com/2025/06/hampton-roads-transit-partners-win-industry-awards/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) won an industry award for excellence in transit marketing for the VB Wave trolley’s record-setting 2024 season. 

Take Transit to Harborfest this Weekend
https://gohrt.com/2025/06/take-transit-to-harborfest-this-weekend/

NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is encouraging the public to take transit to and from Harborfest on June 6-8 to avoid expected congestion and limited parking in Downtown Norfolk.

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