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Hampton Roads Transit Adds Light Rail Trips to Connect with Amtrak
https://gohrt.com/2025/10/hampton-roads-transit-adds-light-rail-trips-to-connect-with-amtrak/

NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is adding Tide light rail frequencies to better connect with Amtrak train service as part of its fall schedule adjustments starting Sunday, Oct. 12. 

Ride Transit for Free on Election Day
https://gohrt.com/2025/10/ride-transit-for-free-on-election-day/

NORFOLK, Va. — Riding Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) buses, light rail, ferry, Paratransit and OnDemand rideshare will be free on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 4. – to help voters get to the polls.

VB Wave Trolley to Operate for Neptune Festival
https://gohrt.com/2025/09/vb-wave-trolley-to-operate-for-neptune-festival-2/

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The VB Wave Trolley wraps up its summer season at this weekend’s 51st annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.

goCommute Marks 30 Years of  Transportation Demand Management Program 
https://gohrt.com/2025/09/gocommute-marks-30-years-of-transportation-demand-management-program/

NORFOLK, Va. — Tired of driving alone? With fall upon us, it’s time to rethink your commute for a new routine.

Football or Baseball? The Tide Light Rail Has Both Fields Covered on Saturday
https://gohrt.com/2025/09/football-or-baseball-the-tide-light-rail-has-both-fields-covered-on-saturday/

NORFOLK, Va. – Larger-than-usual crowds are expected on Saturday, Sept. 6, when both the Norfolk State University Spartans football team and the Norfolk Tides baseball team begin play minutes apart.

HRT’s Downtown Portsmouth Bus Lineup to Relocate Temporarily
https://gohrt.com/2025/09/hrts-downtown-portsmouth-bus-lineup-to-relocate-temporarily/

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit’s bus lineup in downtown Portsmouth will relocate starting Sunday to make way for demolition on city property.

Ride The Tide: HRT’s NSU Football Game Day Guide
https://gohrt.com/2025/08/ride-the-tide-hrts-nsu-football-game-day-guide/

Norfolk, VA – It’s almost game time, and Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is ready to help Norfolk State University football fans get there.

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.

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