News Releases

Community Celebrates   40th Anniversary of VB Wave Trolley 
https://gohrt.com/2024/07/community-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-vb-wave-trolley/

The VB Wave Trolley, a Virginia Beach icon that has carried millions of passengers along the Oceanfront, turns 40 years old this year.      

Event to Celebrate the VB Wave’s 40th Anniversary
https://gohrt.com/2024/07/event-to-celebrate-the-vb-waves-40th-anniversary/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the City of Virginia Beach host an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the seasonal VB Wave Trolley service.

Ferry Hosts Music on the River to Promote Two Weekend Events
https://gohrt.com/2024/07/ferry-hosts-music-on-the-river-to-promote-two-weekend-events/

The Elizabeth River Ferry is hosting a floating saxophone performance on Saturday, July 6, as a musical link between two back-to-back events in both Portsmouth and Norfolk.

Hampton Roads Transit Wins Industry Award for Community Engagement
https://gohrt.com/2024/06/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. 

Bike Boost Program Seeking Applicants for Bike Amenities
https://gohrt.com/2024/06/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. 

Renovated TRAFFIX Office Serves Commuters at Naval Base
https://gohrt.com/2024/06/renovated-traffix-office-serves-commuters-at-naval-base/

The TRAFFIX commuter options program, administered by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), today debuted its renovated office at Naval Station Norfolk as part of ongoing support of regional military bases and personnel.

Take the Ferry to Portsmouth’s Seawall Festival
https://gohrt.com/2024/06/take-the-ferry-to-portsmouths-seawall-festival/

Hampton Roads Transit is encouraging festivalgoers to take the Elizabeth River Ferry between Norfolk and Portsmouth this weekend to enjoy both the Portsmouth Seawall Music Festival and Harborfest. The ferry connects Waterside in Norfolk with both North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth, site of the 45th Annual Seawall Festival taking place from 6 to 11 p.m. today and 2 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Hampton Roads Transit Ready for Harborfest
https://gohrt.com/2024/06/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.  

HRT Partners with YMCA to Offer Student Freedom Passes
https://gohrt.com/2024/05/hrt-partners-with-ymca-to-offer-student-freedom-passes/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is partnering with the YMCA of South Hampton Roads to offer high school students a Student Freedom Pass to make the most of summertime. The pass provides riders 13-17 years old with unlimited rides on HRT’s bus, ferry and light rail services in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach at no cost to the pass holder.

Elizabeth River Ferry Service Fully Restored in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
https://gohrt.com/2024/05/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.   

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