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HRT to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Two New Ferries
https://gohrt.com/2024/02/hrt-to-hold-ribbon-cutting-for-two-new-ferries/

Hampton Roads Transit is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the arrival of Elizabeth River Ferries VI and VII. The ferries arrived in Hampton Roads late last year and will soon begin carrying passengers

HRT Celebrates Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day
https://gohrt.com/2024/02/hrt-celebrates-rosa-parks-on-transit-equity-day/

HAMPTON, VA – Hampton Roads Transit celebrated the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day. About 100 people attended the celebration at Hampton Transit Center Monday morning.

Hampton City Council is on the Move with HRT
https://gohrt.com/2024/01/hampton-city-council-is-on-the-move-with-hrt-2/

Hampton, VA – Hampton City Council joined Hampton Roads Transit today for a ride-along on Route 114. The 757 Express route, which runs along Mercury Boulevard, has seen a 35% increase in ridership since 15-minute peak service was launched in 2023.

Elizabeth River Ferry Service Suspended Until Further Notice
https://gohrt.com/2024/01/elizabeth-river-ferry-service-suspended-until-further-notice/

At approximately 10:30 a.m., the captain of Elizabeth River Ferry V approached the High Street Dock in Portsmouth a little too quickly and made contact with the seawall.

HRT Light Rail Service Resumes After Dump Truck Hits Overpass
https://gohrt.com/2024/01/hrt-light-rail-service-resumes-after-dump-truck-hits-overpass/

NORFOLK, VA – The Tide light rail is back up and running following a brief service interruption this afternoon.

Transit Equity Day
https://gohrt.com/2024/01/transit-equity-day-2/

Transit Equity Day, Monday February 5, is a National Day of Action, celebrating the courageous acts of civil rights icon, Rosa Parks and highlighting the importance of equitable public transit. Citizens are encouraged to come out and to ride transit to show their support.

HRT and TRAFFIX Invite Commuters to Discover Vanpooling This ‘Vanuary’
https://gohrt.com/2024/01/hrt-and-traffix-invite-commuters-to-discover-vanpooling-this-vanuary/

Hampton Roads Transit, in partnership with TRAFFIX Commuter Options, is inviting commuters to discover the joy of vanpooling this “Vanuary.”

HRT Responds to Incident on Tide Light Rail
https://gohrt.com/2023/12/hrt-responds-to-incident-on-tide-light-rail/

NORFOLK, VA – Hampton Roads Transit is responding to a shooting that occurred around 10:40 p.m. on December 28, in Downtown Norfolk, on a Tide light rail train. According to Norfolk Police, a 14-year-old was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

Find Your Next Career at Hampton Roads Transit
https://gohrt.com/2023/12/find-your-next-career-at-hampton-roads-transit/

NORFOLK, VA – Are you looking for a change of pace in the new year? Join Hampton Roads Transit at its next career fair and explore opportunities in public transportation where careers are always on the move. Hampton Roads Transit is hiring for multiple opportunities, from administration to operations. Several of the current openings come […]

Base Express Celebrates One Year of Service at Naval Station Norfolk
https://gohrt.com/2023/12/base-express-celebrates-one-year-of-service-at-naval-station-norfolk/

This month, Hampton Roads Transit and Naval Station Norfolk are celebrating one year since the launch of the Base Express.

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