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TRAFFIX is Connecting Businesses to Commuter Solutions
https://gohrt.com/2024/02/traffix-is-connecting-businesses-to-commuter-solutions/

TRAFFIX Commuter Options, in partnership with Hampton Roads Transit and the Virginia Department of Rail and Transportation, is announcing Connecting Businesses; a month-long campaign to help local businesses bring their employees back to work.

Bus Operators and Mechanics Demonstrate Skills at Transit “Roadeo”
https://gohrt.com/2024/02/bus-operators-and-mechanics-demonstrate-skills-at-transit-roadeo/

Hampton Roads Transit hosted its annual Bus Operator and Maintenance Roadeo February 16-18. This annual competition gives operators and mechanics an opportunity to demonstrate their skills. Winners in each category move on to represent HRT in the state competition.

Community Comes Together To Celebrate Arrival of Two New Ferries
https://gohrt.com/2024/02/community-comes-together-to-celebrate-arrival-of-two-new-ferries/

Hampton Roads Transit held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the arrival of two new ferries. Nearly a hundred people gathered on the dock at Waterside to help welcome Elizabeth River Ferries VI and VII to the fleet.

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.”

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