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Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC)

301 East Belt Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23224
804.358.4782
804.342.1933
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GRTC Transit System is a non-profit transit system serving every sector of the Richmond region.

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The public safety ambassador team is dedicated to enhancing rider safety and providing on-the-ground support to passengers.
May 21, 2025
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GRTC launched public safety officer and public safety ambassador programs.
The public safety officer and public safety ambassador programs will work to improve rider experience and safety and security within the agency’s service areas.
Jan. 28, 2025
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GRTC to launch three microtransit LINK zones in March.
GRTC will begin service in the new Chesterfield’s Clover Dale Zone on March 11, Ashland on March 18 and Powhatan on March 25.
March 5, 2024
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Marc Rene.
René joined GRTC after serving as vice president of finance and administration with Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity and brings a comprehensive background from various...
Dec. 8, 2023
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GRTC has launched the first microtransit pilot program in the Richmond area,
LINK Microtransit is a pilot program that will eventually include five separate microtransit zones.
Nov. 7, 2023
The GRTC Board of Directors' decision sets the agency on a path to a more detailed traffic planning, route design and environmental impact study.
Oct. 13, 2023
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Stefan Marks.
Marks offers 30 years of experience and leadership to GRTC as the agency works to grow and expand its transit services.
Oct. 3, 2023
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GRTC has opened its Downtown Transfer Station.
The official opening of GRTC's Downtown Transfer Station marks the end of years of development and construction in the creation of the first off-street home for transit in downtown...
Sept. 14, 2023
The products include Connectpoint® Digital Bus Stop displays that will be deployed throughout the transit system.
March 31, 2023
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Sheryl Adams
Adams, who has been with GRTC for 24 years and was the agency’s interim CEO, becomes the first African American woman in a leadership role for GRTC.
Jan. 18, 2023

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GRTC’s FY 26 budget includes zero fares while MMT will not be collecting fares during the summer as part of the Zero Fare Transit Grant program.
April 14, 2025
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Crews working on GRTC’s new Downtown Transit Station.
Both new facilities will provide a new experience for riders, making traveling using public transit easier and more accessible.
Aug. 18, 2023
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Julie Timm has been recommended as the next CEO of Sound Transit; she currently serves as the CEO of GRTC Transit System in Richmond, Va.
The Sound Transit Board will consider the recommendation at its June 23 meeting.
June 3, 2022
The service is to help serve riders who are impacted by the agency’s temporary halt in operations overnight on some routes due to labor shortages.
Dec. 20, 2021
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GRTC CEO Julie Timm greets Paul Comfort at their Richmond facility. Paul and his colleague KJ Reynolds were the first outside visitors to the building in a year.
While COVID-19 has dealt a gut punch to the public transportation industry in terms of ridership and revenue, transit agencies are resilient and adapting to meet the changing ...
April 20, 2021
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The Pulse is now GRTC’s busiest bus route and carries an average of nearly 7,000 riders every weekday, double the service’s initial goal of 3,500.
June 21, 2019
The following projects are opening in 2017:Heavy RailBay Area Rapid Transit extension to Warm Springs [http://www.bart.gov/about/projects/wsx#Schedule]Bay Area Rapid Transit extension...
Feb. 10, 2017

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A mom caring for her child on a GRTC bus
The agency cites a 15 percent uptick in ridership since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, strong public support and the importance of transit equity as the reason for continuing...
Dec. 21, 2022
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Map of future GRTC microtransit service
GRTC will get $4.06 million from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program to fund the three-year pilot program.
Dec. 20, 2022
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TRIP already supports zero or reduced fare at eight agencies, as well as four regional connectivity projects around the commonwealth.
Dec. 8, 2022
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Under a plan approved by the agency's board of directors, GRTC will install 160 shelters and 225 benches over five years.
Sept. 29, 2022
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National Express Transit, a complete mobility solutions partner, will begin a new partnership with the agency in October.
Sept. 23, 2022
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Hurt contains a wealth of project leadership experience, having worked more than 28 years as a certified technology professional
Sept. 19, 2022
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A rendering of GRTC's Downtown Transfer Station that will improve bus transfers.
The $2.2 million facility will accommodate 12 bus bays and be completed by the spring of 2023.
Sept. 13, 2022
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Mike Frontiero is a veteran community engagement, marketing and communications leader from the non-profit field.
June 27, 2022
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Sam Sink will oversee bus route planning, schedules and at-stop infrastructure.
Jan. 13, 2022
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Several bus bays will relocate to 9th, Clay and 8th Streets in early 2022.
Jan. 11, 2022
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State and local funding will support a three-year zero fare study on GRTC's system starting in July 2022.
The three-year study will evaluate benefits, impacts and sustainability of zero fares, as well as alternative fare collection methods.
Dec. 22, 2021
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Joe Dillard Jr. will assume the newly created role at GRTC starting Sept. 3.
Aug. 23, 2021
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GRTC Board of Directors authorized the FY22 budget supporting ongoing fareless rides through June 2022.
June 16, 2021
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The improvements have resulted in safe and convenient bus stops for residents.
May 18, 2021
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Adrienne Torres
Adrienne Torres will lead the agency’s development and growth strategies.
March 18, 2021
The union package includes pay increases across all positions.
Feb. 17, 2021
John Zinzarella will oversee the finance, procurement and human resources departments.
Dec. 22, 2020
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Tony Byrd, director of maintenance, GRTC
Tony Byrd bring more than 30 years of experience with GRTC to his new role.
Sept. 17, 2020
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GRTC picked up more than 100 gallons from the Reservoir Distillery.
The local partnership supplies sanitizer for essential GRTC staff.
March 31, 2020
The ban follows a jump in ridership following suspension of fares; minors going to/from work are permitted to ride.
March 25, 2020
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Julie Timm is set to take over as the first female CEO.
Aug. 22, 2019
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The agreement will provide transit access to VCU and VCU Health System students and employees.
June 5, 2019
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Customers with visual impairments can more easily navigate the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s system with newly installed Braille bus stop sign markers this month.
Customers with visual impairments can more easily navigate the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s system with newly installed Braille bus stop sign markers this month.
May 6, 2019
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GRTC plans to update all of its bus stop signs during May 2019 to include the new Braille signs.
Bus stop specific information, including the unique bus stop identification number, appears on the updated Braille markers.
May 3, 2019
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Operator Alvin Wattley accepts the award for 2nd place in the 40 FT bus competition.
GRTC hosted, and earned multiple honors during, Virginia’s Annual State Roadeo this weekend, an operator and mechanic competition with skilled course and obstacle tests showcasing...
March 26, 2019
On March 22-24, 2019, GRTC will serve as the host site for Virginia’s Annual State Roadeo, an operator and mechanic competition with skilled course and obstacle tests showcasing...
Jan. 17, 2019
New quarterly ridership data released this week shows that GRTC is bucking the national trend of transit ridership decline.
Jan. 16, 2019
The Greater Richmond Transit Company and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1220, join together every Holiday season to donate food boxes to members of the community in need...
Dec. 27, 2018
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On the anniversary of an historic Civil Rights movement, GRTC will pay special tribute to Rosa Parks on Saturday, December 1.
Nov. 26, 2018
GRTC has announced a new, convenient way for CARE customers to request, view, and cancel CARE trips.
Oct. 1, 2018
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The red line on this table reflects the ridership goal, where the blue lines represent actual ridership. Data from June 24, 2018 – September 8, 2018.
GRTC Pulse opened its doors to the public on Sunday June 24, 2018, with an incredible 56,952 riders during the first week of service when rides were also free.
Sept. 24, 2018
GRTC announced the appointment of interim Chief Executive Officer Charles Mitchell, who will oversee the transition between CEOs.
Aug. 15, 2018
GRTC’s Travel Trainer Kelsey Calder is now the first ever nationally certified Travel Training Instructor.
July 12, 2018
GRTC Pulse opened its doors to the public at 6 A.M. on Sunday June 24, 2018, completing 6,240 trips on the first day.
July 2, 2018
he project is being completed in budget and on time with the contractual completion date of June 30, 2018.
June 25, 2018
Greater Richmond Transit Company Management and the Amalgamated Transit Union’s Local 1220 workers reached agreement on a new three-year labor contract.
June 20, 2018
Beginning Sunday, June 24, 2018, a new stop on the Kings Dominion Express 102X will service the town of Ashland, Virginia.
June 8, 2018
GRTC Pulse opens its doors to the public on Sunday June 24, 2018. The project will be completed in budget and on time with the contractual completion date of June 30, 2018.
April 30, 2018
Virginia Clean Cities presented GRTC with the 2018 Public Green Fleet of the Year Award at a ceremony held last night at Main Street Station.
April 6, 2018
Bon Secours Richmond Health System and VCU Health System have partnered to secure joint sponsorship rights of GRTC Pulse, Richmond’s high capacity rapid transit system that will...
April 5, 2018
The Greater Richmond Transit Company celebrated its Operators on Friday, March 16, 2018 as part of national “Transit Driver Appreciation Day.”
March 16, 2018
The Greater Richmond Transit Company has announced it will resume express service to Kings Dominion on Saturday, March 24, 2018 to coincide with the Spring opening of the park...
March 8, 2018
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Bus Operators, April 1965, from the collection of Bruce Korusek at the GRTC Transit Museum. Two of the first black operators, and one of the first female operators, are pictured.
In celebration of Black History Month, GRTC pays special tribute to local Black History-Makers in February. This year, GRTC honors the groundbreakers from the Virginia Transit...
Feb. 9, 2018
Beginning Saturday, January 13, 2018, CARE On-Demand customers will have more weekend service provided by partner UZURV.
Jan. 9, 2018
The Greater Richmond Transit Company will continue to operate on Snow Routes through Friday.
Jan. 4, 2018
GRTC continues to prepare for and implement major technology upgrades, retiring old Go Cards and Change Cards in late 2017.
Jan. 3, 2018
When GRTC launches a new transit network and new GRTC Pulse service in 2018, there will be significantly enhanced bus service to and from Richmond International Airport (RIC)....
Nov. 30, 2017
On the anniversary of an historic Civil Rights movement, the Greater Richmond Transit Company has announced it will pay special tribute to Rosa Parks on Friday, December 1.
Nov. 27, 2017
On the anniversary of an historic Civil Rights movement, the Greater Richmond Transit Company has announced it will pay special tribute to Rosa Parks on Friday, December 1.
Nov. 27, 2017
The Greater Richmond Transit Company has announced an expansion of the pilot paratransit program, “CARE On-Demand,” which launched August 1, 2017.
Nov. 27, 2017
GRTC has announced it will thank veterans with free bus rides on November 11, 2017, Veterans Day. Buses will display a message on exterior electronic signs, saying, “Thank you...
Oct. 25, 2017
As Greater Richmond Transit Company prepares for major technology upgrades with improved fare payment choices for customers, old Go Cards must retire.
Oct. 19, 2017
The Greater Richmond Transit Company signed a new contract with CARE service provider First Transit Inc., which will take effect Friday, December 1, 2017.
Oct. 17, 2017
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The Greater Richmond Transit Company has announced the launch of an exciting new online tool to connect residents and visitors to area destinations by riding GRTC.
Aug. 30, 2017
GRTC’s Board of Directors voted at their monthly business meeting this morning to award a contract to UZURV to deliver CARE On-Demand service for one pilot year.
July 19, 2017
The Greater Richmond Transit Company is currently in an historic period of change and transit growth. As the need for mechanics grows with more service, GRTC is leaping into the...
July 18, 2017
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) had announced it will resume express service to Kings Dominion on Memorial Day Weekend, coinciding with the seasonal opening of Soak...
May 23, 2017
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) has introduced a new rider rewards program, RideGRTC Rewards.
May 16, 2017
In a special Board of Directors meeting, the Greater Richmond Transit Company's (GRTC) Board voted to award a paratransit services contract to First Transit Inc., effective Sunday...
May 8, 2017
In a special Board of Directors meeting on April 5, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) Board voted to award a paratransit services contract to First Transit, Inc., effective...
April 5, 2017
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) has announced it will pay special tribute to local Black History-Makers each week in February...
Feb. 1, 2017
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On the anniversary of an historic Civil Rights movement, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) will pay special tribute to Rosa Parks on Thursday, December 1.
Nov. 28, 2016
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The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) will continue installing new bus stop signs south of the James River beginning Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
Nov. 23, 2016
Attendees of the annual Community Thanksgiving Feast hosted by The Giving Heart at The Greater Richmond Convention Center can ride for free to and from the Feast on holiday-operating...
Nov. 21, 2016
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) has announced that it will thank veterans with free bus rides on November 11, 2016, Veterans Day. Buses will display a message on exterior...
Oct. 18, 2016
GRTC set another new ridership record for its Summer 2016 express service to Kings Dominion.
Oct. 6, 2016
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GRTC has recently announced the transit system received an “exemplary completion” report from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the 2016 Triennial Review.
Aug. 25, 2016
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is not even two months into providing its seasonal express service to Kings Dominion, and 2016 is already breaking ridership records...
July 25, 2016
The educational campaign called “Did You Know?” highlights nine key facts about GRTC riders and transit’s positive impacts on the communities served by GRTC.
June 23, 2016
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The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is proud to have be selected by the Virginia Transit Association for the 2016 VTA Outstanding Marketing Award for our “Choose The Pass...
June 6, 2016
GRTC resumes express service to Kings Dominion on Memorial Day Weekend, coinciding with the seasonal opening day of Soak City.
May 9, 2016
GRTC celebrates its Operators on Friday, March 18, 2016 as part of national “Transit Driver Appreciation Day.”
March 18, 2016
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GRTC customers will see new bus stop signs being installed on three GRTC bus routes this month.
March 10, 2016
In celebration of Women’s History Month, GRTC is honoring local Women’s History-Makers each week during March.
March 1, 2016
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Doug Bauserman explains the blitz procedure
Before the Summer heat is on, GRTC’s A/C Blitz is on! Every Spring between March and May, GRTC’s federally licensed mechanics inspect every bus’ air-conditioning system in the...
March 1, 2016
In celebration of Black History Month, GRTC will pay special tribute to Rosa Parks on her birthday Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016.
Feb. 4, 2016
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Light Tape backlighting will make ads on the sides of GRTC buses visible at nighttime.
GRTC buses may catch more attention as innovative illumination signs are tested exclusively in Richmond, Virginia. GRTC, Media Transit Inc. and Light Tape are partnering on this...
Aug. 24, 2015
GRTC announces its annual Where’s Santa event to say thank you to its Richmond transit riders.
Dec. 16, 2014
GRTC Transit System needs people throughout the Richmond region to complete a short online survey of proposed names for its future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) overall service in the...
Dec. 11, 2014
The first seven people to find Rodney will receive a pair of tickets good for admission to the VCU Men’s Basketball home opener.
Oct. 31, 2014
GRTC will conduct an on-board survey of bus riders who use the Temporary Transfer Plaza to assist with Plaza planning.
Aug. 14, 2014
GRTC Transit System is starting a volunteer advisory group, the GRTC Transit System Advisory Group (TAG).
July 11, 2014
GRTC Transit System announces opening of its new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at a ribbon cutting ceremony April 7, 2014, with invited guests from the city of ...
April 4, 2014
GRTC Transit System announces it will open a temporary transfer plaza April 20, in downtown Richmond along 9th and Leigh Streets.
March 18, 2014
In celebration of Black History Month, GRTC Transit System will pay special tribute to Rosa Parks on Feb. 20, 20.
Feb. 19, 2014
GRTC Transit System announced a new service addition to its Specialized Transportation division that provides Care and C-Van services to the Richmond Region.
Jan. 2, 2014
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GRTC will showcase it's new CNG bus at the RVA Street Art Festival
In addition to the earlier announced activities of painting, sculpture, and sound projects at the 2013 RVA Street Art Festival located at GRTC’s former bus depot, there will be...
Sept. 13, 2013
The transit system announced that for the first time the 102x Kings Dominion Express service will provide service through October.
Sept. 12, 2013
When the organizers of the 2013 RVA Street Art Festival asked the GRTC Transit System Board of Directors to use its retired bus depot as this year’s Art Festival site, with the...
Sept. 10, 2013
GRTC Transit System announces that Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones will preside at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the first of its new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueled buses...
July 31, 2013