Rva Rapid Transit

Rva rt launched "the riders voice" & "the better bus stop program" in 2021. Since its launch in spring 21, the riders voice has conducted over 90 bus rider interviews and has been featured in the following:2 richmond times-dispatch op/eds, "richmond racial equity essays", 2 grtc board meetings, the vta conference in tysons corner and to the joint transportation committee to the general assembly.the better bus stop program has 40+ bus stops adopted by individuals and community groups and has encouraged grtc to increase the installation of shelters and benches.in december 2021, we sucessfully advocated for zero fare to be extended through 2025.