Press Releases
Welcome to the DRPT Press Room. Here you will find recent news, announcements, and publications as well as other information to help you better understand DRPT and how we are working to provide more transportation choices in Virginia.
Media Contact/Inquiries
Haley Glynn
804-351-6647
haley.glynn@drpt.virginia.gov
2021
October 27, 2021
Introducing Transportation Navigator, the Commonwealth's One-Click Transportation Service Locator
September 27, 2021
Virginia Launches Expanded Train Service from Downtown Richmond to D.C. on to New York and Boston
August 5, 2021
Virginia offers One-Time Relief Funding Opportunity for Intercity Bus Providers
June 28, 2021
Bay Transit and Mountain Empire Older Citizens Pilot the Virginia Microtransit Deployment Initiative
June 24, 2021
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves FY22 SYIP
May 17, 2021
VDOT/DRPT and DCR are seeking public input on Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail Project
May 17, 2021
Virginia Celebrates Bike to Work Week, May 17-21
April 28, 2021
Amtrak Expands Carry-On Bike Program on Northeast Regional Trains for Service to Virginia
February 4, 2021
DRPT and VRE's Rail Industry Day Goes Virtual
January 26, 2021
FTA Awards Virginia with COVID-19 Research Demonstration Grant
December 21, 2020
Public Invited to Provide Input on I-495 American Legion Bridge Transit and TDM Recommendations
December 17, 2020
Virginia Transportation Leaders honored by VTA with Distinguished Leadership Awards
November 24, 2020
Learn About Agency Projects, Initiatives at Northern Virginia Joint Transportation Meeting
November 2, 2020
Federal Railroad Administration awards Virginia $14.42 Million for Newington Road Bridge in Fairfax County
October 16, 2020
Virginia's Intercity Bus Service Honored with APA Virginia Commonwealth Connectors Award
October 5, 2020
Virginia Celebrates Transit Appreciation Month this October with Transit Agencies Across the Commonwealth
September 18, 2020
Governor Northam Signs Hampton Roads Transportation Funding Law, Welcomes New Electric Transit Buses
September 3, 2020
Long Bridge Project Reaches Critical Milestone
August 6, 2020
Hampton Roads Transit Adopts New Safety Plan
July 27, 2020
Virginia Breeze Intercity Bus Service Resumes
June 16, 2020
Virginia Awarded $239,000 in FTA Innovation Grants
June 11, 2020
DRPT Distributes Face Coverings to Small VA. Transit Agencies
May 15, 2020
DRPT Approves First Urban Transit Strategic Plan Adopted under New MERIT Program
April 27, 2020
CTB Allocates Federal CARES Act Funding to Public Transit Agencies Across Virginia
April 8, 2020
Virginia Breeze Suspends Service Effective April 10
April 2, 2020
Virginia Breeze announces service changes and guidance for riders
February 26, 2020
March 2-6 Marks the 10th Annual Telework Week in Virginia
February 25, 2020
DRPT State Management Plan Update - Public Comment period open through March 31
January 28, 2020
Reminder: FY 2021 DRPT grant applications due Monday, February 3rd
January 9, 2020
DRPT Rail Industry Day Friday, January 24 from 10 -12:30, Alexandria
2019
December 19, 2019
Virginia and CSX Announce Landmark Agreement
December 16, 2019
DRPT Announces Virginia Breeze Route Expansions and Second Anniversary Sweepstakes
October 17, 2019
Commonwealth Transportation Board Advances 31 I-81 Corridor Improvement Program Projects
October 1, 2019
October is Passenger Rail Month in Virginia
September 30, 2019
Commonwealth Transportation Board Invites Public Feedback on Transportation Programs Throughout Virginia
September 27, 2019
Public Feedback Invited on Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Study
September 27, 2019
Public Invited to Attend Second Interstate 81 Advisory Committee Meeting
September 18, 2019
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Funding to Accelerate Highway Safety Initiatives, Authorizes Partnership Agreement on Route 28/Dulles Toll Road Study
September 17, 2019
Commonwealth Commemorates 10 Years of Virginia-Sponsored Passenger Rail Service
September 12, 2019
Virginia's Try Transit Week Set for September 16-20
September 10, 2019
Virginia Receives Green Light From FRA to Advance the DC2RVA Rail Project
August 20, 2019
Virginia Honored with Two America's Transportation Awards for the Pulse Bus Rapid Transit Project, New Towing Response Program
July 10, 2019
Public Feedback Invited on Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Study
July 10, 2019
Summer Travel Season Underway, Passenger Rail Ridership in Virginia Soars
June 25, 2019
Greater Washington Partnership Celebrates Richmond's Transit Success
June 24, 2019
Governor Northam Announces Dedication of Over $12 Million for Electric Transit Buses
June 6, 2019
Virginia, Hampton Roads Transit to explore using autonomous buses
May 9, 2019
Virginia Celebrates Bike to Work Week May 13-17
April 30, 2019
Calling All Virginians Aboard
April 25, 2019
Commute!VA Launched to Help Virginians Find Commute Options and Earn Rewards
March 5, 2019
DRPT to Host Public and Stakeholder Meetings To Identify Unmet Intercity Bus Needs: March 27, 28
March 4, 2019
Virginia Launches Additional Amtrak Service to Norfolk
February 27, 2019
March 4-8 is Telework Week in Virginia
January 18, 2019
Additional Amtrak Service to Norfolk Begins March 4th
2018
December 5, 2018
The Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Rail Industrial Access Grant
November 30, 2018
On-Line Grant Applications for Rail, Public Transportation, and TDM Open Monday, December 3rd
November 20, 2018
Virginia Breeze Adds New Weekend Service
October 31, 2018
Governor Northam Announces Virginia Investment in Electric Transit
October 30, 2018
The Commonwealth Transportation Board Announces Innovation Summit, Start of VTrans Update
October 2, 2018
2018 Transit and Mobility Programs Grants Workshops
September 11, 2018
Virginia's 10th Annual Try Transit Week Set for September 17th-21st
August 29, 2018
DRPT and Amtrak Added as Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Sponsor
June 28, 2018
Commonwealth Announces Grand Opening of Staples Mill Parking Project
June 21, 2018
DRPT Six-Year Improvement Program, Budget Approved at June Commonwealth Transportation Board Meeting
June 15, 2018
TransAM Guidance and Updates
May 15, 2108
Bikes on Train Now Available at Richmond Main Street Station
May 10, 2018
Virginia Celebrates Bike to Work Week May 14-18
April 19, 2018
Agency Partnership Recognized, Contracts Awarded at April Commonwealth Transportation Board Meeting
April 6, 2018
Federal Transit Administration Certifies Virginia’s State Safety Oversight Program for The Tide Light Rail System
April 5, 2018
Two Virginia Public Transit Agencies and WMATA to Receive $8.6 Million in Competitive Federal Grants
March 27, 2018
2018 Spring SYIP Hearings
March 9, 2018
Open House with Department of Rail and Public Transportation Procurement Department
February 26, 2018
Telework Week in Virginia Set for March 5-9th
January 16, 2018
Amtrak Adds Additional Parking at Staples Mill Station