Archives
2017
December 28, 2017
Virginia Public Transportation Agencies Implementing Innovative Driver Assistance Technology
December 18, 2017
Virginia Breeze December 21st Service to Dulles Sold Out
December 13, 2017
DRPT Director Jennifer Mitchell Reappointed by Governor-Elect Ralph Northam
December 1, 2017
FY 2019 Online Grant Applications for Rail, Public Transportation, and TDM Now Open
November 16, 2017
DRPT Reports Ridership Increases on Virginia Amtrak Routes
October 30, 2017
Virginia Celebrates Inaugural Train to Roanoke
September 25, 2017
Public Hearings Scheduled for the DC2RVA High Speed Rail Study
Audiencas Públicas Programadas
September 13, 2017
Virginia's 9th Annual Try Transit Week Set for September 18th-22nd
September 8, 2017
DC2RVA High Speed Rail Study Draft EIS Document Released for Public Comment
Borrador del Documento EIS del Estudio del Tren Alta Velocidad DC2RVA para Comentarios del Público
August 24, 2017
Construction Begins on Parking Lot Expansion at Amtrak's Staples Mill Road Station
June 28, 2017
DRPT to Allow for Public Comments at Next CAC Meeting
June 20, 2017
DRPT to Convene Second CAC Meeting
June 20, 2017
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Six-Year Improvement Plan
June 5, 2017
Amtrak to Operate Qualifying Trains for New Roanoke Service
May 17, 2017 DRPT to Convene Town of Ashland/Hanover County Area Community Advisory Committee (May 22, 2017-6pm)
May 15, 2017
Virginia Celebrates Bike To Work Week May 15-19, 2017
February 27, 2017
Telework Week is March 6-10, 2017
2016
September 12, 2016
DRPT Submits Request for Proposal for Rail Consultants
September 7, 2016
Eighth Annual Try Transit Week September 19 - 23
August 12, 2016
DRPT Director Named WTS Woman of the Year
June 30, 2016
DRPT Welcomes New Chief of Public Transportation
June 29, 2016
Commuters Advised to Telework During SafeTrack
March 25, 2016
DRPT Director Recognized Among Top Ten Women to Watch in Transportation
February 29, 2016
Virginia Telework Week March 7-11
February 9, 2016
Public Input Sought to Shape a Coordinated Future Vision for Expansion and Enhancements to Public Transit Throughout the Greater Richmond Region
January 26, 2016
Mark Center Bus Routes to Start February 1
2015
December 21, 2015
New Chief of Policy, Communications and Legislative Affairs Named at DRPT
December 7, 2015
New Chief of Rail Named at DRPT
November 24, 2015
DRPT and FRA to Host Public Meetings to Present Alternatives for the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Project
October 14, 2015
Public Input Sought to Shape a Coordinated Future Vision for Expansion and Enhancements to Public Transit Throughout the Greater Richmond Region
September 23, 2015
New Director of Engineering and Project Oversight Named at DRPT
September 18, 2015
Southeast Corridor Receives Key Approval
September 2, 2015
Seventh Annual Try Transit Week to Take Place September 21 - 25
August 24, 2015
Amtrak Announces New Weekday Morning Departure Time for Norfolk Service
August 4, 2015
Amtrak Offering Walk-Up Bike Service for Travel to Richmond
July 24, 2015
DRPT announces Kevin Page’s new role at HRTAC
June 19, 2015
New Rail Program Administrator Named at DRPT
June 17, 2015
Governor McAuliffe Announces New Data-Driven Scoring Process to Fund the Right Transportation Projects in Virginia
2014
December 5, 2014
DRPT Announces New Hires, Organizational Changes at Agency
November 12, 2014
Construction Begins for Amtrak Service to Roanoke
October 22, 2014
DRPT and FRA to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail
September 22, 2014
Revised Draft Transportation Program Released for Public Review
September 17, 2014
New Public Meetings Announced for Route 1 Multimodal Transportation Alternatives Analysis
September 9, 2014
Commonwealth of Virginia to Receive $39.9 Million in Federal TIGER Grants
August 28, 2014
Sixth Try Transit Week to Take Place September 15 - 19
June 18, 2014
Governor McAuliffe Announces $13.1 Billion In Transportation Improvements Across The State
April 24, 2014
City of Richmond and the Commonwealth of Virginia Request Federal Grant to Advance Richmond Bus Rapid Transit System
April 17, 2014
Commonwealth Transportation Board Releases Draft Six-Year Improvement Program For Public Review
April 14, 2014
95 Express Lanes Educational Campaign Kicks Off Today
March 7, 2014
Public Meeting Scheduled for Route 1 Multimodal Transportation Alternatives Analysis
January 9, 2014
Governor McDonnell Announces Signed Agreement to Extend Amtrak Virginia Service to Roanoke
2013
November 25, 2013
JAUNT Provides New Service Due to Additional Funding
November 25, 2013
DRPT Encourages Public Input on Super NoVa Transit & TDM Draft Action Plan
October 16, 2013
TSDAC and DRPT Release Draft Capital Allocation Using a Tiered Approach Report
September 25, 2013
First Public Meeting Announced for Route 1 Multimodal Transportation Alternatives Analysis
September 6, 2013
Route 1 Multimodal Transportation Alternatives Analysis Team Launches Public Outreach Program
August 9, 2013
Governor Bob McDonnell Announces Extension of Amtrak Service to Roanoke
August 6, 2013
Governor Bob McDonnell Announces Amtrak and Virginia Reach Agreement for New Era in Passenger Rail
June 27, 2013
Joint Statement of Governor McDonnell, Governor O'Malley and Mayor Gray on Momentum
May 9, 2013
Public Input Sought on Upcoming Draft DRPT Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
April 23, 2013
Governor McDonnell Congratulates MWAA on Receipt of Bids for Phase II of the Dulles Metrorail Extension Project
April 3, 2013
Governor Bob McDonnells Legislative and Budget Amendments Receive Broad Bipartisan Support in Reconvened Session
February 23, 2013
Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on General Assembly Passage of Historic Transportation Legislation
January 29, 2013
Governor McDonnell Launches "Virginia's Road to the Future" Website
January 24, 2013
Governor McDonnell Highlights Positive Local Impact of Passing Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Roanoke
January 24, 2013
Governor McDonnell Visits Fairfax to Highlight Positive Local Impact of Passing Comprehensive Transportation Plan
January 24, 2013
Governor McDonnell Visits Newport News to Highlight Positive Local Impact of Passing Comprehensive Transportation Plan
January 24, 2013
Southeast Speed High Speed Rail Project Update Meeting
January 22, 2013
McDonnell Releases Proposed Transportation Project List for "Virginia's Road to the Future"
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