VPRA's board of directors will meet today (Tuesday) at 10:30 a.m., at 919 E. Main Street, Richmond, Va. in the Piedmont Room on the fourth floor of the building. VPRA board meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live at: youtube.com/@virginiapasse….

Henrico County is preparing for a westward expansion of the GRTC Pulse bus rapid transit service along West Broad Street. GRTC, in coordination with the county, will hold a public meeting Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library to share plans for the station. We hope to see you!

VPRA’s Board of Directors Votes to Advance New Agreement with Norfolk Southern vapassengerrailauthority.org/vpras-board-of…

Fantastic news! NRV, here we come! virginiamercury.com/2024/08/27/vir…

Alden Global Capital had also pursued the parent of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. h/t @sabrinaamoreno Axios #RVA David Folkenflik #newspapers #journalism BK $LEE Danny Plaugher

Did you know? Over the last 30 years, Virginia's Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express trains have handled nearly 131 million trips! #VHSR30

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Today’s VTLI Fellow Highlight is J’riah Guerrero at Greater Richmond Transit Company!

Want to learn more about a planned bridge replacement on Leeland Road? Join us on Wed., September 18 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for an in-person public hearing! The public hearing will take place at Conway Elementary. vapassengerrailauthority.org/leelandroadove…, for more information about the project.

Did you know? Since 1994, Virginia's Amtrak & Virginia Railway Express trains have removed the equivalent of 3,800+ interstate lanes miles of traffic -- saving Virginia taxpayers $5.1 billion in unneeded roadway construction and maintenance costs! #VHSR30

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“The Downtown Transfer Station would act as a nexus point for GRTC bus routes across the region. It is planned as part of a mixed-use development, which would feature apartments and retail space in addition to the GRTC facility.” 🚌💨 Richmond BizSense richmondbizsense.com/2024/08/30/grt…

Did you know? Over the last three decades, Virginia’s Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express trains have reduced CO2 pollution by 2.7 million metric tons. #VHSR30

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Today’s VTLI Fellow Highlight is Adam Hager at the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission!

We're working on the future of America's passenger rail system—funding high-speed rail projects in the West and expanding service for communities across the country. Get your ticket to ride!

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September is Virginia Rail Safety Month! Here are some helpful tips: always be on the lookout for trains, never walk on railroad tracks, abide by posted safety regulations, and remain vigilant at all times. Visit vapassengerrailauthority.org/railsafety/ for more information!

VPRA Finalizes Purchase of the Manassas Line vapassengerrailauthority.org/vpra-purchases…