DRPT names new public transportation chief
A key ingredient in plans to both reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions is public transportation. In Virginia, there’s…
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Charlottesville drivers to get pay increase
A shortage of bus drivers has delayed the start of new Charlottesville Area Transit routes and has lead to more…
Council considers spending $30K toward governance study; Jaunt hopes to play a role
On Monday night, Charlottesville City Council heard the first of two readings on $30,000 toward a governance study being overseen…
Charlottesville Area Transit to operate on-demand demonstration project in Albemarle
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has awarded a $1.552 million grant to Charlottesville Area Transit to operate a…
Charlottesville Area Transit designing new bus shelters
As it seeks to find new drivers, Charlottesville Area Transit is also working to redesign its bus shelters. The agency…
Charlottesville schools preparing for “worse” situation for bus drivers this fall
There are 54 days until Charlottesville City Schools begin for the next academic year. The school system is seeking assistance…
Next steps for Charlottesville Area Transit route changes outlined at partnership meeting
Before the pandemic, Charlottesville Area Transit hired the firm Nelson Nygaard to take a look at its routes to suggest…
Public meeting tonight for Regional Transit Vision plan; Fluvanna and Louisa supervisors briefed last week
The final public meeting for the development of a Regional Transit Vision will be held tonight in an online format….
Albemarle and Charlottesville officials weigh in on Regional Transit Vision
Consultants hired by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission are moving into the second phase of a community engagement effort…
Albemarle Schools working on way to use public transportation for pupil transport
In April, transit officials from Vermont briefed the Regional Transit Partnership on efforts in the Green Mountain State to use…