News Release
Airport bus service extended through March 31
For Immediate Release - Contact: Tom Holden, Public Affairs Officer | Post Date: 02/13/12
NORFOLK, VA – Hampton Roads Transit is extending trial bus service to Norfolk International Airport through March 31st. The Airport route, also known as Route 7, began service on February 5th. It serves the arrivals and departures terminals via Norview Avenue and Tidewater Drive from downtown Norfolk and the Cedar Grove transfer facility. Hourly service
New Switch Installed on Light Rail Tracks
For Immediate Release - Contact: Tom Holden, Public Affairs Officer | Post Date: 02/1/12
NORFOLK, VA – Hampton Roads Transit will install a new section of track for The Tide during the weekend of February 4-5, 2012. During construction, there will be no train service between Harbor Park and the EVMC/Ft. Norfolk stations. Normal weekend service will run between Newtown Road and Harbor Park. Beginning at Harbor Park station,
William E. Harrell hired as HRT’s new President/CEO
For Immediate Release - Contact: Tom Holden, Public Affairs Officer | Post Date: 01/26/12
NORFOLK, VA – The Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads on Thursday selected William E. Harrell as the new president and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit. The vote was unanimous. Harrell, the city manager of Chesapeake, will replace Philip A. Shucet who was hired in February 2010 to help complete construction of The Tide
HRT to Launch Airport Service
For Immediate Release - Contact: Tom Holden, Public Affairs Officer | Post Date: 01/26/12
NORFOLK, VA – Hampton Roads Transit will launch a trial bus service to the Norfolk International Airport on Sunday, February 5, to test customer interest in establishing permanent local bus service to one of the region’s major transportation hubs. The Airport route will serve the arrivals and departures terminals on the hour, connecting customers
Light Rail Train Back on Track
For Immediate Release - Contact: Tom Holden, Public Affairs Officer | Post Date: 01/23/12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom Holden, Public Affairs Officer January 21, 2012 Office: 757-222-6183; Cell: 757-626-2616 Light Rail Train Back on Track Norfolk, VA –