DRPT IN THE NEWS
DRPT promotes the agency’s mission, responds to inquiries from journalists about rail and public transportation in Virginia, and coordinates media events.
Media contact:
Amy Friedenberger
804-573-5270
Virginia Celebrates Bike Month Throughout May
May 02, 2022
Virginia Breeze Intercity Bus Ridership Rebounds
April 25, 2022
DRPT Launches New Transit Recovery Campaign
March 14, 2022
DRPT Director Jennifer Mitchell Steps Down, Acting Named
March 11, 2022
Introducing Transportation Navigator, the Commonwealth's One-Click Transportation Service Locator
October 27, 2021
Virginia Launches Expanded Train Service from Downtown Richmond to D.C. on to New York and Boston
September 27, 2021
Bay Transit and Mountain Empire Older Citizens Pilot the Virginia Microtransit Deployment Initiative
June 28, 2021
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves FY22 SYIP
June 24, 2021
Virginia Celebrates Bike to Work Week, May 17-21
May 17, 2021
Governor Northam Announces Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway to Expand Passenger Rail to Southwest Virginia
May 05, 2021
Amtrak Expands Carry-On Bike Program on Northeast Regional Trains for Service to Virginia
April 28, 2021
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority Appoints Executive Director, Marking key step for Transforming Rail in Virginia Initiative
April 08, 2021
DRPT and VRE's Rail Industry Day Goes Virtual
February 04, 2021
FTA Awards Virginia with COVID-19 Research Demonstration Grant
January 26, 2021
Public Invited to Provide Input on I-495 American Legion Bridge Transit and TDM Recommendations
December 21, 2020
Virginia Transportation Leaders honored by VTA with Distinguished Leadership Awards
December 17, 2020
Learn About Agency Projects, Initiatives at Northern Virginia Joint Transportation Meeting
November 24, 2020
Federal Railroad Administration awards Virginia $14.42 Million for Newington Road Bridge in Fairfax County
November 02, 2020
Virginia's Intercity Bus Service Honored with APA Virginia Commonwealth Connectors Award
October 16, 2020
Virginia Celebrates Transit Appreciation Month this October with Transit Agencies Across the Commonwealth
October 05, 2020
Governor Northam Signs Hampton Roads Transportation Funding Law, Welcomes New Electric Transit Buses
September 18, 2020
Long Bridge Project Reaches Critical Milestone
September 03, 2020
Hampton Roads Transit Adopts New Safety Plan
August 06, 2020
Virginia Breeze Intercity Bus Service Resumes
July 27, 2020
Virginia Awarded $239,000 in FTA Innovation Grants
June 16, 2020
Virginia Breeze Suspends Service Effective April 10
April 08, 2020
March 2-6 Marks the 10th Annual Telework Week in Virginia
February 26, 2020
Reminder: FY 2021 DRPT grant applications due Monday, February 3rd
January 28, 2020
DRPT Rail Industry Day Friday, January 24 from 10 -12:30, Alexandria
January 09, 2020
Virginia and CSX Announce Landmark Agreement
December 19, 2019
DRPT Announces Virginia Breeze Route Expansions and Second Anniversary Sweepstakes
December 16, 2019
Commonwealth Transportation Board Advances 31 I-81 Corridor Improvement Program Projects
October 17, 2019
October is Passenger Rail Month in Virginia
October 01, 2019
Commonwealth Transportation Board Invites Public Feedback on Transportation Programs Throughout Virginia
September 30, 2019
Public Feedback Invited on Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Study
September 27, 2019
Public Invited to Attend Second Interstate 81 Advisory Committee Meeting
September 27, 2019
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Funding to Accelerate Highway Safety Initiatives, Authorizes Partnership Agreement on Route 28/Dulles Toll Road Study
September 18, 2019
Virginia's Try Transit Week Set for September 16-20
September 12, 2019
Virginia Receives Green Light From FRA to Advance the DC2RVA Rail Project
September 10, 2019
Virginia Honored with Two America's Transportation Awards for the Pulse Bus Rapid Transit Project, New Towing Response Program
August 20, 2019
Virginia Celebrates Bike to Work Week May 13-17
May 09, 2019
Calling All Virginians Aboard
April 30, 2019
DRPT to Host Public and Stakeholder Meetings To Identify Unmet Intercity Bus Needs: March 27, 28
March 05, 2019
Virginia Launches Additional Amtrak Service to Norfolk
March 04, 2019
March 4-8 is Telework Week in Virginia
February 27, 2019
Additional Amtrak Service to Norfolk Begins March 4th
January 18, 2019