Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Who are we grateful for this year? ?? Our new director, our incredible partners, our amazing team, but most of all, YOU!???? Thank you for supporting rail and public transportation in Virginia. #DRPT #Thanksgiving

Hanover DASH was recently recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties for its work providing transportation solutions for seniors and people who have disabilities. Is it shallow to crush on someone based on the contents of their trophy cabinet rather than their heart? Sure, but with Hanover DASH, to quote Hannah Montana, you get the best of both worlds. #DASH #TransitCrushTuesday

We asked our colleagues for the best transit tunes and train tracks and they did not disappoint. ?? Were there any that were missed? Share your favorites in the comments. ?? #DRPT #QuickQuestion

It's electric!??Have yourself a lightbulb moment and see if you know which American city was home to the first electric street railway thanks to the work of Edison protege Frank Sprague. ???#DRPT #TriviaThursday

?? Transit isn’t just about getting from Point A to Point B—it’s about connecting you to the places that matter most. Whether it’s your local library, where you dive into a new book, or the community center, where you meet up with friends, transit helps you stay in touch with what’s important. Hop on and see where it can take you today! #ConnectsCommunities #StayConnected Visit ConnectingVA.org to learn more.

Want to learn about WMATA's unique role as a driving force in public transit? Our December edition of Data Stories digs into how WMATA keeps Virginians moving by rail, bus, and paratransit! ????Check out our latest data story today: https://ow.ly/u0m550U7esm

A quick tutoRIAl on the RIA program. There is a lot of hysteRIA around this program that promotes rail industRIAl access to any businesses that appropRIAtely fit the myRIAd criteRIA. While we are not registered investment advisors, we can safely say that RIA is a good investment of time and energy that supports the safe and reliable movement of goods. #DRPT #RIA

We are proud to announce that Tiffany Robinson has recently been appointed to serve as our Director. Tiffany brings nearly 15 years of distinguished experience in state and local government, with a proven track record of leadership in strategic policy development, public administration, and community-focused initiatives. It is a pleasure to have her here at DRPT.

Welcome to DRPT, Tiffany!

May I speak (fare) freely? In 2024, DRPT supported seven agencies in their efforts to provide go fare free. This reduces conflicts between drivers and passengers, helps increase on-time performance, lessens costs associated with fare collection but most importantly... SAVES YOU MONEY. Who doesn't love a deal? ???? #DRPT #DYK