Plans and Projects
Transit Development Plan
Hampton Roads Transit is in the process of developing a Transit Development Plan (TDP). The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT) has required every public transit agency in the Commonwealth to develop a TDP by December 1, 2011. The plan is required to be fiscally constrained based on reasonably anticipated revenues and includes an operations, capital, and financial plan for six years. While the TDP reflects fiscal realities and provides a solid foundation for HRT’s funding requests to the state, it is not a budgeting document nor is it a programming document. Instead, it provides a blueprint and guidance document for HRT staff to follow over the next six-years. Below is information regarding HRT’s TDP.
Service Efficiency Study
In August 2010, Hampton Roads Transit commissioned a six-month study to determine the efficiency of its bus service. The goal was to identify significant operating savings through scheduling and service changes and postpone for as long as possible a fare increase. The study culminated in February 2011 and yielded potential savings of $3.5 to $4.5 million by eliminating the worst performing bus routes while also reinvesting some of those funds to increase the frequency of the better performing routes. Discussions on the findings are underway with our municipal partners. Click on the link below to the full Service Efficiency Study below as well as the two presentations made to HRT’s governing board.
- Service Efficiency Study Final Report
- Service Efficiency Study Presentation | February
- Service Efficiency Study Presentation | March
Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan
Executive Summary of the COA
In 2009, Hampton Roads Transit conducted a Comprehensive Operations Analysis, or COA. A COA is designed to provide transit agencies with a wealth of objective information, such as use of services provided and how those services meet the needs of customers. The information is used in planning new service. It also identifies strengths and weaknesses of existing bus operations including those services that are performing well and those in need of attention. To read the Executive Summary of the COA, please click the below link. If you would like a copy of the entire COA, please contact Vince Jackson, director of service, planning and scheduling, at 3400 Victoria Blvd. Hampton, VA 23661 or at vjackson@hrtransit.org.
Click here for the COA Executive Summary PDF file
Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study
HRT is conducting the Virginia Beach Transit Extension study (VBTES) to examine the best transit options available for a former freight rail right of way that runs from Newtown Road to Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach. The study will consider four principle options: extending The Tide light rail into Virginia Beach, building a bus rapid transit line, enhancing local bus service or doing nothing at all.
Click here for more information about the Virginia Beach Transit Extention Study.
Southside Bus Operations, Maintenance and Administration Facility
On June 9, 2011, Hampton Roads Transit opened its new complex for the agency’s southside bus operations and maintenance needs. The project involved the construction of three buildings: the main maintenance facility, which includes bays for bus repair. There also is limited administrative space, training rooms for employees, radio dispatch and other essential needs. A second building will serve as a bus wash and fuel depot. The third building is a large parking deck under which HRT buses will be parked when not in service while overhead spaces will be reserved for employees. The building is designed for a gold rating in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program.
In December 2010, HRT began work on a fourth building to serve as administrative offices. When completed later this year, existing employees from 1500 Monticello Ave. will relocate there.
Click here for more information on the Southside Bus Operations, Maintenance and Admin Facility.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Hampton Roads Transit is the recipient of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Click here to find out how the agency plans to use these funds.
Peninsula Rapid Transit Project (PRTP)
HRT conducted a study to examine transit alternatives on the Peninsula. Click here for a briefing on this study, which provides background information dating back to 2001 on the alternatives screening and development process for the project.
Hampton and Newport News Transportation Center Renovations
In April 2011, Hampton Roads Transit began extensive renovations to its Hampton and Newport News Transfer Centers and its Hampton bus wash. Some of the changes include new entry doorways and vestibules, public restrooms and roofing and floor tiles. The changes are being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. All renovations were completed in August 2011. Click here for a full listing of the changes.