Governing Board

The Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads, HRT’s governing body, consists of 13 members, one elected official and one citizen representative from each city served by Hampton Roads Transit, the chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB), or a designee.

The Commission Executive Committee works with the President and CEO to coordinate Commission operations and all functional committees.

TDCHR Representatives

Chesapeake

Hampton

Newport News

Norfolk

Portsmouth

Virginia Beach

Commonwealth Transportation Board - Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT)

  • Thelma Drake

Commission meetings are held every month.

2013 Schedule of Meetings

Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads

HRT – Hampton District HRT – Norfolk District
3400 Victoria Boulevard 509 E. 18 Street – Bldg 4
January 24, 2013 February 28, 2013
+March 28, 2013 April 25, 2013
May 23, 2013 +June 27, 2013
July 26, 2013 August 22, 2013
+September 26, 2013 October 24, 2013
*November 14, 2013  +*December 12, 2013
(*) Indicates that the meeting dates changed to second Thursday per amended bylaws.
(+) Indicates public meetings for public comments per bylaws.
(Subject to change)

For communication services, please contact Luis Ramos at 222-6159.

Commission Documents

General Documents

May 2013 Documents

April 2013 Documents

For older commission documents, committee reports and meeting agendas, visit the Public Records page here.

TDCHR Committees

Advisory Committees

Standing Committees

Audit/Budget Review Committee
The Audit/Budget Review Committee reviews financial statements and performance reports concerning actual expenses and revenues relative to the annual budget on a quarterly basis. It refers those reports to the full Commission.

Planning and New Starts Development Committee
The Planning and New Starts Development Committee works with the President/CEO to provide policy and direction on the development of HRT’s major initiatives.

The 2013 Planning and  New Starts Development Committee meeting schedule is as follows:

  • May 23, 2013
  • June 27, 2013
  • August 22, 2013
  • October 24, 2013
  • December 12, 2013

Operations and Oversight Committee
The Operations & Oversight Committee works with the President/CEO to oversee and monitor HRT’s operational performance relative to quality and efficiency. The committee meets the second Friday of each month, with the exceptions of November and December when it meets the first Friday of the month.

At the request of the O&O Chair, the May Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Board Room at 3400 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA.