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GRTC Update May 6, 2021

May 06, 2021

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GRTC remains Zero Fare with primarily Rear Door service.

Adult male passenger securing face mask before boarding the bus at the rear door
IMAGE: Passenger secures face mask before boarding Pulse bus at rear door. The Federal Mask Order remains in effect through September 13, 2021.

May 6, 2021
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GRTC Detours Downtown: GRTC is required to detour many core routes Downtown during ongoing General Assembly Building construction. Detours are subject to change.

9^th St. Detours (planned until September 2021) affect Routes 2A/B/C (Northbound), 5 (Eastbound), 64x, and 82x.
Broad St. Detours and Temporary Stops (planned for at least one month) affect GRTC Pulse (Eastbound) & Routes 1A/B/C (Southbound), 2A/B/C (Southbound), 7A/B, 23x, 26x, 27x, & 29x.

Annual Spring A/C Blitz: GRTC’s federally-licensed mechanics are currently inspecting every bus’s air-conditioning system so you stay cool this Summer. Buses may experience a wider range of ambient conditions during this blitz. Please dress in layers to adjust to your comfort. Remember, we are still leaving a couple bus windows open to increase ventilation during the pandemic. Thank you for your patience.

ConnectRVA 2045: The Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) asks for your input in helping them develop a long-range transportation plan, ConnectRVA 2045. Please take a moment to tell them what you think and help them better understand how to spend transportation funds: https://metroquestsurvey.com/yk5h5p. This survey deals specifically with funding decisions and they need your help in defining how money should be allocated.

More Opportunities to Plan: GRTC is currently working on a draft Regional Public Transportation Plan. Although expansion will likely not be implemented within the next year, we want to start gathering rider feedback on a list of identified routes to prioritize in a future expansion of service regionally. You can preview those routes beginning on slide 7 of this draft presentation, and share your input by emailing planningcomment@ridegrtc.com.

May is Bike Month: Do you have a bike and want to ride GRTC? Check out our Bike Guide online for a step-by-step photo guide of how to load and unload your bike on a GRTC bus. We also have a short video available here: https://youtu.be/3Kyhsde8kfI. Welcome Aboard!

Two adult men loading their bikes onto the bike racks at the front of the bus
IMAGE: Two men loading their bikes onto a GRTC bike rack at the front of the bus.

Memorial Day: On Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021, GRTC operates a Sunday schedule. There are a few routes that have additional service reductions; please check your route’s schedule online.

We Are Hiring Bus Operators: Have a safe driving record and enjoy working with people? GRTC is now hiring Bus Operators starting at $16.11 per hour, with top pay at $24.79 per hour, plus a generous pension contribution. Visit ridegrtc.com and apply today!

We are now hiring for:

You are welcome to connect with GRTC if you have questions.

GRTC’s office is closed to the public, and Lost and Found is by appointment only.