Richmond –  Today, the GRTC Board of Directors voted to advance site 9, the former site of the Public Safety Building, as the future location of GRTC’s Downtown Transfer Hub. The move requests the City transfer control of the parcel to the Economic Development Authority and establishes GRTC as the project manager for continued development activities on the site. The location is well suited for future transfer usage, conveniently close to the existing and planned GRTC Pulse lines and the fixed route network, and adjacent to the temporary Downtown Transfer Station, which will continue operating until the new site is ready for service.

“This is an exciting step, as it will allow GRTC to continue moving forward with design, outreach, and sourcing of financial partners for a modern transit facility with dynamic mixed-use development,” said GRTC Chief of Staff Adrienne Torres, who will serve as the agency’s representative on a special Transfer Hub task force. “This project will be a focal point for development in Downtown Richmond – we imagine this site with hundreds of homes, retail, community space, and amazing transit service to continue supporting the revitalization of our Downtown and encourage more people to ride the bus.”

GRTC Board Chairman Tyrone Nelson praised the board’s unanimous adoption of the site, saying “This project will continue the advancement of public transit in the Richmond region, and we are proud to be working together and with the City to develop better options for our riders and the region.”

“This project is another in a series of fantastic developments from our regional partners,” said CEO Sheryl Adams. “Investing in transit is investing in our region’s mobility, economic vitality, and future, and we’re very excited to be moving forward on another transformative project for the Richmond region.”