Educating, organizing, and advocating for frequent and far-reaching transit in the Richmond region

Programs Your Donation Supports Include:

State of Transit Report

Last year, we released the first ever State of Transit report for Richmond, highlighting strengths and weaknesses of the bus system. Help us create the second.

More Buses, More Places

We have identified 13 corridors that need 15 minute frequency or better, but only two are currently at that level today. Help us fight for a frequent and far-reaching transit system as laid out by our 2040 Transit Vision.

The Rider's Voice

Oftentimes the decision makers don’t fully incorporate the input of bus riders. We’re changing that, canvassing across Richmond and bringing their voices directly to the GRTC board and beyond.

Mobility University

This fall, we hosted our first ever 5-week class, teaching activists and bus riders how to advocate for better transit in RVA. We graduated 15 students, including activist and Entrepreneur Barry Greene, who matriculated to our board!

Saving Zero Fare

With your help, we are advocating diligently to hold our local officials accountable to their promises of free bus fares. We succeeded in 2022, but we need your help for 2023.

The Better Bus Stop Program

We have 55 bus stops graciously adopted by 15 different volunteers across Richmond. They keep stops clean and litter-free to give our riders dignified places to wait. Help us recruit more adopters.

Giving Tuesday 2022

By RVA Rapid Transit

Giving Tuesday 2022

We're raising $3,700, or $100 for each GRTC Bus route, to advocate for better transit in Greater Richmond