On December 22, Governor Bob McDonnell named The Honorable Sean Connaughton as Transportation Secretary...read on

The announcement of Thelma Drake as Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation was made in early January...read on 

 

The Honorable Ron Rordam, Mayor of Blacksburg, was elected Vice President of VTA at its November 17 Board meeting...read on 

 

VTA transit system members braved the elements on that blustery Monday morning in December when most were snowed in, to meet with members of the Governor's Transportation Transition subcommittee and discuss systems' priorities for the upcoming session...read on

 

The General Assembly convened on January 13 with a 60-day session...read on for more, including the full session calendar 

 

Be sure to contact your legislators to encourage their attendance!

 

VTA is finalizing preparations for the Transportation Choices Legislative Reception-this year, a DOWN HOME barbeque catered by Buz and Ned's, a notable Richmond BBQ institution and gastronomic delight, showcased on the Food Network channel...read on 

 

The American Public Transportation Association held its annual conference in Orlando this year, and many Virginia transit systems returned home with impressive awards...read on

 

 

VTA has added another tool on our website in order to broaden our base:  The Legislative Alert page.  While our transit and business members are already included and should expect to see alerts automatically, other advocates of transit can sign up on VTA's home page to receive important information and alerts about contacting legislators about important votes during the upcoming legislative session.

 

VTA has received great reviews on its first two webinars and is developing three (3) future webinars tentatively scheduled...read on