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HRT operates 47 local fixed bus routes in the Hampton Roads area:<br /> |
HRT operates 47 local fixed bus routes in the Hampton Roads area:<br /> |
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'''> 1 Granby St:''' Cedar Grove (Downtown Norfolk)- Ward's Corner- Ocean View- Amphib Base- Pleasure House- Pembroke East.<br /> -Travel via: Granby St., Ocean View Rd., Shore Dr., and Independence Blvd. |
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'''> 2 Hampton Blvd:''' Cedar Grove- Norfolk General Hospital- Naval Exchange.<br />-Travel via: Olney Rd., Hampton Blvd.<br /> |
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'''> 3 Chesapeake Blvd:''' Cedar Grove- Evelyn Butts/Ave J- Ocean View- Naval Exchange.<br />-Travel via: Monticello Ave., Lafayette Blvd., Chesapeake Blvd., and 1st View Ave.<br /> |
'''> 3 Chesapeake Blvd:''' Cedar Grove- Evelyn Butts/Ave J- Ocean View- Naval Exchange.<br />-Travel via: Monticello Ave., Lafayette Blvd., Chesapeake Blvd., and 1st View Ave.<br /> |
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'''> 4 Colley Ave:''' Cedar Grove- Old Dominion University- Norfolk General Hospital.<br />-Travel via: Colley Ave.<br /> |
'''> 4 Colley Ave:''' Cedar Grove- Old Dominion University- Norfolk General Hospital.<br />-Travel via: Colley Ave.<br /> |
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<br />'''> 9 Sewells Point Rd:''' Cedar Grove- Norfolk State University- Evelyn Butts/Ave J.<br />-Travel via Brambleton Ave., Virginia Beach Blvd., Azalea Garden Rd., and Sewells Point Rd.<br /> |
<br />'''> 9 Sewells Point Rd:''' Cedar Grove- Norfolk State University- Evelyn Butts/Ave J.<br />-Travel via Brambleton Ave., Virginia Beach Blvd., Azalea Garden Rd., and Sewells Point Rd.<br /> |
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'''> 11 Colonial Ave:''' Cedar Grove- Park Place- Colonial Place. <br />-Travel via: Olney Rd., Colonial Ave., and Newport Ave.<br /> |
'''> 11 Colonial Ave:''' Cedar Grove- Park Place- Colonial Place. <br />-Travel via: Olney Rd., Colonial Ave., and Newport Ave.<br /> |
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<ref>All route and schedule information available at http://www.gohrt.com/faresandinformation/busroutes/busroutes.html</ref> |
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== Transfer Locations == |
== Transfer Locations == |
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Revision as of 06:08, 18 June 2009
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 Hampton Roads Transit #937 travels northbound on Pacific Avenue in Virginia Beach. | |
| Founded | 1999 |
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| Headquarters | 3400 Victoria Blvd. Hampton, VA |
| Service area | Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Smithfield, Williamsburg |
| Service type | bus service |
| Routes | 52 |
| Fuel type | Diesel, Diesel-electric hybrid |
| Website | gohrt.com |
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) formed in October 1999 by the merging of PENTRAN (Peninsula Transportation District Commission) on the Virginia Peninsula and TRT (Tidewater Regional Transit also known as the Tidewater Transit District Commission) in South Hampton Roads.
Hampton Roads Transit (also known as the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads) currently serves over 22 million annual passengers in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
HRT currently serves 1.2 million people within its 369-square-mile (960 km2) service area. Its service area consists of the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg (Colonial Williamsburg) and the town of Smithfield. Service to downtown Suffolk is handled by the city of Suffolk, which subleases buses from HRT. HRT directly runs the trolley route from Tidewater Community College. Portsmouth mayor James W. Holley, III is the current chairman.[1]
Timeline
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| Year | Activity | Cities served |
| 1944 | The Virginia Transit Company begins operating rubber-wheeled bus service in Hampton Roads. | Norfolk, VA |
| 1945 | The Citizens Rapid Transit Company begins operating rubber-wheeled bus service on the Virginia Peninsula, thus ending an era of streetcar service in Hampton Roads. | Newport News, VA and Hampton, VA |
| January 1973 | Tidewater Regional Transit (TRT) service begins, with the creation of the Tidewater Transportation District Commission (TTDC); and acquires the Virginia Transit Company, Norfolk Division | TRT service begins in Norfolk and Virginia Beach |
| January 1974 | Peninsula Transportation District Commission (PTDC) created | |
| April 1975 | PENTRAN service begins, as the PTDC acquires the Citizens Rapid Transit Company | PENTRAN service begins in Newport News and Hampton |
| May 1975 | The TTDC acquires the Community Motor Bus Company of Portsmouth | TTDC expands, with TRT service to Portsmouth, VA |
| 1977 | James City County Transit begins service within Colonial Williamsburg and James City County, Virginia | Williamsburg, VA not yet served by PENTRAN, nor TRT until 2004. |
| late-1970s/early-1980s | Service expansion to Chesapeake, VA, including communities such as South Norfolk, Great Bridge, Western Branch, Deep Creek and to the newly-opened Greenbrier Mall | Chesapeake, VA |
| early-1990s | Service expansion to Suffolk, VA, exclusively to Tidewater Community College and downtown Suffolk | Suffolk, VA |
| 1997 | Crossroads service begins, linking the Virginia Peninsula cities with South Hampton Roads with local bus service for the first time in the region | |
| October 1st, 1999 | TRT merges with PENTRAN and forms Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). | HRT begins with bus service already existing in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, and Suffolk. |
Bus fleet
- 1989 Flxible Metro 40102-6T
- 1989 TMC RTS T8J206
- 1991 Flxible Metro 40096-6T
- 1993 Orion 05.501
- 1995 Orion 05.501
- 1995 Gillig Phantom
- 1999 Gillig Advantage
- 2000 Gillig Phantom
- 2001 Gillig Advantage
- 2002 Chance Opus
- 2002 Gillig Advantage
- 2003 Gillig Advantage
- 2004 Gillig Phantom
- 2004 Gillig Advantage
- 2006 Gillig Advantage
- 2007 Gillig Advantage
- 2007 Gillig BRT
- 2007 Startrans Ford
Local Bus Routes
HRT operates 47 local fixed bus routes in the Hampton Roads area:
> 1 Granby St: Cedar Grove (Downtown Norfolk)- Ward's Corner- Ocean View- Amphib Base- Pleasure House- Pembroke East.
-Travel via: Granby St., Ocean View Rd., Shore Dr., and Independence Blvd.
> 2 Hampton Blvd: Cedar Grove- Norfolk General Hospital- Naval Exchange.
-Travel via: Olney Rd., Hampton Blvd.
> 3 Chesapeake Blvd: Cedar Grove- Evelyn Butts/Ave J- Ocean View- Naval Exchange.
-Travel via: Monticello Ave., Lafayette Blvd., Chesapeake Blvd., and 1st View Ave.
> 4 Colley Ave: Cedar Grove- Old Dominion University- Norfolk General Hospital.
-Travel via: Colley Ave.
> 5 Willoughby: Ward's Corner- Ocean View- Willoughby.
-Travel via: Granby St., Bayview Ave., Tidewater Dr., and Ocean View Ave.
> 6 Liberty St: Cedar Grove- 20th & Seaboard- Robert Hall Blvd.
-Travel via: Berkley Bridge, Liberty St., Atlantic Ave., and Campostella Rd.
> 8 Tidewater Dr: Cedar Grove-Evelyn Butts/Ave J- Amphib Base.
-Travel via Saint Pauls Ave., Tidewater Dr., and Little Creek Rd.
> 9 Sewells Point Rd: Cedar Grove- Norfolk State University- Evelyn Butts/Ave J.
-Travel via Brambleton Ave., Virginia Beach Blvd., Azalea Garden Rd., and Sewells Point Rd.
> 11 Colonial Ave: Cedar Grove- Park Place- Colonial Place.
-Travel via: Olney Rd., Colonial Ave., and Newport Ave.
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Transfer Locations
Cedar Grove Parking Lot
Cedar Grove (Lot 39), located near the corner of Monticello Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard, serves Downtown Norfolk. Routes include: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 23, 45, 310, 960, 961, and 962.
Ward's Corner
Ocean View
Other Services
Handi-Ride
Handi-Ride is HRT's ADA Paratransit service. Fare is $3.00. Certification and reservations are required.
TRAFFIX
TRAFFIX is a service provided by Hampton Roads Transit. It encourages citizens throughout Hampton Roads to use alternative forms of transportation that reduces use of single occupancy vehicles. TRAFFIX oversees and promotes regional commuter initiatives, including carpooling and telecommuting, by reaching out to area employers. Some of its key clients include the U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman, Wal-mart, and Canon. To date, TRAFFIX has removed nearly 800 vehicles off the road and has saved consumers over 600,000 gallons of gas and over $1.8 million in vehicle related expenses. For more information, visit www.traffixonline.org
Ferry service
HRT's Paddlewheel Ferry is a system of three 150-passenger paddle-wheel ferry boats, one of which is the world's first natural gas-powered pedestrian ferry. The Ferry travels between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and downtown Norfolk at The Waterside.
The Ferry operates every 30 minutes, with 15-minute service at peak times on weekends. The Ferry is wheelchair accessible and allows boarding passengers to board with their bicycles. The general cost to board the ferry is $1.50, and 50 cents for seniors and disabled persons.
The ferry connects with buses at County & Court in Portsmouth using the Downtown Loop
Portsmouth's Downtown Loop
Two blue hybrid shuttles runs from the Park and Ride next to the Downtown Tunnel to the High St ferry landing and the County & Court St bus transfer area in Downtown Portsmouth also running through the Naval Medical Center. Fare is $.50 and runs every 30 minutes Monday-Saturday [1][2].
Norfolk Electric Transit
Norfolk Electric Transit or NET is the complimentary downtown bus service provided by the City of Norfolk and operated by Hampton Roads Transit. Service, using 29-foot Gillig Advantage Low Floor buses, connects the park and ride lots with the major employment sites downtown.
Virginia Beach Wave
The VB Wave runs through the main areas of Virginia Beach.
Route 30 Atlantic Ave (May 1-October 2 8am-2am, About every 15 minutes) which serves all the stops along the Atlantic Avenue boardwalk, This includes the Old Coast Guard Station Museum, the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, plus the north beaches HRT transfer.
Route 31 Museum Express (Daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day 8am-2am, About every 15 minutes) Serves the Virginia Aquarium, Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Owl Creek Tennis Court, Holiday Trav-L-Park Campground, and KOA Campground.
Route 32 Shoppers Express (Daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day 10am-9pm, About every hour) Serves the Shops at Hilltop, and ends at Lynnhaven Mall.
VB Wave Service Fares: Adults/Children $1.00 Child (under 38" tall) Free Seniors, persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders $0.50 Farecard holders for regular bus routes: [3]
MAX |metro area express
The MAX is the first regional express service connecting all of Hampton Roads. The bus service uses dedicated coach-style buses to make a more comfortable ride. The routes connect area Park and Ride lots to Downtown Norfolk and other major employment locations in the area.
Routes Include:
- 960| VA Beach Oceanfront (19th & Pacific)- Silverleaf Park and Ride in Virginia Beach- Downtown Norfolk- Cedar Grove
- 961| Newport News Transit Center- Northrop Grumman- Hampton Transit Center- Wards Corner- Cedar Grove
- 962| Suffok/Magnolia Park and Ride- Chesapeake Square Mall- Victory Crossing- Downtown Norfolk- Cedar Grove
- 963| Hampton Transit Center- Naval Station Norfolk
- 967| Indian River Park and Ride- Greenbrier Mall Park and Ride- Chesapeake Square Mall- Northrop Grumman- Newport News Transit Center
- 919| Silverleaf Park and Ride- Naval Station Norfolk
- 922| Greenbrier Mall- Indian River Park and Ride- Naval Station Norfolk
Projects under development
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The Tide
The Tide, Norfolk's Light Rail System, is scheduled to run from Eastern Virginia Medical School through Downtown Norfolk to Newtown Rd (near Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital). Groundbreaking is December 8th, 2007 [4] with primary construction is expected to begin in early 2008 and be fully operational by early 2010. For more information on The Tide, please visit The Tide website.
Peninsula Rapid Transit Project
In conjunction with the cities of Hampton and Newport News, HRT is looking at three lines:
- A1: Downtown Newport News to Fort Eustis running along U.S. Route 60 (Warwick Boulevard)
- A2: Downtown Newport News to Hampton Coliseum
- A3: Mariners' Museum to Mary Immaculate Hospital via State Route 143 (Jefferson Avenue)
See Peninsula Rapid Transit Project Newsletter (January 2005).
See also
References
- ^ Messina, Debbie, HRT president named chairman of national transit group, retrieved 2007-10-19
- ^ All route and schedule information available at http://www.gohrt.com/faresandinformation/busroutes/busroutes.html
External links
- Hampton Roads Transit
- The Tide
- Traffix (Vanpool Services)
- Transportation in Virginia
- Transportation in Newport News, Virginia
- Hampton, Virginia
- Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia
- Transportation in Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- Transportation in Chesapeake, Virginia
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Bus transportation in Virginia
- Transit authorities with hybrid buses
- Organizations established in 1999