Why Public Transportation?
Because our future depends on moving people, not just vehicles.
A strong public transportation system is essential to the vitality of the regional economy, a key element in helping Hampton Roads maintain its competitiveness. Public transportation provides opportunities for economic development, creates jobs and contributes to a cleaner environment.
Our transportation system faces extreme challenges which diminish the region’s competitiveness, productivity and quality of life: congested roadways, inaccessible employment, education and recreation opportunities, lack of mobility for those who rely on transit including the elderly and disabled, and environmental concerns.
A strong regional multimodal transportation system will provide real alternatives to dependency on single occupancy vehicles, and include a variety of modes such as bus, ferry, light rail, high speed rail, paratransit, park-and-ride and ridesharing. The returns on investment in public transportation are many – ensuring we have adequate levels of investment in public transportation is one of the essential transportation infrastructure issue for the next century.
Mission of HRPTA
To promote awareness and support for public transportation to improve mobility, quality of life, economic competitiveness and productivity in Hampton Roads.
2012 Annual Meeting
Join HRPTA for our annual meeting and Coffee with Director Thelma Drake of the Department of Rail & Public Transportation.