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Hampton Roads Transit Opens Norfolk Center

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) recently celebrated the grand opening of its $6.5 million Downtown Norfolk Transit Center (DNTC) in Norfolk, VA, with a ribbon cutting for the facility, expected to serve a daily average of 5,000-6,000 bus riders throughout the region.

Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne, who spoke at the ceremony, noted that investments like the center are essential to the state’s success in transportation and would not be possible without leadership focused on a regional perspective and committed to achieving a better transit system for Hampton Roads.

“I believe that in the months and years ahead, we need more collaboration and strategic foresight to plan and implement the kind of high-quality regional transit system that Hampton Roads needs in order to support a thriving economy and quality of life,” Layne said.

The center is an asset not only for Norfolk, officials said, but also for the entire Hampton Roads region. Commuters who make connections on bus routes here will begin and end their trips in cities throughout the area, making the center a regional hub and allowing more people to connect with work, shopping and recreation.

“This center is a dramatic improvement for HRT’s customers and another step forward in our vision to become the most efficient and customer-driven transit agency in Virginia,” said William Harrell, HRT president and chief executive officer.

The new center is within walking distance of one of HRT’s downtown ­Norfolk light rail stations and a short bus ride from its Elizabeth River ferry.

Officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at HRT’s Downtown Norfolk Transit Center include, from left, Virginia Beach Councilman Jim Wood; Director of Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Jennifer Mitchell; Commissioner James Toscano; HRT President & CEO William Harrell; Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne; Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim; Vice Mayor Angelia Williams Graves; and Norfolk Councilmen Barclay Winn and Andrew Protogyrou.

 
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