Author: Cherika

More Ways to Move. More Ways to Make a Difference: Celebrating TDM Week When people have more ways to get around, everyone benefits. From working families and businesses to neighborhoods and communities across our region that’s what Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Week is all about. Created by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT), TDM Week…

September is Try Transit Month, and if you’ve been thinking about taking the bus, joining a vanpool or finding another way to make your commute work better, this is a good time to give it a try. No big commitment. No need to change your routine overnight. Just start with one trip. And in the…

RideFinders is helping our partners at the Crater Planning District Commission (CPDC) and Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (TCAMPO) share an opportunity for the public to provide input on transportation planning in the Tri-Cities region. TCAMPO is inviting residents and stakeholders to review and comment on the Draft Regional Conformity Report, which examines planned highway…

For Richmond transit advocate Caroline Tobe, not driving doesn’t mean missing out. It means experiencing the city from a different point of view. Caroline is physically unable to drive, but she has embraced a lifestyle she proudly calls “Driverless in the City and Thriving!” Instead of relying on a personal vehicle, she uses a combination…

Recently, Team RideFinders attended the 40th Annual Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) International Conference in Philadelphia, represented by Executive Director Cherika Ruffin and Account Executive Brigitte Carter. The conference kicked off for them with the Carpool Action Summit, an in-depth day focused on strengthening carpooling as a core Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategy through research,…

Every day, commuters across the Greater Richmond Region are making choices that save money, reduce stress, improve their health, and create a more sustainable community. Whether you’re carpooling with co-workers, serving as a vanpool coordinator, taking transit, biking to work, teleworking, or combining several transportation options, your experience could inspire someone else to rethink their…

Looking for a more affordable and stress-free commute? We’re currently recruiting commuters for several vanpool routes across the region. Vanpooling is a convenient way to save money on gas and vehicle expenses, reduce the stress of driving, and enjoy a reliable commute while helping reduce traffic congestion and emissions. Know someone who could benefit? Please…

A Community Fundraising Event TAP Into Transit Day is a community fundraiser celebrating the impact of Open Access transit across the Richmond region! Join GRTC riders, community partners, regional leaders, artists, and advocates for an evening highlighting how public transportation connects people to opportunity while supporting the future of Open Access through the Transit Access Partnership…

RideFinders is proud to announce that we received the 2026 Outstanding Public Transit Marketing Award: Collaboration from the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) for our Count It. Change It. campaign. The award was presented during VTA’s Annual 2026 Conference & Bus Expo held May 19-20, 2026. The Count It. Change It. campaign connected commuter choices with…

GRTC & RideFinders are partnering with Kendra Scott for a fundraising event both in store & online. Visit the Store May 28th from 4pm to 6pm Mention GRTC RideFinders at checkout and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to support Open Access Transit on your behalf! Visit the Short Pump Town Center store! Shop…