Author: Cherika

  • Count It. Change It. – Turning Everyday Choices into Real Change

    Count It. Change It. – Turning Everyday Choices into Real Change

    Every commute counts. Every mile matters. And every choice you make—whether to drive solo, carpool, vanpool, bike, take transit, or telework—has the power to impact not just your wallet, but the world around you. That’s the heart behind Count It. Change It., a new campaign from your Team RideFinders that puts commuters in control of…

  • RideFinders Receives ACT Chesapeake Chapter’s TDM Collaboration and Cooperation Award

    RideFinders Receives ACT Chesapeake Chapter’s TDM Collaboration and Cooperation Award

    Recently, RideFinders received the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Collaboration and Cooperation Award from the Chesapeake Chapter of the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). This award recognizes organizations that join forces to advance effective strategies that reduce single-occupancy vehicle travel, support sustainable commuting, and improve regional mobility. This recognition highlights our efforts in promoting transit with…

  • Connecting People, Places, and Possibilities: FY25 Annual Report Now Live

    Connecting People, Places, and Possibilities: FY25 Annual Report Now Live

    We’re proud to release our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report – Connecting People, Places & Possibilities, highlighting a year of meaningful progress in advancing sustainable transportation options across the Richmond and Tri-Cities regions. The report showcases our impact through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, community outreach, and a renewed commitment to helping commuters choose greener ways…

  • TAP Into Transit Week October 20 -24

    TAP Into Transit Week October 20 -24

    This October, GRTC invites the region to TAP Into Transit, a weeklong celebration of zero-fare public transportation and the community effort that sustains it. In Fiscal Year 2025, GRTC provided more than 12 million rides, the highest ridership in our history! That record-breaking demand shows how vital zero-fare transit is for connecting workers to jobs, students to…

  • Help Shape the Future of the North–South Pulse

    Help Shape the Future of the North–South Pulse

    GRTC and its partners are inviting the community to share input on the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) planning study for the North–South Pulse corridor. Your feedback will help guide plans for more connected streets along this future bus rapid transit route. All meetings will be held 6–8 PM: Join us to learn more about the study and share your…

  • Celebrate TDM Week with Team RideFinders

    Celebrate TDM Week with Team RideFinders

    This week, we’re joining the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) and organizations nationwide in celebrating Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Week! TDM Week shines a spotlight on the innovative strategies and everyday choices that help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and create more sustainable, affordable, and healthier travel options for everyone. Whether it’s carpooling, vanpooling,…

  • August is National Wellness Month

    August is National Wellness Month

    August is National Wellness Month, and there’s no better time to focus on self-care and stress-free commutes. National Wellness Month encourages individuals to make self-care a priority, build healthy routines, and support their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Your morning mug of coffee (or tea!) pairs perfectly with a commute that supports your well-being: Prioritize your…