Category: RideFinders News

In partnership with the Crater Planning District Commission, we invite community members, commuters, and employers to share feedback on important regional transportation updates. The Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) project list and the Regional Air Quality Conformity Report are currently being updated, and public input is a critical part of this process. These plans include…

Regional transportation investments shape how people move, access jobs, and connect across our communities. We encourage stakeholders, employers, and commuters in the Richmond region to review and share feedback on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2027–2030 update led by our partners at PlanRVA and the Richmond Region Transportation Planning Organization. This is an important opportunity…

Take a bite in supporting an open access transit network across the RVA region. On Wednesday, March 11, RideFinders’ Transit Access Partnership (TAP) and GRTC are hosting a special fundraiser at Chipotle Mexican Grill at 7106 Midlothian Turnpike to help support Open Access Transit across the region. From 4 PM to 8 PM, 25 percent of sales at this location will go directly toward keeping…

Take 5 minutes to complete the region’s transportation Safety Plan! Now through March 31st, our partners at PlanRVA are seeking public opinion and ideas about how to make the region safer for everyone traveling by any mode. They update this plan based on data, local existing plans and public input. The survey is short, anonymous and…

February is the month of love, and this year we’re inviting you to share the love of your commute by making travel choices that benefit your wallets, your community, and the environment. Valentine’s Day is a reminder to care for the people in our lives and the communities we call home. Choosing a shared or…

New changes are coming to better serve the Southside community. Route 88 will be replaced by the Broad Rock LINK Microtransit zone on January 26, offering riders a more flexible and convenient way to get where they need to go. The Broad Rock LINK Microtransit zone launched in October and is showing strong early success. Broad Rock LINK…

As we head into the new year, it’s a great time to make sure you’re familiar with an important commuter benefit designed to support flexible, reliable travel options. In July 2025, RideFinders transitioned from the Emergency Ride Home program to the ConnectingVA Ride Home Rewards program. While the name has changed, the purpose and benefit…

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…

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…

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…