Funding for transit requires more than fares and local contributions. Amy Jordan sits down with Noelle Pinkard, HRT's Organizational Advancement Officer, to discuss all the ways transit agencies develop relationships with elected officials to secure funding that fills the gaps needed in transit. Plus, hear a bit about the phenomenon called the 'Transit Death Spiral' - which most transit agencies are facing now that Covid-19 emergency funding is ending.

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If farebox revenue doesn't come close to covering the operational costs of public transportation, then why not just have free fare? In this episode, we tackle the free fare debate: what it is, who's debating it and the reasons many riders don't want to see fares become free (or even reduced).

Wondering about representation in transportation? Check out COMTO - the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials!

Not to get too wonky, but it takes money to run transit. And the cash collected from fare boxes or automated machines doesn’t nearly cover the costs.

In this episode, fittingly at the start of the fiscal year, we’ll break down how we’re funded, how every Hampton Roads city contributes, how grants and other funding work and where they come from, and how to get involved to support transit through your commissioner, city council etc.

Rodney, Sheri and Matt are back to share the results of Hampton Roads Transit's Origin & Destination Study - the first since 2016.

In this episode, we talk who's riding transit, where they're going, and what it means for the future of public transit here in Hampton Roads.

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Exploring Hampton Roads just got easier, all thanks to public transit! In part 1 of this 2 part series, hear from HRT's very own about how you can plan your trip, find the next upcoming stop times, and even how to buy fares.

This episode's guests are:

• Rodney Davis, Director of Customer Relations
• Sheri Dixon, Director of Revenue
• Matthew Sutherland, Customer Service Supervisor

Stay tuned for part 2, where we talk with these same folks about transit by the numbers.

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Whether you’re a commuter, employer, invested in making transit more accessible for all, or simply want to know how we operate, this podcast will cover topics and trends with Hampton Roads Transit experts, industry thought leaders, community trailblazers and everyday transit users. Like us on Facebook

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