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We're tackling transit myths! Join us as we talk about some of the common things mentioned in the transit world. Together, Royall, Thomas and Amy will highlight a myth and talk about whether or not it's true.

Do all transit agencies decide their services? Is transit safe? Does anyone even ride transit? We're covering all these, and more in this special series on Going Places: Transit Myths Everyone's Talking About.

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goCommute is the region's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program. Join us as we talk with Amber-Leigh Wimbrough, Senior Commuter Outreach Specialist, about all the ways your commute could be connecting your community this fall.

Plus, special guest Ariel Gardner returns for the transit take on commuting in the Hampton Roads region.

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Join goCommute for Take A Break with goCo on Wednesday, October 14! Stop by Commercial Place Park in Downtown Norfolk between 11am - 1pm to build your commuter lunchbox and learn about commuting options here in Hampton Roads.

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Mobile fare has reached Hampton Roads Transit! Thomas talks with Sheri Dixon and Michael Price of HRT to see how their new mobile ticketing program - GoMobile - is changing the future of transit fare in the system.

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Everyone talks about 'the next generation', but what does that mean? For Ariel Gardner & Gus Maxwell of Hampton Roads Transit, it's two things:

👉 Free rides to high schoolers in six cities of Hampton Roads

👉 Getting high schoolers to provide meaningful, impactful feedback to transit providers

In this episode, we find out about how local transit agencies are navigating a changing ridership, plus reflect on the past and look forward to the future.

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William Harrell has held a variety of titles in his 40 years of public service. Alexis sits down with him in his last days of 14 years as President & CEO of Hampton Roads Transit to talk about his career, what it takes to lead, and more.

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All over the US, cities are seeing a revival of interest in urban planning and development that puts transit at the core. On this episode of Going Places, we sit down with Sam Sink of Kimley-Horn to talk all things Transit-Oriented Development here in Hampton Roads - and beyond!

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Hampton Roads businesses can connect with commuters, both from an employer and consumer perspective. In this episode of Going Places, Amy sits down with long-time colleague and ✨ professional bestie ✨ Steve Harrison of the Hampton Roads Alliance to talk all things economic development + Hampton Roads (two of her top five favorite things, tbh).

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What does it take to make our streets pedestrian-friendly, bikeable, safe, inviting, and... dare we say... complete?

Joni us as we chat with content creator Jon Jon Weslowski, also known as @thehappyurbanist, about all things street design, planning, bike-friendly infrastructure, and more.

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In early 2026, Mariia Zimmerman was appointed the Director of the Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transit (DRPT). Alexis sat down with Mariia to talk all things transit in the commonwealth, plus talk about a few things specific to Hampton Roads.

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Did transitioning from mass transit to highway installation impact specific communities right here in Hampton Roads? Here's what the experts have to say.For Part 2 of Transit Tea You Didn't Know You Needed, we sat down with Dr. Johnny Finn and Audrey Hale, both with Christopher Newport University. They've been studying the impacts of highway noise pollution in communities across Hampton Roads.

Dr. Finn is an Associate Professor & Department Chair of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology at CNU.

Connect with Dr. Finn on LinkedIn | Check out Dr. Finn's Substack

Audrey is currently a senior at CNU and works with Dr. Finn as an undergraduate researcher.

Missed part one? We've made it easy for you ➡️ Listen to part one of Transit Tea.

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