Going Places

Going Places

Welcome to Going Places, where we bring a new perspective to transit. 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.

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April 10, 2025 17 mins

Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are turning away from the driver's seat. In this episode of Going Places, we sit down with Scott Campbell, millennial and President of VIA Design, an architecture firm located steps away from Norfolk's MacArthur Square Tide light rail station, to talk about how young professionals feel about public transit.


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Each year, public transit agencies, staff and supporters visit Richmond, VA to speak with legislators about the importance of transit in our communities. Hosted annuallyby the Virginia Transit Association, this event is the perfect opportunity to talk all things transit on a legislative level.

Join host Amy Jordan for an on-site experience during Transit Advocacy Day! Hear from elected officials and transit organization representati...

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December 5, 2024 52 mins

Developing transit takes time, patience and a lot of public input. Hear from HRT's Director of Transit Development (*not* transportation!) in this episode of Going Places.

Looking for information on all of HRT's current Transit Planning Studies and Projects? Check out the list and read up on all the current docs.

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November 1, 2024 23 mins

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 emergen...

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October 10, 2024 56 mins

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!

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September 25, 2024 17 mins

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 e...

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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

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August 15, 2024 13 mins

Meet Thomas, Royall, Amy, and Alexis, the rotating hosts here on Going Places, a podcast that brings a new perspective to transit.

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 Faceboo...

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