News & Events
Try Transit Week
TRAFFIX has partnered with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) to celebrate Try Transit Week, September 18-22, 2017. Why spend time sitting in traffic when you can leave the driving to the professionals! Read a book, watch a video, or catch up on sleep when you take transit. In the past year, […]
Read MoreBike Month Celebrations
The TRAFFIX team was out and about during Bike Month. During the month, bike commuters achieved the following results: Replaced 4,511 vehicle trips Reduced VMT miles by 4,511 Prevented 9.74 tons of CO@ Saved $11,759 in commuting costs Saved 900 parking spots per week Burned 845,247 calories Partnered with the Downtown Norfolk Consortium to promote […]
Read MoreMay is National Bike Month
To celebrate, HRT’s Traffix Program is hosting events during Bike to Work Week in Hampton Roads. Learn the benefits of traveling by bike, and how simple it is to pair public transit with your bike. For instance, did you know you can take your bike on HRT’s light rail service The Tide and on the […]
Read MoreTelework Week
March 6-10, 2017 Telework can be a mutually beneficial relationship for employer and employee. The employer will see a reduction in operational cost, increase in productivity level and a reduction in absenteeism. In addition, employee morale tends to be increased with there is a telework arrangement. Keep in mind employers may be able to receive […]
Read MoreMilitary Outreach Contributes to Increase Incentive Program Participation
TRAFFIX staff has been making strides at local military installations around Hampton Roads. Over the past year, we have been working to improve commuter options by promoting the TRAFFIX office and ticket vending machine (TVM) in Building C-9 at Naval Station Norfolk. “Emily Cass manages the TRAFFIX program onboard Naval Station Norfolk. Her hands-on engagement […]
Read MoreTRAFFIX Partners with Enterprise Rideshare and VRide
On July 1, 2015, the current vanpool program will transition from Hampton Roads Transit’s TRAFFIX program to third party private van leasing vendors. “This is really an exciting new program that will assure our current customers the availability of new vans equipped with the latest van technology.” —Latwana McClure, TRAFFIX Vanpool Manager In addition, grant […]
Read MoreMacArthur Square Gets a Bike Repair Station
TRAFFIX opened its first bike repair station in MacArthur Square today. The bike repair station in conveniently located near the HRT light rail and bus stops along East City Hall Avenue. The bike repair station includes tools for minor repairs, a bicycle pump and a stand upon which to hold a bicycle aloft while working […]
Read MoreNewport News Transit Center Gets a Bike Repair Station
TRAFFIX opened its second bike repair station at HRT’s Newport News Transit Center on June 4, 2015 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Newport News Mayor McKinley Price and Hampton Roads Transit’s President and CEO William E. Harrell marked the occasion before a group of transit riders and guests. The bike repair station includes tools for […]
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