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All you need to know about Richmond International Airport
To help make your entire process at RIC as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s flights.
August 29, 2025 12:20 PM
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City gets another $10 million for street safety improvements
The grant comes from USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Virginia gets federal dollars to expand passenger rail service
More than $1.7 billion will be granted to help expand and speed service from DC to Richmond to Raleigh
December 11, 2023
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Estes cuts ribbon on new Richmond terminal
New terminal is next step in company’s 90+ year history in Richmond
December 4, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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How to avoid traffic from East Broad Street bridge construction
VDOT says the I-95 bridge rehabilitation will cause nightly traffic delays
November 29, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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GRTC introduces proposed changes for next 10+ years of Richmond transit
Explore the proposed changes, fill out a survey to share your thoughts, and shape the official Transit Strategic Plan
November 27, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Share your thoughts on the Richmond Connects transportation plan
The draft plan highlights strategies to improve multimodal transportation in Richmond over the next 5-10 years and beyond
November 22, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
GRTC extends deadline to apply for Rider Advisory Council
Richmonders can now apply to join the group until Dec. 4
November 6, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
It’s street sweeping season in Richmond
Here’s your need-to-know local info for street sweeping in Richmond.
October 13, 2023
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Staff
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GRTC launches new app partnership to keep riders connected
GRTC will now provide riders with a free Transit Royale subscription
October 12, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Here’s how VCU’s suggested pedestrian safety improvements would work
The university-commissioned study includes recommendations for more speed tables, high-visibility crosswalks, and bump-outs.
October 6, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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