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Help shape GRTC’s future

GRTC introduces proposed changes for next 10+ years of Richmond transit
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How do you picture Richmond transit in 2033? | Photo by RICtoday
GRTC is in the midst of creating its Transit Strategic Plan, which will outline the transit company’s goals in Richmond for the next decade. Now in the second phase of the planning process, GRTC has released a series of proposed changes including route updates, additions, and service improvements.

🚌 Background

Where should the bus go? Should it stay free? What neighborhoods need microtransit? GRTC is asking the public all these questions and more — you can let them know your answers by filling out this survey before Wednesday, Dec. 27.

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Read more about the 50+ year history of GRTC.

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🚏 Proposed changes

Recommendations span from expanding hours of service and increasing frequencies to adding entire routes. Here are a few highlights:
  • East-West Pulse | Extending the Pulse line west from Willow Lawn to Parham Road by adding two stations, plus improving frequencies
  • North-South BRT | Introducing a North-South version of the Pulse that starts on Chamberlayne at Azalea Avenues, goes downtown, crosses the Manchester Bridge, then travels down Hull Street and Midlothian Turnpike
  • Route 1 | Expand Route 1 north to reach the Virginia Center Commons redevelopment site
  • Airport Express | Add an express route to Richmond International Airport from downtown
Curious about a particular route? Find its proposed changes, including express routes.

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One pop-up event is at the new Downtown Transfer Station.

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🎙️ Get involved

The survey will be open until Wednesday, Dec. 27. It’ll let you provide feedback on up to three routes, but if you’d like to comment on more, you can fill out the survey more than once.

GRTC is also hosting a series of pop-up events this week to gather feedback. See which routes will be up for discussion at each event.
  • Today | 2-5 p.m. | Southside Plaza
  • Tomorrow | 4-7 p.m. | Downtown Transfer Station
  • Thursday, Nov. 30 | 4-7 p.m. | 23rd & Franklin
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Events
Tuesday, Nov. 28
  • Christmas at the Inn | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen | $5 | Check out the final day of this market event for homemade treasures, tea, and baked goods.
  • Happy Hour of Giving | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Three Notch’d Brewing Company, 2930 W. Broad St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Enjoy brews and appetizers at this transit-themed trivia night and help fundraise for RVA Rapid Transit.
  • A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Hippodrome Theater, 528 N. 2nd St., Richmond | $25-$35 | Experience the joy of the season with performers including Rodney Stith, Ant the Symbol, Tin Can Fish Band, and Susan Greenbaum.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Friday, Dec. 1
  • Merry Market | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 9 | Times vary | Maymont, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond | $0-$10 | Ring in the holiday season with two weekends of cozy fire pits, a local artisan market, craft workshops, and visits with Saint Nicholas.
Saturday, Dec. 2
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Seasonal

🎁 Find unique gifts at The Bizarre Bazaar holiday market
The Bizarre Bazaar
The Christmas Collection is an annual tradition held since 1975. | Photo provided by The Bizarre Bazaar
If you’re like us and can’t resist a local market, mark your calendar for The Bizarre Bazaar’s Christmas Collection from Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

Shop 475 booths from craftspeople, boutiques, small businesses, artists, and more to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Pro tip: wear your comfortable shoes so you can stop by all of the exclusive exhibitors.

Tickets are $11 for general admission and $16 for early entrance.
Snag tickets early to save $1
News Notes
Open
  • A new breakfast and lunch spot is open downtown on Sixth Street. Owners Ginny Sower and Justin Cropper want Wishbone Food Shop to be a place where diners can swing by for a breakfast burrito or sit down and stay for a while. Try it out weekdays from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Richmond Magazine)
Coming Soon
  • Detroit-style pizza pop-up Secret Squares is making the leap to a brick-and-mortar location. Owner Willoughby Obenchain wants to open at 306 N. 29th St. in the spring. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Community
  • If you park your car in the Carver District, new parking decals for 2024 are now on sale. Residents can purchase a permit online, by mail, or in person. Current permits expire at the end of the year.
Development
  • More age-restricted homes could be coming to an area near Magnolia Green Golf Club in Chesterfield. The Crescent Group wants approval from the Board of Supervisors to build the new development, which would include 328 townhomes and around 225 apartments. (Richmond BizSense)
Film
  • The Byrd Theatre has announced its lineup of December movies and the schedule is full of holiday favorites. Catch “Die Hard,” “Elf,” “Scrooged,” and four screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” just in time for Christmas.
Try This
  • Know a local musician? There’s another round of free portrait sessions for the 2023 Richmond Chronicle Dec. 9-12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Camel. The yearbook project will document all aspects the River City music scene.
Holiday
  • You may remember 13 years ago when the Rudolph balloon suffered an unfortunate collision with a stop light during the Christmas Parade. This year’s event will be Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at the Science Museum at 10:15 a.m. and heading east down Broad — hopefully with no deflated reindeer. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Finance
  • Big box stores continue to lobby for the Credit Card Competition Act — a bill that could dismantle credit card rewards. If signed into law, corporations would benefit from lower fees by potentially sacrificing the security and benefits of cardholders. Learn more about the bill and ways to voice your stance.**
Pets
  • Ever wanted to decode your pet’s DNA? Basepaws’ pet DNA tests provide insights into 300+ dog breeds and 280 health markers — and they’re $85 for Black Friday.*
**This message is brought to you by The Points Guy.
 
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This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to shine a light on our Six & Main brand partners that give back to various communities.

These small businesses are members of 1% For the Planet, partner with food banks, donate to animal rescue groups, and more.

Businesses include Rainier Watch (outdoor apparel essentials), Major Darling (dog essentials), and Sleep Swag (sleep essentials).

Use the button below to support more small businesses that are helping local communities and beyond.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
I’ve got my eye on a few screenings at The Byrd next month. The schedule also includes two classic Meg Ryan romantic comedies — “You’ve Got Mail” next week and “When Harry Met Sally” closer to New Year’s Eve.
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