GRTC (Greater Richmond Transportation Company) is a local government-owned public service company (essentially a ‘public-private partnership’) which operates an urban-suburban bus line based in Richmond, Virginia.

From announcement:

GRTC is planning the future of high-capacity transit in the Richmond Region. Building on the success of Pulse’s Broad Street route, GRTC is studying potential corridors for a second route running from north to south and connecting to the Broad Street route in Downtown Richmond. GRTC is coordinating with the City of Richmond, Henrico County, and Chesterfield County to determine a route that optimizes regional ridership, accessibility, and equity. This project focuses on getting to an alignment that makes sense as a next step in growing Richmond’s BRT network.

The study area includes U.S. 1 between Virginia Center Commons and Chester, U.S. 60 from Downtown Richmond to Westchester Commons, and U.S. 360 from Downtown Richmond to Commonwealth Center Parkway. GRTC will evaluate how this north-south route will cross the James River, using either the Route 1 Bridge, the Manchester Bridge, or the Mayo Bridge. The ultimate recommendation at the end of this step of the planning process will be a potential north-south BRT alignment along some combination of the corridors being studied. The decision on where to start first will help us as we move forward with funding and design of the potential route.

This step of the planning process is just the first in a series of steps that must be approved before actual construction of the project can begin. Once an alternative is selected, GRTC will begin the environmental review process, and develop cost and ridership estimates. GRTC will conduct public outreach at each step in the process.

Story Map
To learn more about the study and help us plan this new north-south line, click through the following Story Map bit.ly/Pulse-North-South-Survey

Open Houses
Join us at an in-person open house to learn more about the study and provide feedback on proposed options. Both meetings will present the same material.

Open houses are from 5:30 – 7:30 pm with brief presentation at 6 pm.

Monday, May 8, 2023
John Marshall High School
4225 Old Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
Bus Stop: Chamberlayne & Westminster (Route 1, 3-minute walk)

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
River City Middle School
6300 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224
Bus Stop: Hull & Elkhardt School (Route 1C, 3-minute walk)

GRTC strives to provide reasonable accomodations and services for persons who require special assistance to participate in this public involvement opportunity. Contact GRTC’s ADA Coordinator at (804) 358-3871 x434 or adacoordinator@ridegrtc.com for more information. Para informacion en espanol llame al (804) 358-3871 x434.