About us
Virginia Regional Transit
We are a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization called Virginia Regional Transit. We specialize in providing high quality, affordable community transportation service solutions. Our organization is based out of Purcellville Virginia and serves fifteen different jurisdictions including Loudoun, Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, Clarke, Warrenton, Augusta, and Charlottesville. Our services include direct passenger service, transit system management and contracted transit related services for public and private organizations.
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Driving towards the future
Letter from the Chairman
As you will see from the data and comments attached, Virginia Regional Transit has continued to grow at a substantial rate after the difficult years of the pandemic. Our services were provided to almost 600,000 riders in 17% of the counties of the Commonwealth. On any business day we will have over 70 buses on the road, providing timely, safe and comfortable transportation for many passengers who would have no other means of transport.
All this is provided through federal, state and local funding, implemented by the committed efforts of local community leaders, management, and the reliable care of our drivers and staff. Our board of directors is active in providing advice as needed and public relations support at local and state levels.
The financial challenges ahead are significant, and we need and appreciate your assistance in promoting our presence and ability to meet growing needs for aid in “getting there.”
Thank you, all, for working with us. Your partnership is a critical part of our success
Sincerely,
Noel A. Brown, Chairman
Virginia Regional Transit
Noel Brown
Chairman of the Board
Vision
Virginia Regional Transit, a recognized leader in providing high-quality local and rural community transportation solutions.
Mission
Virginia Regional Transit, delivering safe, high quality, cost-effective transportation services.
Board of Directors
Bruce Simms
President and CEO
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As we conclude our 2024 fiscal year, I am pleased to report that Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) remains strong across all facets of the company. VRT ended the year with solid financials and increased ridership.
Public transit remains an essential part of every community as we help provide transportation to every individual needing it and improve their quality of life. As we have partnered with many local and regional government agencies, VRT has been instrumental in providing essential trips to those needing access to employment, medical facilities, and human service agencies.
While the tribulations of COVID are behind us, we are still challenged with the increased cost of living and the cost of doing business. This combined with fiscal challenges from our funding providers ensures the need for Virginia Regional Transit to be both frugal and diligent with taxpayers’ monies.
VRT currently provides public transportation to over 17% of the Commonwealth through various methods including Demand Response, Paratransit, Fixed Route, Deviated Fixed Route, and Commuter service through both contract and rural funding opportunities. During the past fiscal year, VRT provided transit in 16 of 93 counties across the Commonwealth run by over 135 highly trained and dedicated staff.
I want to express my utmost and deep appreciation for the work each VRT employee provides every day. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are proud of their dedication to excellent customer service.
The VRT team and Board are committed to making continual improvements, enhancing equity within our organization, and continue to focus on excellence in public transit for a safer and more connected Virginia. We look forward to another successful year ahead!
Noel Brown
Chairman of the Board
Janet Clarke
Board Vice Chair
Erin Rayner
Treasurer
Jim Askegren
Secretary
Shaelyn Mullaney
Director
Mary Gayle Holden
Director
Lisa Ann Peacock
Director
Eric McCann
Director