WillWeaverRVA Posted April 29, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2014 I figure since I'm from Richmond, Virginia, I might as well contribute some local stuff. I have a love-hate relationship with GRTC (Greater Richmond Transit Company), which is in need of major expansion. Unfortunately, the counties surrounding Richmond that have a stake in its operations aren't exactly in favor of adding routes, with Chesterfield County residents being outright opposed to any sort of BRT or light rail. The only real advances GRTC has made is the creation of a transfer plaza in downtown Richmond to make transfers between lines much easier, and feasibility studies for a BRT line along Broad Street (the main thoroughfare, which once had streetcars and trolleys). Some people in the city want light rail, but it's probably not happening in our lifetimes. Anyway, here's the results of some busfanning I've done: #41 (#611) at 9th Street #6 (#115) bypassing temporarily closed 9 St/Broad St stop: #74 (#309) crossing Manchester Bridge: #74 (#408) at 8 St/Broad St, signed to promote VCU baseball: Also, even though it's no longer a GRTC line, I'll include the VCU Campus Connector while I'm at it. (Virginia Commonwealth University has two campuses that are connected by a small network of bus lines.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Bus Posted April 30, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 30, 2014 I remember when I used to live in Richmond and I used to love GRTC. It's good to see that they've gotten some new buses. Nice photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillWeaverRVA Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted May 1, 2014 I remember when I used to live in Richmond and I used to love GRTC. It's good to see that they've gotten some new buses. Nice photos. Thanks. Yeah, the fleet has been getting some much needed refreshing. Looks like most of the new buses are various New Flyer or Gillig CNG models (though I'm not sure what model the express buses are, I haven't posted any express bus photos yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Bus Posted May 1, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 1, 2014 1501 - 1503 are 2006 D4500CTs and 1505 - 1508 are 2011 D4500CTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted March 30, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 30, 2018 Its cool to see Richmond is a Gillig Fleet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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