Posts in Transportation
Embracing Regional Transit Authorities: A Path Forward for Charlottesville and Albemarle County

Read our latest blog discussing a pivotal moment for the future of transit in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. On Wednesday, December 11, and Monday, December 16, respectively, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council are expected to vote in favor of forming a Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Check out to learn more about the vote, and the value of developing Regional Transit Authorities throughout Central Virginia.

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Thank You, Caetano!

During an organization's lifetime, certain individuals make their mark and help shape the organization's mission and vision. We know those individuals cannot stay with us forever but must pursue new and exciting endeavors. Read to see a brief look at five remarkable accomplishments during Caetano’s five years of service.

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Riding the Metrics: Public Transit Performance in Virginia

This blog post is the first in a series that dives into competitive and formula funding for transit in Virginia. In this series, we’ll show how key indicators, such as ridership and operating costs, relate to each other in determining agencies’ ability to compete for State and Federal funding streams. With the insight of transit agency leaders, we consider lessons that Charlottesville and Albemarle County’s transit services can learn from their peers competing for the same pots of money. 

Join us this week as we look at CAT’s ridership performance in comparison with fellow Virginian transit agencies in Blacksburg, the Greater Richmond Area and Arlington, and as we ask their decision-makers: what drives successful public transportation systems?

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