Three virtual transit-oriented development workshops seek input for GRTC bus rapid transit route
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The Greater Richmond Transit Corporation wants to hear your suggestions on changes and improvements to the neighborhoods around the planned bus rapid transit stations along the future Pulse North-South Corridor.
The forthcoming express bus will connect to the existing Pulse bus line at the Downtown Transfer Station and terminate at Brook Road.
There are multiple planned bus stops in Henrico for the Pulse bus rapid transit line, In the first phase, the bus will terminate at the Brookhill Azalea Shopping Center, with at least three stops along the way. In a future phase, the Pulse bus will extend up to Virginia Center Commons.
The route to the south will extend down to Springline at District 60 in the first phase, and then to the Walmart Way Shopping Center in Midlothian.
The actual bus line is years away, with construction for the first phase expected to take place between 2028 and 2031.
In three upcoming virtual workshops that take place over the next two weeks, the public is invited to learn more about a transit-oriented development study to create more walkable, vibrant communities near transit. The GRTC is specifically looking at encouraging more housing, shops, jobs and amenities close to where people ride transit.
The dates of the workshops are:
• Monday, July 28 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 30 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 5 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At the workshops, participants can share their ideas about how the GRTC and the community can “strengthen connections and enhance neighborhoods along the North-South Pulse route” according to a press release.
Transit-oriented development can boost transit ridership, attract investment to the region, expand the bus network and support local zoning and development goals, GRTC materials said.
Those participating in any of the Zoom sessions are asked to register in advance using this link.
People who cannot attend the Zoom workshops can still give feedback on the Pulse North-South Corridor transit-oriented development by submitting a comment card online.
Dina Weinstein is the Citizen’s community vitality reporter and a Report for America corps member, covering housing, health and transportation. Support her work and articles like this one by making a contribution to the Citizen.
