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Going Places

Going Places

By: Hampton Roads Transit
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Welcome to Going Places, where we bring a new perspective to transit. Whether you’re a commuter, employer, invested in making transit more accessible for all, or simply want to know how we operate, this podcast will cover topics and trends with Hampton Roads Transit experts, industry thought leaders, community trailblazers, and everyday transit users.Hampton Roads Transit Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 10: Ditching Driving Alone with goCommute
    Jul 1 2025

    Driving alone seems convenient, but it is a huge personal expense. Lots of people prefer driving alone, but you don't have to. goCommute is the Hampton Roads region's Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM, for short).

    We sat down with Monique Lynch, the Program Specialist for goCommute, to talk about all the ways people can ditch driving alone and explore the benefits of commuting smarter.

    Get Connected with goCommute

    Check out goCommute's website

    Follow goCommute on Instagram

    Like goCommute on Facebook

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    12 mins
  • Episode 9: Small but Mighty - A Conversation with the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority
    Jun 10 2025

    Did you know that Hampton Roads is actually served by three separate transit agencies? That's right - HRT covers Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach; Suffolk Transit serves the City of Suffolk; and the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) covers James City County, York County/Yorktown, and Williamsburg.

    Join us for this conversation featuring Ben Goodill, the Director of Planning & Administration, and Iyanla XO, the Marketing & Administrative Specialist, to learn about all things WATA!

    Want to contribute a name option for the new transportation center in North Williamsburg? Take the survey! Hurry - it's only open until June 16!

    Stay connected with WATA:

    Like them on Facebook

    Follow them on Instagram

    Connect with them on LinkedIn

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    27 mins
  • Episode 8: The Future of Transit
    May 1 2025

    The evolution of transit continues! In this episode, we chat with Severine Koen, the Northeast Team Lead of Via, the mobility partner of Hampton Roads Transit providing OnDemand Rideshare services.

    OnDemand is currently a pilot program in Hampton Roads, available in select zones of Newport News and Virginia Beach.

    Listen to Severine talk about what OnDemand Rideshare - aka Microtransit - is, how it works, and who's currently using it in Hampton Roads.

    For more information, check out OnDemand.

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    17 mins
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