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Blacksburg Ribbon Cutting
After 20 years of collaboration with DRPT, the Town of Blacksburg celebrated the grand opening of its new multimodal transit facility! Director Tiffany Robinson marked the occasion with remarks, joined by Avery Daugherty, Grant Sparks, and DRPT legend Neil Sherman. The HokieBird also made an appearance—posing for photos and wielding oversized ceremonial scissors with unexpected intensity.
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2025 Virginia State Bus Roadeo
It might not be your first rodeo, but it could have been your first roadeo — that’s road-eo, as in buses, cones, and serious driving skills! Jayla Parker and Avery Daugherty hit the pavement for the 2025 Virginia State Bus Roadeo in Fairfax, VA—a two-day showdown where transit agencies from across the Commonwealth competed in operator and driver events to show off their skills and crown the best of the best.
Next year, we’re going all in on the Western flair—boots, hats, and all!
 Fun fact: Roadeos take place all over Virginia year-round, and some events—like the driving competitions—are open to the public. Yeehaw!
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Southeast Rail Forum
Randy Selleck and Taylor Holden represented DRPT at the 2025 Southeast Rail Forum in Raleigh, NC. Randy gave a great presentation on Virginia’s role in the Corridor ID program, offering insight into the future of rail in our region.
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WATA Groundbreaking
Big shovels, big smiles! DRPT staff joined Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) for the groundbreaking of their Northern Transfer Center—a decade in the making. With $13.3 million in funding from seven different sources, this project is a huge win for the region. Tiffany Robinson gave remarks, and the DRPT crew helped kick off the build in true ceremonial style.
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Career Days
Linda Balderson and Jordan Chapman went back to school this spring for a doubleheader of career days. Linda spoke with curious students at Sandston Elementary about DRPT’s work, while Jordan held things down at Glen Lea Elementary. The students there weren’t totally convinced when she tried to pass off Virginia Breeze luggage tags as skibidi rizz backpack swag—but hey, A for effort.
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ACEC Reception
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Habitat for Humanity
DRPT employees rolled up their sleeves and gave back! Two groups volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, proving that our commitment to community goes beyond transit and rail—we’re just as passionate about building strong foundations, both literally and figuratively.
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Central Virginia Benefits Fair
Chris McAllister and Deborah Barnett kicked off the very first Central Virginia Benefits Fair with the theme “Spring into Health and Wellness.” State employees connected with vendors, explored their benefits options, and attended breakout sessions—one of which featured our very own Chris Arabia, who spoke about the advantages of public transit, vanpooling, and the ConnectingVA app for commuting. Several DRPT team members were also on hand to support the event and host a table, sharing helpful resources and information with attendees.
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2025 CTAV Virginia State Paratransit & 35 Foot Bus Roadeo
Remember our fun fact earlier? Well, here’s proof in action—another Roadeo! Avery Daugherty, Kyle Trissel, and Tiffany Dubinsky made their way to Lynchburg for the Community Transportation Association of Virginia (CTAV)-hosted event, which featured two divisions and 36 talented competitors. From pre-trip inspections and CDL knowledge to wheelchair securement and a tough obstacle course, participants were put to the test. It was a day full of precision driving, strong teamwork, and serious skill behind the wheel.
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