Going Places
Podcast Description
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.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes related to public transit, such as legislative advocacy, development processes, funding challenges, user demographics, and community engagement. Recent episodes include discussions on the Transit Advocacy Day event, the politics behind transit funding, and an exploration of the free fare debate in public transportation.

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.
Ever looked at a road map of Hampton Roads and wondered ”Why are you the way that you are?” Yeah, us too. On this episode of Going Places, we sat down with acclaimed local historian and Norfolk State University professor, Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, to talk all things transportation history in Hampton Roads.
And what about the lasting effects of these transportation decisions? Did they have any impact? Stay tuned for Part 2 with Christopher Newport University professor Dr. Johnny Finn!
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