Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Today is . These blue and white signs at rail crossings are vital for notifying the railroads and first responders about emergencies on tracks.

As DRPT Director Mariia Zimmerman recently shared, "Take a second to educate yourself about rail crossing safety because you won’t get a second chance to in a crisis.”

Visit Operation Lifesaver Inc. to learn more.



Alt Text: A video explaining how to using Emergency Notification System signs in an emergency.

Take goWATA and Virginia Breeze Bus Lines if you want a travel option for with a little more horsepower 🐎 than our founders had at their disposal 🚌.

Alt Text: A video comparing the founders having to ride horses to modern travelers having better options by taking buses for Virginia's 250th Celebrations.

Visit the "DRPT In The News" page of our website to catch yourself up on:
💵 Our budget news
🚆 A recent RIA grant
🚗 The Commuter Choice Program
🦺 ENS Sign Awareness Day
..faster than a sloth in a stream 🌊.

Alt Text: A video of the Virginia Breeze driving down a highway that has four things you need to know listed above it.

Buses and boats? We 'ship it! 🚌+⛵=😍

Be sure to take Hampton Roads Transit to see tall ships during Sail250 Virginia.

Alt Text: A video suggesting riders use transit to get to Sail 250 VA.

We're celebrating America's Birthday in Red, White, and Breeze and encourage you all to do the same. Visit virginiabreeze.org today to learn more ❤️ 🤍 💙 Virginia Breeze Bus Lines

Alt Text: A video showing that the Virginia Breeze connects to Norfolk, Charlottesville, Richmond, Williamsburg and D.C.