The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT) is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. The agency's mission is "to connect and improve the quality of life for all Virginians with innovative transportation solutions." The three primary areas of VDRPT activity are the state's railroads, public transportation, and commuter services.
History The agency was formerly a section within the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). In 1992, the state General Assembly established DRPT as a separate department, reporting to the Virginia Secretary of Transportation and the Commonwealth Transportation Board. VDOT continued to be responsible for most highways and related facilities, such as ferry systems, bridges, and tunnels.
Services As a now-separate agency, VDRPT still works closely with VDOT, as well as with other state transportation agencies responsible for aviation and ports.
VDRPT operates the Virginia Breeze intercity bus service.Virginia Breeze Bus Lines official website. Accessed April 27, 2023.
List of directors
+ No. Director Took office Left office Governor 1 Leo J. Bevon September 14, 1992 Douglas Wilder, George Allen, Jim Gilmore, Mark Warner 2 Karen Rae August 19, 2002 Mark Warner 3 Corey Hill (acting) Feb 21, 2006 Tim Kaine 4 Matthew Tucker June 1, 2006 Tim Kaine 5 Charles M. "Chip" Badger (acting) December 12, 2008 Tim Kaine 6 Thelma Drake January 2010 Bob McDonnell 7 Jennifer Mitchell January 2014 Terry McAuliffe, Ralph Northam 8 Jennifer Debruhl (acting) March 2022 Glenn Youngkin 9 Jennifer Debruhl July 22, 2022 Glenn Youngkin 10 Zach Trogdon (interim) June 2024 Glenn Youngkin 11 Tiffany Robinson November 2024 Glenn Youngkin 12 Mariia Zimmerman January 17, 2026 Abigail Spanberger
See also Transportation in Virginia
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