Our Mission

Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The mission of the RMTA is to build and operate a variety of public system and offer public services, especially transportation related, within the Richmond metropolitan area, each of which is operated and financed primarily by user fees. Our efforts are dedicated to the following constituents:

 

To our customers

we will provide safe, convenient, efficient System and excellent customer service while maintaining the lowest feasible costs.

 

To our employees

we will promote a safe and pleasant work environment, provide an opportunity to advance according to their abilities and fairly compensate based on performance.

 

To our bondholders

we will operate in a financially sound and prudent manner and meet all debt payments and other legally imposed requirements to insure the protection of their interests. Our mission can be best accomplished through the sound management of existing projects and consideration of additional projects as approved by the City of Richmond and the Counties of Chesterfield and Henrico.

 

These projects are financed primarily through user fee schedules which offer the lowest possible costs to the public, fairly compensate employees, and offer financial safety to bondholders.

 

Company Overview

In accordance with legislation by the Virginia General Assembly, the Authority is managed by a sixteen member Board. In addition to the Board, the organization is made up of key executive staff to manage: Engineering, Finance, Human Financial Documents and Auditing. Executive staff has oversight of the 80 staff members of the Authority.

Our History

Timeline

George W. Cheadle is named first General Manager
George W. Cheadle is named first General Manager
RMTA is created by Virginia General Assembly
RMTA is created by Virginia General Assembly
RMTA purchases the Boulevard Bridge
RMTA purchases the Boulevard Bridge
Powhite Parkway opens to Cary Street
Powhite Parkway opens to Cary Street
Parham Express Bus Service. The pilot program was introduced in cooperation with the City of Richmond, the County of Henrico, and the Virginia Department of Highways
Parham Express Bus Service. The pilot program was introduced in cooperation with the City of Richmond, the County of Henrico, and the Virginia Department of Highways
Second Street Parking Deck opens
Second Street Parking Deck opens
Downtown Expressway opens to Seventh Street
Downtown Expressway opens to Seventh Street
Connecting ramps to and final portions of I-95 completed
Connecting ramps to and final portions of I-95 completed
The Diamond opens
The Diamond opens
Robert M. Berry is named CEO
Robert M. Berry is named CEO
Powhite Parkway Bridge widened from six to ten lanes: sections of Powhite parkway widened by one lane
Powhite Parkway Bridge widened from six to ten lanes: sections of Powhite parkway widened by one lane
Carytown Parking Decks open
Carytown Parking Decks open
Downtown Expressway Parking Deck opens
Downtown Expressway Parking Deck opens
Boulevard Bridge closes for major renovations
Boulevard Bridge closes for major renovations
Financial restructuring allows RMTA to stand alone without City financial support
Financial restructuring allows RMTA to stand alone without City financial  support
RMTA begins operation of Main Street Station
RMTA begins operation of Main Street Station
Tropical Storm Gaston floods Powhite Parkway, Main Street Station
Tropical Storm Gaston floods Powhite Parkway, Main Street Station
Powhite Parkway express lanes open
Powhite Parkway express lanes open
RMTA completes $62 million debt payment to the City
RMTA completes $62 million debt payment to the City
Downtown Expressway express lanes open
Downtown Expressway express lanes open
Angela L. Gray is named CEO
Angela L. Gray is named CEO
Transfer of parking decks and Diamond to the City
Transfer of parking decks and Diamond to the City
Name changed to Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority by the Virginia General Assembly
Name changed to Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority by the Virginia General Assembly
First ever reversible dedicated E-ZPass lane installed at Boulevard Bridge
First ever reversible dedicated E-ZPass lane installed at Boulevard Bridge
I-95 deck rehabilitation
I-95 deck rehabilitation
Virginia General Assembly passes legislation allowing RMTA to construct, own, and operate coliseums and arenas
Virginia General Assembly passes legislation allowing RMTA to construct, own, and operate coliseums and arenas
RMTA celebrates 50th Anniversary
RMTA celebrates 50th Anniversary
Joi T. Dean is named CEO
Joi T. Dean is named CEO
Transferred management of Main Street Station to the City of Richmond
Transferred management of Main Street Station to the City of Richmond
Operational changes including reduced full service hours due to COVID-19 pandemic
Operational changes including reduced full service hours due to COVID-19 pandemic
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