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

1966

George W. Cheadle is named first General Manager

George W. Cheadle is named first General Manager

1966

RMTA is created by Virginia General Assembly

RMTA is created by Virginia General Assembly

1969

RMTA purchases the Boulevard Bridge

RMTA purchases the Boulevard Bridge

1973

Powhite Parkway opens to Cary Street

Powhite Parkway opens to Cary Street

1973

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

1975

Second Street Parking Deck opens

Second Street Parking Deck opens

1976

Downtown Expressway opens to Seventh Street

Downtown Expressway opens to Seventh Street

1977

Connecting ramps to and final portions of I-95 completed

Connecting ramps to and final portions of I-95 completed

1985

The Diamond opens

The Diamond opens

1986

Robert M. Berry is named CEO

Robert M. Berry is named CEO

1987

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

1991

Carytown Parking Decks open

Carytown Parking Decks open

1992

Downtown Expressway Parking Deck opens

Downtown Expressway Parking Deck opens

1992

Boulevard Bridge closes for major renovations

Boulevard Bridge closes for major renovations

1992

Financial restructuring allows RMTA to stand alone without City financial  support

Financial restructuring allows RMTA to stand alone without City financial support

2003

RMTA begins operation of Main Street Station

RMTA begins operation of Main Street Station

2004

Tropical Storm Gaston floods Powhite Parkway, Main Street Station

Tropical Storm Gaston floods Powhite Parkway, Main Street Station

2008

Powhite Parkway express lanes open

Powhite Parkway express lanes open

2011

RMTA completes $62 million debt payment to the City

RMTA completes $62 million debt payment to the City

2013

Angela L. Gray is named CEO

Angela L. Gray is named CEO

2013

Downtown Expressway express lanes open

Downtown Expressway express lanes open

2014

Transfer of parking decks and Diamond to the City

Transfer of parking decks and Diamond to the City

2014

Name changed to Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority by the Virginia General Assembly

Name changed to Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority by the Virginia General Assembly

2016

First ever reversible dedicated E-ZPass lane installed at Boulevard Bridge

First ever reversible dedicated E-ZPass lane installed at Boulevard Bridge

2016

I-95 deck rehabilitation

I-95 deck rehabilitation

2016

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

2016

RMTA celebrates 50th Anniversary

RMTA celebrates 50th Anniversary

2017

Joi T. Dean is named CEO

Joi T. Dean is named CEO

2019

Transferred management of Main Street Station to the City of Richmond

Transferred management of Main Street Station to the City of Richmond

2020

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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