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2026 Transit + Rail Advocacy Day

Updated Date: Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Please join Virginia Transit Association for our Annual 2026 Transit + Rail Advocacy Day at the Capitol of Virginia. We plan on beginning the day with a morning briefing led by state transit and rail policy leaders, with coffee provided. Following the briefing, our members, advocates, and attendees will spend a day "On the Hill," attending the Virginia Capitol Gallery and meeting with their representatives. The day will end with our Legislative Reception & Big BBQ Bash at the Train Shed of Richmond's historic Main Street Station. The reception will include 300+ guests, including legislators, business leaders, transit/rail industry professionals, decision-makers, and more from across our Commonwealth. See a more detailed schedule here.



Sponsorships now closed!
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RSVP by EOD Thursday, January 29, 2026! ADVOCACY DAY IS OPEN TO ALL! RECEPTION: Non-members may purchase individual membership for $50 to attend the event. Pay for your ticket! Please contact [email protected] to verify membership status or for any questions/concerns. |
Sponsorships now closed! Demonstrate your company's investment in Virginia's transit & rail and support VTA's mission and members by sponsoring Advocacy Day. DIAMOND - $2,000 (Exclusive sponsorships + Gold, 10 tickets) |
Suggested hotels in order of distance from the Capitol building: Hampton Inn & Suites (.2 mile walk) |
TRANSIT: GRTC is fare-free and can be used to navigate downtown between hotels, legislative buildings and the reception. All locations are within a half mile. Download Transit App to navigate the system, plan your trip and track the bus. We suggest attendees use the GRTC Pulse BRT line from Government Center to Main Street Station for transportation between events. |


