Did you know that prior to the mid-1900s, most of the transit system in Hampton Roads was via electric streetcar? 🚃

Greg Siegel and a dedicated group of volunteers are working hard to restore Streetcar 390, a piece of history they hope will soon be on display in Downtown Hampton.

In this episode, Amy sits down with Greg to talk about the project and the history of streetcars in Hampton.

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Passenger rail is ✨ that ✨ girl - and Virginia is at the forefront! We sat down with Karina Romero from the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to talk record-breaking ridership numbers and the growing demand for more rail options in the Commonwealth.

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Do transit agencies across the nation experience similar successes and struggles? What is coming down the federal pipeline for public transit, and how does public transit impact the economy on a national level?

In this episode, we chat with American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President & CEO Paul Skoutelas, who keynoted the bi-annual State of Transit Summit in October 2025.

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