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What We DoGRTC Transit System officially transports each rider using computer-aided technology. We prideourselves in operating a top-notch service for our customer. GRTC’s Maintanence Departmentoperates a 24-hour service to insure that our buses are fully prepared for the conditions of theroad. GRTC Transit System consists of an active fleet of 264 buses and vans, and operates at theauthorization and funding of each individual locality, consisting of fixed route bus transit, overthe-roadcoach service and specialized transportation for those needing individualized care.GRTC Fixed Route Services172 transit vehicles, which include both buses and cutaway vans, provide fixed route services tothe Cities of Richmond and Petersburg, and the Counties of Henrico and Chesterfield. GRTC’sfixed route services are a combination of local and express bus service, with all local route busesbeing equipped with low-floor entry and wheelchair ramps. As an additional amenity, every GRTCbus is equipped with front-mounted bicycle racks so cyclists can easily load their bicycle ontotheir bus and catch a ride. GRTC also provides circulator service between Monroe Park and theMedical College of Virginia.GRTC Extended Express ServiceGRTC Transit System operates five over-the-road coach buses, which service the Express commuterroutes, including the Richmond-Fredericksburg Express. These buses offer riders increased amenitiessuch as Wi-Fi technology, luxurious seating, and overhead storage.VCU Campus ServiceFor over 10 years, GRTC Transit System has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University,VCU Parking & Transportation Department, to help students have access to transportation aroundthe Richmond region.In order to meet the growing needs of the VCU community, we have six routes: the 84 CampusConnector, the 86 VCU Medical Center route, the 87 VCU Sanger Express/A Lot, the 88 VCUGateway Express-Colonial Deck, the 89 VCU Medical Center Evening route, and the 99 VCU SangerExpress/C Lot that serve this growing segment of our community. GRTC operates over 300,000miles annually on the VCU campus.