HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation is seeking community input on how to strengthen transit service in The Friendly City as
it creates its next 10-year Transit Strategic Plan. The plan, which is required for transit agencies that service urbanized areas in Virginia to ensure they meet the mobility needs of the community, will be informed by feedback gathered throughout November.

An engagement pop-up event was held Saturday at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market, with additional pop-ups scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday around the community.

Additionally, an online survey for riders and non-riders is available at https://harrisonburgva.gov/bus-service where people can provide input on how HDPT can best serve their needs, and paper copies are available at Harrisonburg City Hall (409 S. Main St.) and HDPT’s offices (475 E. Washington St.).

Community input is invaluable to the process, as the needs of riders and potential riders will help identify ways HDPT can grow and improve.

“The survey and pop-ups are open for all in our community – if you currently use HDPT’s services, we want to know how to make them better for you; if you
don’t ride, we want to know how we can make it easier for you to do so,” HDPT Director Gerald Gatobu said. “The feedback we receive from you in the coming days
will play a large role in determining how we provide public transportation in Harrisonburg for the next decade. We hope everyone will use this opportunity to
help us ensure we are providing equitable, safe and reliable service that improves quality of life in our community and fosters economic growth in The Friendly City.”

The survey will be open throughout November.  Once feedback is collected, HDPT will work with consultant Kimley-Horn to identify areas of need and incorporate input into future service enhancement.