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Our First Electric Buses Are Here!
March 24, 2025
A new era of transit has arrived in the Roanoke Valley! On March 25 at 10:30am, Valley Metro will unveil its first electric buses. This event will mark a significant step forward in our...
50 Years of Valley Metro
February 24, 2025
This year, Valley Metro is celebrating 50 years of public transit service in the Roanoke Valley! Since 1975, our buses have been rolling through the city, helping riders get to work, school...
New Bus Shelters Coming to Roanoke
February 18, 2025
If you've traveled through town recently, you may have noticed construction at a few bus stops. Soon, Roanoke will have new shelters at four busy locations, made possible by funding from...
MetroFLX Turns One!
February 10, 2025
On January 22, 2024, Valley Metro launched MetroFLX, a new microtransit service designed to meet the most common request from riders - extended evening hours. MetroFLX is a door-to-door...
Valley Metro Celebrates Transit Equity Day with Fare-Free Service on February 4
January 27, 2025
At Valley Metro, we believe that public transit is a fundamental right-a key part of connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and their communities. That's why we're proud to offer fare-free rides all day on Tuesday, February 4, For Transit Equity Day.
TPAC Applications open Feb. 1, 2025
January 21, 2025
Public transportation plays a vital role in connecting communities of the Roanoke Valley.
Third Street Station is now open!
June 14, 2023
After years of planning and construction, Third Street Station is open and operating...
Two New Shelters in Vinton
May 17, 2023
On May 17, 2023 we celebrated the installation of two new shelters.
Third Street Station Grand Opening!
May 1, 2023
After years of work and construction, Valley Metro will open Third Street Station in June.
V-Pass is Here!
July 1, 2017
New Fare Boxes March 1st, 2015
March 1, 2015
At last, an illustrated history of Roanoke streetcars!
January 1, 2015
A new history of Roanoke's streetcars has been published by the Historical Society of Western Virginia!
Take the Kids to the Library on a Valley Metro Bus
July 1, 2014
Valley Metro wants to remind you and your family that a bus trip to the library is a great way to spend an afternoon! All seven of the city's libraries are accessible by bus.
Art on Bus
March 20, 2014