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Joe Lee will be the 2025 Writer by Bus.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Public transportation plays a vital role in connecting communities of the Roanoke Valley.

After years of planning and construction, Third Street Station is open and operating...

On May 17, 2023 we celebrated the installation of two new shelters.

After years of work and construction, Valley Metro will open Third Street Station in June.

A new history of Roanoke's streetcars has been published by the Historical Society of Western Virginia!

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.