Transit Ridership Incentive Program

The FY23 TRIP application period has now closed. This webpage will be regularly updated when appropriate.

FY 23 Application Materials:

Program Overview:

The Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) is a new statewide grant program dedicated to improving transit’s regional connectivity in urban areas with a population in excess of 100,000 and reducing barriers to transit use by supporting low income and zero fare programming.  The TRIP program was created by the passing of House Bill 1414 in the 2020 General Assembly session. 

Before applying for TRIP funds, please carefully review the provided information below.

Application Resources
TRIP- Zero Fare and Low Income Application 
TRIP- Regional Connectivity Application 
TRIP- Application Guidelines 
TRIP- Application FAQs- updated weekly 

Supplemental Resources:
November 18, 2020, Webinar Recording
November 18, 2020, Presentation
RFI PDF Fillable Form  
Pre-Application Webinar Recording 
Pre-Application Presentation 

Contact Us:
Lauren Magnotto
Statewide Program Manager
Lauren.Magnotto@drpt.virginia.gov
TRIP@DRPT. Virginia.gov
(804)-351-6791