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Nov. 25, 2013                                         Office: (757) 222-6183 Cell: (757) 676-2616

          HRT has a big night during Grand Illumination

Norfolk, VA – Hampton Roads Transit provided 17,449 passenger trips during the 29th Annual Grand Illumination parade in downtown Norfolk on Saturday evening.

The Tide light rail led the way with 11,555 boardings while express buses pressed into service to help people avoid lines reported 839 passenger trips. The Elizabeth River Ferry reported 5,055 boardings during the weekend party.

The Grand Illumination marks the traditional start of the holiday season and features floats, bands, and assorted merry makers parading through the city streets. The event also marks the time when city buildings are illuminated for the season.

“We are thrilled to be a part this great tradition,” said William Harrell, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Transit. “The numbers show once again the critical role that transit plays in giving residents options to move about their daily lives. Without trains, buses and the Elizabeth River ferry, people would be in cars clogging tunnels, highways and streets. Transit really moves people.”

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