2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 156
Commending RADAR Transit.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, for 50 years, RADAR Transit, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing public, specialized, and coordinated transportation that is safe, dependable, and cost-effective, has greatly served the Greater Roanoke Valley community; and
WHEREAS, through rural public transit services and specialized transit programs, RADAR meets the needs of its riders, enhancing people's lives by giving them greater access to their communities; and
WHEREAS, RADAR emphasizes safety, courtesy, quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and innovation as it strives to be a leading operator in a vital space in the Commonwealth's transportation network; and
WHEREAS, RADAR's ridership services touch every corner of the Roanoke Valley, with Valley Metro STAR and MetroFLX serving Roanoke, Vinton, and Salem; The Mountain Express serving Alleghany County, Covington, Clifton Forge, and Iron Gate; Piedmont Area Regional Transport serving Martinsville and Henry County; the Maury Express serving Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County; and the College Express serving Ferrum College; and
WHEREAS, by providing individuals in need with safe, reliable, and affordable transportation, RADAR has helped to make the Greater Roanoke Valley a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it