Via’s Remix transportation planning software will help DRPT better plan transit networks

Via is partnering with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) on an initiative that will equip more than 40 Virginia transit agencies of all sizes and settings in the commonwealth of Virginia with free access to Via’s Remix transportation planning software.

Remix’s highly intuitive planning tools are designed to help planners easily visualize transportation access gaps in their networks and evaluate where service optimizations can be made - ultimately helping rural, suburban and urban agencies in Virginia serve riders in the most efficient, equitable way possible. Every transit agency will receive the full suite of Remix on-demand and fixed route transit planning tools, including Remix Transit and Remix On-demand Planning, as well as comprehensive training and ongoing strategic guidance from the Via team of transit professionals.

The software is also used as a tool that enables easy analysis of demographic and transportation data to help transit planners to manage a public transit network that ensures reliable, equitable coverage, even in times of service outages and unexpected disruptions. The Remix On-demand Planning software is the first product to help cities visualize how on-demand transit services can complement and extend the existing transit network or fill the gaps where it is needed most, like in rural communities and urban transit deserts.

Remix’s transit planning tools are also designed to foster collaboration and communication, allowing DRPT and transit agencies to seamlessly share project updates with one another, as well as receive streamlined input from local officials and community members.

"The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is proud to partner with Via to provide the Remix technology-enabled transit planning tools to public transportation agencies across the Commonwealth," DRPT Director Jennifer DeBruhl said. "Technology plays a key role in planning and design to deliver efficient and effective public transportation for Virginians."

“Via is thrilled to take the next step in our partnership with DRPT to introduce our Remix software to transit agencies across Virginia,” said Nithya Sowrirajan, chief product officer at Via. “DRPT is already a pioneer in tech-enabled transit, and we believe that providing easy-to-use, highly-efficient tools will enable transit planners to rapidly introduce impactful transit solutions in communities of all sizes and needs.”