Irene Aftermath: GRTC expanding supermarket shuttle schedule - NBC12.com - Richmond, VA News

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) -- GRTC will continue to offer shuttle services to Richmond grocery stores on Thursday and Friday. The program is intended for those who are unable to get to the market for groceries because of storm damage from Hurricane Irene.

The free Supermarket Shuttle will run from seven locations around the Richmond Metro area. After arriving at the store, the bus operator will then wait for 35 – 40 minutes while passengers make their purchases.  Then, the buses will deliver passengers to their original stop.  Buses will repeat this routine throughout the scheduled service time. 

Please keep in mind that all times are approximate. 

Bus # 1            Boarding at two (2) locations - Transport to the Food Lion on Jeff Davis

Hillside Court Management Office, 1500 Harwood Street

10:00 am, 11:20 am, 12:30 pm, 1:40 pm

Bellemeade Management Office, Lynhaven & Brady

10:10 am, 11:10 am, 12:20 pm, 1:30 pm

Bus #2 Frederick Faye Towers, First & Hospital Streets

10:00 am, 11:10 am, 12:15 pm, 1:10 pm, 2:15 pm – Transport to the Kroger – Lombardy & Broad

Bus #3 Boarding at two (2) locations - Transport to Food Lion on Mechanicsville Turnpike

Creighton Court Management Office, 2101 Creighton Road

10:00 am, 11:20 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm

Fairfield Court Management Office, 2506 Phaup Street

10:10 am, 11:10 am, 12:20 pm, 1:30 pm

Bus #4 Boarding at two (2) locations - Transport to Food Lion on Mechanicsville Turnpike

Whitcomb Court Management Office, 2302 Carmine Street

10:00 am, 11:20 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm

Mosby Court Management Office, 1543 Colter

10:10 am, 11:10 am, 12:20 pm, 1:30 pm

The City is requesting that the public be patient.  Depending upon the time of day and traffic, riders may experience delays.  These shuttles will be operated as quickly as safety permits.

For detailed route and schedule information, you're asked to call GRTC Customer Service Center at 804-358-GRTC (4782), or visit  www.ridegrtc.com.

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