- Sep 9, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled 2 public hearings and 2 listening sessions on proposed changes to commuter and local OmniRide services.
OmniRide Express Services
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bull Run Regional Library Community Room
8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA
A public hearing will be held on proposed new OmniRide Express services and a proposed change to an existing commuter route. The new services would be fully funded either by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) I-66 Commuter Choice program or the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DPRT). The proposals include:
- A new route between Gainesville – NoMA/Union Station
- A new route between Manassas – Vienna
- Splitting Route 612 into two separate routes: one between Gainesville-Navy Yard, and the other between Warrenton-Pentagon with possible select trips extended to Culpeper.
OmniRide Local Services
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Stonebridge Parking Garage, 2450 Neabsco Stream Drive, Woodbridge, VA
A public hearing will be held on proposed changes to local Route 51 (Dumfries Local) and Route 94 (Lake Ridge Connector).
- Route 51 is proposed to be updated to a microtransit zone to cover areas currently only accessible on the fixed bus route, Route 51. Alternate service would be provided by increased peak frequencies on Route 52 (Route 1 Local) and Route 53 (Dumfries Connector).
- Route 94 is proposed to be shortened to only operate between NOVA-Woodbridge and the Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center. Service between NOVA-Woodbridge and the Rippon VRE station would become a new microtransit zone, allowing passengers to travel within the new zone or access local buses at NOVA-Woodbridge.
Listening Sessions
**NEW Monday, October 19 AND Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Dumfries Library, 18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza, Dumfries, VA
Listening-only sessions will be held on proposed changes to local Route 51 (Dumfries Local) and Route 94 (Lake Ridge Connector).
- Route 51 is proposed to be updated to a microtransit zone to cover areas currently only accessible on the fixed bus route, Route 51. Alternate service would be provided by increased peak frequencies on Route 52 (Route 1 Local) and Route 53 (Dumfries Connector).
- Route 94 is proposed to be shortened to only operate between NOVA-Woodbridge and the Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center. Service between NOVA-Woodbridge and the Rippon VRE station would become a new microtransit zone, allowing passengers to travel within the new zone or access local buses at NOVA-Woodbridge.
Comments will be accepted during the public hearings or may be emailed to publichearing@omniride.com. Written comments also may be mailed to PRTC Public Hearing, 14700 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192. All mailed/emailed comments must be received no later than October 22, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Individuals who require special assistance to participate in the public hearings (such as a sign language interpreter, foreign language interpreter, or the presentation in an alternate format such as Braille) should contact OmniRide no later than September 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm, at publichearing@omniride.com or 703-580-6122.