Newport News, Va., Councilwoman Dr. Patricia Woodbury has been elected chair of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads and Vice President of the Virginia Transit Association. On June 23 she was elected to serve a one-year term, effective July 1st, as chair of HRT's board. She is currently vice-chair. At the June 10th Virginia Transit Association meeting, Dr. Woodbury was elected vice president for a two-year term, also beginning July 1.

"I am very honored to have been elected chair of the Hampton Roads Transit board and vice president of the Virginia Transit Association," said Dr. Woodbury. "I look forward to supporting the vision and goals of these crucial organizations. After discovering the many ways our citizens and communities are impacted by improved transit, I will work diligently to advance the programs of both HRT and VTA."