Returning for its 13th season, the Valentine’s Controversy/History series invites Richmonders to take stock of the city’s most pressing issues. Everyone in the room is encouraged to share their perspective on hot-button topics, engaging with historical case studies, data, and expert voices along the way. This year, we will examine the “Common Good(s),” highlighting the key shared resources that support a thriving city – and what investment is needed to support them for the future. From transit to infrastructure to arts and media, we will take a look at the threats facing the goods we rely upon as a community. The Valentine is excited to once again partner with PlanRVA to dig into key data around each of these complex topics. Join us on March 12th for Common Good(s): The Next Stop for Public Transit. We’ll be exploring the future of Richmond’s fare-free transit experiment, the state of multi-modal transportation in the city, and the relationship between transit and the “common good.” PlanRVA will be joining to share updates on their regional transportation planning work, including the Richmond Regional Safety Plan. Panelists for this session will include: · Sheryl Adams, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Richmond Transit Company · Chad A. Sanders, Executive Director at RVA Rapid Transit · Brantley Tyndall, Director of Bike Walk RVA Controversy/History is free and open to the public