Monthly Archives: April 2009
Look again, it is hardly business as usual
By GRACE G. ROUTTEN Grace G. Routten of Hampton is chair of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads, the policy board of Hampton Roads Transit. AS CHAIR of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads, the governing board of Hampton Roads Transit, I keep a low profile that suits me well. But when Virginia
APTA Applauds President Obama For His Vision On High-Speed Rail
News Release For Immediate Release | April 16, 2009 The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and its nearly 1,500 members applauds President Barack Obama for his vision in developing much needed high-speed rail in the United States, which will change the way Americans travel. President Barack Obama released his vision for high-speed rail today at
Magnolia tree to be cut down for Norfolk’s light rail
Reported by: Joe Flanagan NORFOLK – It’s survived hurricanes and droughts and seen a century of development, but light rail has spelled the end of a magnificent magnolia tree. The 100-115 year old tree stands between York Street and Brambleton Avenue, across from Hague Towers. City arborists looked at it last week and determined it
STAY & PLAY IN DOWNTOWN NORFOLK
Hard Hat Happenings to be held each Wednesday at local venues NORFOLK, Va. – What’s better than free food? How about free hors d’oeuvres from some of Downtown Norfolk’s best restaurants. Hampton Roads Transit and the Downtown Norfolk Council invite the public to a new event called Stay & Play starting April 15, from 5
Officials push for high-speed train service to region
Public transportation With the availability of more than $9.3 billion in federal stimulus money, the state is evaluating its rail options. Region officials are pushing for high-speed passenger train service to Hampton Roads. Serving both the Peninsula and South Hampton Roads might be prohibitively expensive, though. The rail would run south from Richmond to Petersburg