Monthly Archives: May 2009
Expanding light rail
Expanding light rail Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 9:34 PM EDT WAVY.com Melanie Woodrow VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit President Michael Townes says you don’t have to look far beyond your car to see why expanding Light Rail is a good idea. “All you have to do is look at 264 and see
Downtown Norfolk Council gets light rail briefing
By Debbie Messina The Virginian-Pilot © May 6, 2009 The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK Much of the construction going on now downtown for light rail is utility relocation, business and community leaders learned Wednesday. James Toscano, a Hampton Roads Transit vice president, said utility companies are investing about $25 million to relocate their services, which includes electric,
High-speed rail needs attention now
The Virginian-Pilot 5/14/09 THE ISSUE – Link to Hampton Roads presents a leadership challenge. WHERE WE STAND – Only a governor can solve the dilemma. THE POTENTIAL for highspeed, dependable passenger rail service to Hampton Roads is both an opportunity for the region to cooperate and a chance for it to widen an existing divide.
Downtown shuttle service to add routes
By Jen McCaffery The federally funded shuttle service in downtown Portsmouth has had light ridership during its first year. But city officials have been working with Hampton Roads Transit to extend the route and improve the service. The downtown segment of the shuttle service will remain essentially the same, aside from a new stop at
Plan would lower tax on businesses in downtown Norfolk
By Debbie Messina The Virginian-Pilot © May 4, 2009 NORFOLK City leaders have proposed an 11 percent reduction in the special downtown property tax that funds promotional efforts and pays for extra services. The tax is up for renewal every five years, but this time there’s an added twist: The city wants a portion of