Monthly Archives: June 2009
Asbestos at Norfolk library drives up demolition cost
By Debbie Messina The Virginian-Pilot © June 26, 2009 NORFOLK Kirn Memorial Library, which is being readied for demolition for a light-rail station, is far more laced with asbestos than anyone ever thought. It’s in the ceiling, the walls, the columns and even the glue on the floor. To remove and dispose of the hazardous
Safety first for The Tide
By: Ava Hurdle NORFOLK, Va. – Following Monday’s metro collision in Washington, officials working on the Hampton Roads new light rail say they continue to make safety a priority. The $288 million system by Hampton Roads Transit will take commuters between 11 stations, on a seven-mile route, from Eastern Virginia Medical School to the Norfolk-Virginia
Security exercise on the Elizabeth River
Hampton Roads Transit began a security exercise on the Elizabeth River ferries late Friday involving the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, local law enforcement and HRT special police. The operation began at 7 p.m. and involves the deployment of United States Coast Guard patrol boats, bomb-sniffing dogs, and police officers in tactical
Commercial and Residential Property Development in Norfolk, VA Related to Light Rail
If ever there were a time to invest in commercial or residential property development — the time is now and the place is Norfolk, Virginia. June 19, 2009 ( PowerHomeBiz.com ) – Norfolk, VA – If ever there were a time to invest in commercial or residential property development — the time is now and
The Loop changes its route
News Release Norfolk, Va. – The downtown Portsmouth Loop began operating along two new routes on Monday with service to the Park View and Westbury neighborhoods. Maps for the Downtown Portsmouth Loop The Loop will continue serving downtown with stops along High, Crawford and Water streets, but will no longer service Leckie Street or the