Monthly Archives: September 2009
Norfolk light rail stations’ look is built on flexibility
By Debbie Messina The Virginian-Pilot © September 7, 2009 NORFOLK The look of Norfolk’s light-rail starter line – scheduled to open in about a year – is starting to take shape. Stations have been designed. Electrical poles and wires are going up. The pavement around embedded rail has been dyed red. Until now, much of
At first meeting, logistics of Beach rail are discussed
By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © September 10, 2009 VIRGINIA BEACH It was no town-hall meeting on health care – that’s for sure. About 100 mostly laid- back residents – and about half as many city officials and consultants – turned out Wednesday night for the first public meeting on a possible light-rail project in
HRT wants to hear from you!
vbtes-public-meeting-postcard-9-09HRT is in the early stages of conducting an evaluation of transit options for the Virginia Beach community. The Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study (VBTES) will examine alternatives for a fixed guideway connection from the eastern end of The Tide at Newtown Road to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront area along Norfolk Southern Corporation’s inactive railroad
Beach council briefed on Town Center, Pembroke
By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © September 2, 2009 VIRGINIA BEACH It took 40 years for the Beach to evolve into a classic suburban development. Now, officials hope that in another 40 years they can transform part of the city into a traditional downtown area. Planners briefed the City Council on Tuesday on an ambitious