Hampton Roads Pressroom
Labor Day 2010
Post Date: Aug 31
Old Dominion University vs. Chowan College
Going to Foreman Field on the campus of Old Dominion University for the season opener against Jacksonville University? Hop aboard HRT routes 2 and 4 and help cheer the Monarchs on to their first victory of the season. For more information, visit http://www.odusports.com/. Kick-off begins at 6 p.m. [...]
Read More
Norfolk envisions one hub to link seven modes of transport
Post Date: Aug 31
By Debbie Messina
The Virginian-Pilot
© August 30, 2010
Norfolk’s transportation system is growing up, with light rail starting next May and passenger rail two years later.
So its connections to each other need to mature, too.
Toward that end, officials envision a $16 million “multi modal” transportation center at Harbor Park downtown, where commuters can move between light rail, passenger [...]
Read More
HRT festival aims to keep kids on the safe track
Post Date: Aug 31
By Debbie Messina
The Virginian-Pilot
© August 27, 2010
NORFOLK
Light rail trains will soon roll across intersections and down streets that motorists and pedestrians are accustomed to having all to themselves.
It will be quite an adjustment for most local residents. To help prepare for the changes, Hampton Roads Transit this weekend will launch a light rail safety outreach program. [...]
Read More
HRT Rolls out Safety Campaign
Post Date: Aug 27
Hampton Roads Transit will launch a major component of its light rail safety campaign on Saturday, August 28 with a public invitation to Safe-T Fest, a regional safety festival aimed at educating children and young adults on the importance of train safety.
Safe-T Fest will be held at Harbor Park from 1-4 p.m. Free and open [...]
Read More
HRT Statement Regarding Indictments
Post Date: Aug 20
The two employees indicted today were fired by HRT 10 months ago. When money was taken from HRT, it was an injustice to every one of our customers and every taxpayer in our community. We are pleased the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is pursuing this as a criminal matter and have full confidence in the Commonwealth’s [...]