Hampton Roads Pressroom
Shamrock Marathon Run
Post Date: Mar 19
On Saturday March 20, 2010 and Sunday March 21, 2010 the Shamrock Marathon Run event will be taking place at Virginia Beach. There will be no road closures that will affect any scheduled bus route service on Saturday, March 20th. There may be delays at the oceanfront due to congestion around Pacific Avenue and 31st [...]
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Light rail, high-speed rail deserve support
Post Date: Mar 15
By GENE WATERS
NEWS OF the 46 percent cost overruns of the light rail project in Norfolk has some people wanting to throw out the baby with the bath water. We shouldn’t.
I personally observed the hard work, integrity and dedication of both commissioners and staff at Hampton Roads Transit. After [...]
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Mayors vow to work together on region’s rail projects
Post Date: Mar 12
The Virginian-Pilot
© March 12, 2010
CHESAPEAKE
The South Hampton Roads mayors who talked transportation Thursday at the Chesapeake Conference Center vowed to work together for the collective good.
Whether it was light rail in Norfolk or high-speed rail from Hampton Roads to Richmond and beyond, the diverse bunch predicted success.
High-speed rail [...]
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Price to buy old rail corridor could change
Post Date: Mar 11
The Virginian-Pilot
© March 11, 2010
VIRGINIA BEACH
The city’s proposed $40 million deal to buy an old rail corridor for a possible light rail project could cost more because a federal agency is asking questions about the land’s value.
Federal Transit Administration officials say past appraisals of the 10.6-mile long strip are [...]
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Monticello Avenue & Charlotte Street Lanes to Re-Open
Post Date: Mar 09
Turns from Monticello Avenue to Freemason Street to Close
On or after March 10th, Monticello Avenue between Freemason Street and Charlotte Street will reopen to northbound traffic. Charlotte Street between Monticello Avenue and Saint Paul’s Boulevard will reopen to through traffic in both directions.
The east and west sides of the Monticello/Freemason intersection will close for light [...]