Public meeting on Virginia Beach Transit Study

Norfolk, VA – A public meeting on the current status of the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study will take place today 6-8 p.m. at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce Street.

The study is part of the on-going effort to understand the best transit use of an inactive Norfolk Southern railroad right of way that runs parallel to Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach. Under study are options for extending The Tide, Norfolk’s light rail system, or using the right of way for bus rapid transit.

A presentation will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m. and will be followed by opportunities for participants to learn more at tables set up in the conference room. The meeting is informational only.

In addition to discussions on which transit technology is most appropriate, meeting participants also will hear about possible station locations, a preferred site for a transit vehicle storage and maintenance facility, and potential grade separations, including elevated crossings over heavily traveled local roads.

For more information on the study, visit www.gohrt.com