Continue.Light rail to Naval Station Norfolk studied
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- An engineering firm is studying a proposed expansion of a light rail system to Naval Station Norfolk.
The study will determine whether extending The Tide to the base is a better solution than expanding bus service. It will identify potential routes.
HRT/Light rail to Naval Station Norfolk studied
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Posted 11 April 2013 - 09:51 AM
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Posted 12 April 2013 - 08:18 AM
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) in Virginia has issued a notice to proceed to HDR Engineering, Inc., to begin the Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study for possible high-capacity transit alignments between The Tide light rail and the Norfolk Naval Station.
This raises questions as to whether the navy will allow light rail to enter the base and if so where would be the terminus. Because of security, the navy may feel that commuters must enter the base on foot through main gate security checkpoint and then bus shuttle to their on-base jobs. That's not an attractive proposition. Hopefully, some kind of arrangement can come about so light rail commuters can have a one-seat ride onto base proper.
Sloan
http://www.rtands.co...nt=Full Article
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Posted 12 April 2013 - 11:56 AM
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Posted 12 April 2013 - 12:31 PM
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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Posted 12 April 2013 - 12:49 PM
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Posted 07 June 2013 - 08:42 AM
NORFOLK -- Hampton Roads Transit has scheduled three workshops this month to get your help to define its upcoming study on possible high capacity transit system to Naval Station Norfolk.
http://www.wvec.com/...-210101371.html
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Posted 07 June 2013 - 12:12 PM
That statement holds the key to what will eventually happen. Note that this leaves the door open to the "do nothing" option, which would be bus service to and from the naval base, connecting with existing TIDE light rail. Potential ridership might dictate a light rail extension onto the base, but security concerns may thwart it. How long the security checks in getting on and off the base take could be a factor in whether TIDE can keep a schedule on the remainder of the route.The process will define potential routes and transit modes in Norfolk that will link The Tide light rail system with the Navy base.
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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Posted 09 October 2013 - 08:08 PM
Shutdown delays Norfolk Naval Station light rail study
A $1.8 million study of a light-rail extension to Norfolk Naval Station has been delayed because of the government shutdown.
Story here.
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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Posted 18 February 2014 - 10:36 AM
Senate's proposed budget includes $10 million for Norfolk light rail plan
The Senate also included $10 million to plan for a light-rail line to Naval Station Norfolk, as well as potential light rail service to the western side of Hampton Roads. The House didn't call for the light-rail funding.
http://www.dailypres...0,7050331.story
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Posted 18 February 2014 - 12:12 PM
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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