HRPTA Blog
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VHSR 2012 Annual Meeting to be held June 1st
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Community Conversation on New Norfolk Bus Transfer Station
The City of Norfolk invites you to participate in a community conversation to help determine the future location and design for a new Bus Transfer Station in Downtown Norfolk. It’s time to develop a bus transfer station that supports bus travel as a transportation option of choice – one that is accessible, attractive, safe, clean and inviting. Join us to discuss the appropriate location, layout, design and appearance for this new City asset. We look forward to seeing you there. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Join HRT to Celebrate One Million Tide Rides!
We’re celebrating One Million rides on The Tide light rail in Norfolk! Please join William Harrell, President and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit, along with Mayor Paul Fraim and DRPT Director Thelma Drake this Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at MacArthur Square Station, 12:30pm. Refreshments provided by Bean There Café and by Jimmy John’s. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating together! For more information on Hampton Roads Transit, visit www.gohrt.com Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Light Rail Referendum Voting Likely in Virginia Beach in November
Source: HamptonRoads.com By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot April 12, 2012 VIRGINIA BEACH It looks likely residents will be voting in November on whether to extend The Tide light-rail line into the city. A few tweaks in the language of a referendum proposed earlier this month appeared to satisfy a majority of City Council members this week. The new question under consideration says: “Should the City Council adopt an ordinance approving the use of all reasonable efforts to support the financing and development of The Tide light rail into Virginia Beach?” The language change reflected a desire among the council to [...]
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HRT CEO, Philip Shucet, Goes Out in the Style He Rode In On: Success!
Source: HRT Outgoing HRT CEO on remaining agency officials: “These people tell the truth” By Jon Cawley, DailyPress.com 3/22/12 HAMPTON — Outgoing Hampton Roads Transit CEO Philip Shucet attended his final meeting Thursday of the agency’s governing board. And in true Shucet style, he didn’t mince words. Shucet began his monthly management report to the board, that is comprised of local and state officials, by referencing his being hired two years ago to right the listing transit agency. That was done in the wake of a scandal over mismanagement of the Norfolk light rail construction project that resulted in the [...]
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HRPTA Board of Directors Meeting Set for February 14, 2012
Below is the official press release announcing February 14th as HRPTA’s first Board meeting of 2012 on the Peninsula. You are cordially invited and we would love to see you there to talk public transportation in Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads Public Transportation Alliance HRPTA.COM @HRPTA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sylvia Hill, Program Committee Chair Phone: (757) 962-0134 Email: info@hrpta.com Date and Location for HRPTA’s February Board of Directors Meeting set for February 14th at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Newport News, January 23, 2011 – The Hampton Roads Public Transportation Alliance (HRPTA) has set a date for the February Board [...]
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HRPTA Board of Directors Meeting Set for January 10, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sylvia Hill, Program Committee Chair Phone: (757) 962-0134 Email: info@hrpta.com Date and Location for HRPTA’s January Board of Directors Meeting set for January 10th at MacArthur Memorial Research Center Norfolk, January 2, 2011 – The Hampton Roads Public Transportation Alliance (HRPTA) has set a date for the January Board of Directors meeting for January 10th. The meeting will be held January 10, 2012 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at the MacArthur Memorial Research Center, 198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. HRPTA Board of Directors meetings are public events and the citizens of Hampton Roads are [...]
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HRPTA The Tide Launch Day Festivities p.IV [video]
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HRPTA The Tide Launch Day Festivities p.III [video]
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HRPTA The Tide Launch Day Festivities p.II [video]
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HRPTA The Tide Launch Day Festivities p.I [video]
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Transit-Oriented Development Luncheon Program
Transit-Oriented Development Opportunities through Light Rail and Passenger Rail Connections Tom Clark, Executive Vice President, Metro Denver, CO (Economic Development arm of Denver’s Regional Chamber), will discuss the promotion of rail and light rail as the stimulus to development in Denver and the importance of being ready to take advantage of the opportunities to increase commercial property value. Where: The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center (4535 Commerce Street) When: Friday, October 21, 2011 Time: Registration/Networking: 11:30 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Program: 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Cost: $30 Reservations required by Monday, October 17, 2011. Sign up [...]
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Congratulations to Our Own Erin Corrie for Being Honored by Inside Business
Erin Corrie, a member of the HRPTA Board of Directors, has been selected to be honored by Inside Business as a Top Forty Under 40. Congratulations Erin on your many professional accomplishments and being recognized for your hard work and achievements. Top Forty Under 40 Date & Time: Oct 11 2011 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Place: Norfolk Waterside Marriott (235 E. Main St., Norfolk VA) Tickets: $65 RSVP By: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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HRPTA to Hold Reception to Celebrate the Launch of The Tide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bruce Watts Phone: 757-650-0361 Email: info@hrpta.com HRPTA to Hold Reception to Celebrate the Launch of The Tide Norfolk, July 29, 2011 – The Hampton Roads Public Transportation Alliance (HRPTA) will host a celebration reception to mark the grand opening of the light rail system, The Tide. Guests Mayor Paul Fraim and HRT Chair Dr. Patricia Woodbury will honor the efforts of The Hon. W. Randy Wright who spearheaded the concept and helped to bring the first light rail system in Virginia to fruition. The master of ceremonies for the reception will be Peter Decker III. The [...]
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Celebrate the Opening of The Tide with HRPTA
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Hampton Roads Long-Range Transportation Public Meeting, June 23, 2011
The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization will host a 2034 long-range transportation plan public meeting on Thursday, June 23rd. 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Public Meeting Date: June 23, 2011 Location: HRTPO Regional Building, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Time: 5:00 PM Accessible via HRT Route 15 The HRTPO invites you to join us for a public meeting for the 2034 LRTP. This meeting will provide a brief overview of the process of developing the LRTP, an opportunity to review the Draft 2034 List of Projects for Air Quality Conformity, and cover the final steps in the development and [...]
