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After line work, light rail to resume regular service
The Virginian-Pilot © February 5, 2012 NORFOLK The Tide will return to full service this morning after work ended early on the installation of a new section of track. Full service between Newtown Road and the EVMC/Fort Norfolk station is scheduled to resume at 11 a.m., according to a news release. Hampton Roads Transit suspended
HRT to start trial bus service to airport today
By Jennifer Jiggetts The Virginian-Pilot © February 5, 2012 NORFOLK Hampton Roads Transit will begin a trial bus service to Norfolk International Airport today. The hourly bus service will run from 5 a.m. to 11:47 p.m. seven days a week until March 10. HRT officials hope to gauge customer interest in starting a permanent service to
Even measuring Va. Beach light-rail opinions is divisive
By Mike Hixenbaugh The Virginian-Pilot © January 29, 2012 VIRGINIA BEACH Voters could be asked to weigh in on a proposed light-rail line as early as November, months before a federally funded transportation study for such a project is scheduled to be complete. A majority on the City Council supports a referendum before moving forward with
Chesapeake city manager is named head of HRT
By Debbie Messina The Virginian-Pilot © January 26, 2012 HAMPTON Praising his regional relationships, budget management skills and business acumen, Hampton Roads Transit hired Chesapeake City Manager William Harrell on Thursday as its next president and CEO. Harrell will step into the role April 2 and will be paid $235,000 a year. To cover the interim,
HRT to test bus service between Norfolk airport, downtown
By Cindy Clayton The Virginian-Pilot © January 26, 2012 NORFOLK Hampton Roads Transit will begin trial bus service to Norfolk International Airport on Feb. 5. The service will test customer interest in establishing a permanent service to the airport, an HRT news release says. The hourly bus service will begin at 5 a.m. and end each day at