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Council briefed on light rail expansion

Virginia Beach City Council was briefed Tuesday on a private proposal cutting down costs of extending light rail five miles past Newtown Road.

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VB light rail study FAQs

The study of the possible extension of the light rail transit system to Va. Beach should be completed in …

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Light Rail Quick Facts

The light rail project at a glance: a map of the route, projected opening day, estimated cost and more.

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"Ride the Tide" Light Rail Website

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  • Light Rail History

Light Rail Timeline

The Norfolk light rail system has been in the works for decades. Check out the WAVY.com timeline.

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Rules to abide by when riding the Tide

Before you ride on the Tide, check out a few rules or you could pay the price.

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Light Rail safety tips

Hampton Roads Transit issued the following safety tips regarding light rail.

  • Through The Lens

The Tide Rolls

Go on a photo journey of "The Tide" light rail system with WAVY anchor Tom Schaad.

  • History of Light Rail Video
The history of light rail - 4/10/96

If approved, the light rail system would run along the existing Norfolk Southern right of way.

The history of light rail - 12/18/96

Will commuters knowingly leave the comfort of their own automobile to ride a train to school or work? That's what Tidewater Regional Transit is banking on.

The history of light rail - 2/26/97

A local delegation traveled to the nation's capitol in February, 1997, to lobby a house subcommittee on transportation. The topic: a light rail for Hampton

The history of light rail - 6/7/99

In June, 1999, transit authorities held public hearings on what they said was the most viable transportation solution: light rail.

The history of light rail - 10/28/99

The debate over a Hampton Roads light rail continued to rage as election day approached in October, 1999.

The history of light rail - 11/1/99

In November, 1999, Virginia Beach voters went to the polls to decide whether or not to approve a light rail system. They voted to derail the $538 million

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  • Proposed VB light rail maps
The preliminary plan would have the track run adjacent to Birdneck road, 17th Street, and 19th Streets with stops at the Convention Center and the Dome Site. - Click image to enlarge
 
Tentative plans call for eight stations – one each near Witchduck Road, Town Center, Rosemont Road, Lynnhaven Road, Potters Road, Birdneck Road, the Convention Center and the former Dome site. - Click image to enlarge
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A referendum to extend light rail to Virginia Beach will likely be added to the November ballot.

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