Launching Multimodal Norfolk
Redefining the city’s transportation system with the help of residents
NORFOLK, VA – Moving people from point A to point B safely and efficiently whether they walk, ride, scoot or drive is the focus of Norfolk’s new multimodal plan. To plan the future of transportation, we need the public’s input now.
Residents are encouraged to attend one of three upcoming public meetings to learn more about the planning process and provide their feedback regarding wants and needs for getting around Norfolk.
- Wednesday, February 26
11:00AM – 1:00PM
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library
1425 Norchester Avenue - Wednesday, February 26
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Southside Aquatic Center
1750 Campostella Road - Thursday, February 27
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
111 W. Ocean View Avenue - Thursday, March 12
8:30AM – 10:30AM
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Peter G. Decker Half Moone Center
1 Waterside Drive
Multimodal Norfolk will provide the framework for both large and small transportation decisions and will help define the direction that Norfolk’s transportation system will take over the coming years. The plan includes a full redesign of the city’s public transportation system that will look at ways to improve the bus and transit system – and make it easier for all users to connect, including on foot, by bicycle or scooter and in vehicles.
As part of Multimodal Norfolk, a transit system redesign will be conducted in close coordination with Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and their planning projects. Once the multimodal transportation plan and transit system redesign have been developed, a transit service plan and schedules will be developed for seamless implementation and launch of the city’s new transit system. Similarly, a program of projects will be recommended and accompanied by the associated resource allocation plan to ensure realistic implementation of the new vision for transit in Norfolk.
Why now? The Department of Transit’s recent scooter survey revealed a staggering number of respondents concerned with transportation issues in the city, which supports the overwhelming need for the multimodal transportation planning effort. Of the 1314 responses, well over 50% said the following issues were somewhat serious to very serious: too many cars, traffic and congestion, pollution due to vehicle emissions, bike safety, pedestrian and sidewalk safety, mobility access for people with disabilities, availability of transportation options. Multimodal Norfolk looks to address many of these issues while providing safer and more reliable modes of transportation throughout the city.
More information is available at www.norfolk.gov/multimodalnorfolk. Can’t make the meeting? Email your input comments@multimodalnorfolk.com.
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