In April, Charles Morant wrote a very good piece (here) with a solid explanation of the need for bike lanes in Norfolk, including links to the highly detailed Master Plan by the Toole Design Group, commissioned by the City. Morant gave all sorts of examples of great pedestrian infrastructure in other cities and the higher quality of life and benefits afforded by those … [Read more...]
Letter: While You Were Out – Why Community and Your Involvement in it Matters
We have all gotten worked up and motivated to get out and vote, especially with the national candidates this cycle. But in the face of the excitement over Wall-Builders-in-Chief and the Cruz hot potato and Berning sensations and the Pantsuit establishment candidate (wasn’t there another one from Ohio?), we see, yet again, the perennial apathy toward the local political scene. … [Read more...]
Vote Local NFK: City Council Candidate Speed Dating at O’Connor Brewing
Vote Local Norfolk has invited the candidates for Norfolk City Council to a relatively informal, perhaps unorthodox event at O'Connor Brewing Company on April 27th from 6PM until 8PM. … [Read more...]
Video: Why Light Rail to Virginia Beach
The HRPTA has put together a campaign in support of light rail extension to either Town Center or the Ocean Front ahead of the May 12th Virginia Beach City Council vote on the Locally Preferred Alternative, to be held at a public meeting at City Hall, 2nd Floor City Council Chambers at 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. … [Read more...]