City Manager’s Update
More than 4,000 people visited Virginia Beach Public Library in search of eclipse glasses on Aug. 21. Viewing parties were held at Central and Princess Anne libraries, and attracted crowds of 2,500 and 1,500 respectively. Lines began forming outside Central Library at 5 a.m., though glasses distribution did not begin until 1 p.m. Between the two branches, staff distributed nearly 2,000 pairs of glasses in less than an hour. Several library locations were receiving as many as 70 calls an hour related to the eclipse. Library staff across Virginia Beach worked hard to meet the overwhelming demand for all things eclipse, providing storytimes, crafts and other activities. The events culminated with communal viewing parties on the lawns of the libraries. It was nice to see people sharing glasses so that those who did not get them could still participate.
At the oceanfront, plenty of locals and tourists lined the boardwalk and beach to take a good look at the eclipse. See how residents and visitors experienced this rare phenomenon on Virginia Beach TV’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/VirginiaBeachTV. The bottom photo is a time-lapse photo from City Photographer Craig McClure. We’ll do it all again in seven years.
The National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) appointed City Clerk Ruth Fraser to its prestigious 2018 Board of Governors. As part of the board, she will join a working group that will refine, improve and strengthen a new set of governing guidelines rooted in principles of moral agency, stewardships, freedom of speech and peaceful assemble, ethical practice and transparency that supercharge nonprofit capacity-building. Ruth will be honored alongside fellow Governors at NANOE’s Annual Board of Governors Convention & Expo in March 2019.
NANOE is the nation’s only unifying legislative body comprised of Governors nominated from all 50 United States who oversee the codification of guidelines that govern sound charitable practice. For more information, visit www.nanoe.org.
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) held its 41st Basic Academy graduation ceremony last Friday, Aug. 18, recognizing 15 deputies’ successful completion of 16 weeks of training. Delegate Rocky Holcomb delivered the commencement address, speaking on firsthand experience having served 25 years with the VBSO where he is captain of the Criminal Intelligence Unit and Classification Division. He called on the deputies to be loyal to the badge and be loyal to the oath to serve and protect.
The 15 deputies have each met the Department of Criminal Justice Services’ requirements for graduation and received their Basic Jailer and Civil Process certifications. Sheriff Ken Stolle congratulated the graduates and welcomed them to the VBSO family. They will be assigned to the Virginia Beach Correctional Center and bring the number of active, sworn Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office deputies to 424.
Public Works Engineering/Surface Water Regulatory Compliance Division recently was awarded $750,000 in grant funding from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the Chatham Hall Lake Water Quality Improvement Project. Under DEQ’s Stormwater Local Assistance Fund program, municipalities are awarded funding as a 50 percent match of the total estimated project cost. In FY17, Virginia municipalities submitted 65 project grant applications to DEQ, who awarded the available $20 million dollars of funding to 41 projects including the Chatham Hall Lake Project. Once completed, this project will help reduce nutrients from storm water in the Elizabeth River watershed, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay.
Located southwest of the intersection of Providence Road and Lord Dunmore Drive, Chatham Hall Lake is approximately 8.7 acres in size and receives storm water runoff from nearly 240 acres. Public Works will begin working on the project design, public involvement and permitting, followed by construction and estimated to be complete in less than three years. These types of lake retrofit projects will be ongoing over the next 15 years as the City makes progress towards compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load.
Nearly 17,000 children, teens and adults registered for the Virginia Beach Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge program and read a collective 360,412 books during the summer. While the Summer Reading Challenge is for all ages, it’s designed especially to encourage children to read in order to help them maintain skills during the extended summer break. About 12,000 children participated during summer 2017, reading a combined 325,258 books. Children who read 100 books or more were invited to a Super Reader Ice Cream Party to celebrate their accomplishments. More than 680 children earned the Super Reader title. Summer Reading Challenge prizes and programs, such as visits from the Teeny Tiny Farm, are funded by the Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library and the Virginia Beach Library Foundation. The challenge ended Aug. 12.
Throughout the summer, officers of the Third Precinct’s Community Policing Team have participated in the Lake Edward Summer Night Basketball League. This program was developed through a collaboration of community advocates, the Third Precinct and the Department of Parks & Recreation to provide teens in the Western Bayside area with a positive outlet for their energy in a safe location. The “street ball” basketball league was an eight-week program where more than 100 youth, aged 10-17, played basketball and learned about good sportsmanship. Officers, parents and other community leaders were on hand to mentor the kids on the negative realities of street violence, bullying and drug and alcohol use. Community sponsors donated free food, snacks and drinks most nights.
Games were played at the Lake Edward City Park on Tuesday and Friday evenings, culminating in league playoffs and a championship game the third weekend in August. Following this past weekend’s playoff games, the officers present were given a plaque by community organizers in appreciation for their work in setting up and participating in the league. Overall, this initiative was a success for the Virginia Beach Police Department, the community and most importantly the children of Western Bayside. Planning is already underway for next summer.
The Virginia Beach Development Authority, in partnership with the Town Center Advisory Board and the Office of Cultural Affairs, has engaged local artist Richard Nickel to create one‐of‐a‐kind murals on three interior walls of the Block 4 Garage at Virginia Beach Town Center. The goals of the murals, the first in Town Center, are to foster a sense of welcome while broadening perspectives of public spaces within the city. Nickel’s murals will be bright and colorful and completed in the coming weeks.
Community and business leaders, sports news media, tourism representatives, VASHOF officers and more gathered for the initial meeting of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (VASHOF) Advisory Committee on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Virginia Beach Town Center. They discussed the Hall’s imminent move to various venues in the Town Center area. Teresa Diaz attended the meeting representing the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Participants discussed ideas and opportunities for ways to maximize the impact this new attraction will have on the city. A proposed “Walk the Hall” tour map was shared that identifies the seven current tour stop locations. In addition to showcasing sports memorabilia, there will be a “Hall of Honor” recognizing the current Virginia members and a tribute to Virginia coaching legends, college champions and golf masters. Also planned is an NFL Hall of Fame, honoring those who hail from Virginia, and a “Year in Sports” photography exhibit. The unguided tour will offer heightened exposure for local businesses in the Town Center and Pembroke Mall areas and will be a welcome addition to the city’s offerings as a year-round travel destination. An early 2018 date is in the works to celebrate the opening.
♦ August 11, 2017 – Copy of a letter from James S. Utterback, district administrator for the Hampton Roads District Department of Transportation, regarding 2017 Fall Transportation Meetings-.
♦ August 17, 2017 – Copy of a letter from Todd P. Haymore, Virginia secretary of Commerce and Trade, regarding Governor McAuliffe’s approval of a $700,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund (COF) to assist the City with the expansion of LifeNet Health.
♦ August 17, 2017 – Copy of a letter from Rajeeb Islam, chair of the Human Rights Commission, and Teresa Stanley, founding member of Pastors/Leaders Table, expressing gratitude to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
♦ August 18, 2017 – Copy of a letter from Real Estate Assessor J.D. Banagan regarding the FY 2017/2018 Land Book and assessments.
♦ August 23, 2017 – Copy of an inter-office memorandum from Real Estate Assessor J.D. Banagan regarding an article on Assistant Assessor Rog Agnor in the Thomson Reuters newsletter. Article included.
♦ August 24, 2017 – Copy of the agenda and supporting materials for the meeting of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads held on Aug. 24.
♦ Invitation to attend the Presentation of the Secretary of the Army Environmental Award at Camp Pendleton on Aug. 31.
♦ Fall 2017 – Copy of a piece from American Riding Instructors Association’s Riding Instructor magazine featuring MPO Ric Sutton with VBPD Mounted Patrol. All photos courtesy of City Photographer Craig McClure.
♦ Virginia Beach Television (VBTV) Program Schedule | August 27 through September 2.
Meeting of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads Thursday, August 24, 2017 • 1:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Board Room • 509 E. 18th Street, Norfolk, VA
A meeting of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Board Room, at 509 E. 18th Street, Norfolk, VA.
The meeting is open to the public and in accordance with the Board’s operating procedures and in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, there will be an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting.
The agenda and supporting materials are included in this package for your review.
Meeting of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads Thursday, August 24, 2017 • 1:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Board Room • 509 E. 18th Street, Norfolk, VA
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes – July 27, 2017 Recommended Action: Approval, including certification of closed session.
4. President’s Monthly Report - William Harrell A. Board Updates: Recommended Action: No action necessary. This month’s President’s Report focuses on the recommendations of the Transit Capital Project Revenue Advisory Board (see members here: http://www.drpt.virginia.gov/media/1867/transit-capital-revenue- advisory-board-members2016.pdf ) related to upcoming 2018 General Assembly legislative agenda planning to: • Fix what’s broken or missing in the current system • Make targeted improvements that more effectively connect major employment, retail, education, medical, and tourism destinations resulting in a true regional transit system • Include new oversight, prioritization, and accountability provisions
5. Committee Reports A. Audit & Budget Review Committee – Keith Parnell/Brandon Singleton, Chief Financial Officer Recommended Action: No action necessary. See attached July 2017 Financial Report. Overall fare box recovery exceeded more conservative FY 18 projections. Overall actual ridership is relatively steady comparing July 2016 with July 2018 with monthly ridership 1,261,384 compared to 1,259,325 respectively for all modes of transit, but is still below targeted ridership projections.
B. Operations & Oversight Committee - Commissioner Fuller/ Dyanne Sampson, Director of Procurement
Contract No: 17 – 73942 General Financial Consulting Services
Recommending Commission Approval: Award of a contract to WSP USA, Inc, to provide general financial consulting services. The cumulative amount of all Task Orders issued under this contract will not exceed $296,000 over the three-year period.
Recommended Action: Approval. Source of funds: Operating
Hampton Renovation – Proposed Change Order. Information will be presented at the Commission Meeting. Recommended Action: Action at Commissioners’ discretion pending financial information related to the change order to be provided by HRT at the meeting.
C. Planning and New Starts Development Committee – Commissioner Wood Recommended Action: At Chair Wood’s discretion. There was a committee meeting in July focusing on the Peninsula Transit (BRT) Study and no meeting in August.
D. External/Legislative Advisory Committee – Commissioner Kanoyton (Draft) TDCHR 2018 Legislative Priorities
Recommended Action: Stand by for report out. There was a committee meeting on 8/16/17. Brian Solis attended for Bob Matthias. The attached 2018 legislative priorities reflect the review/discussion by the committee and it is recommended that the priorities be reflected in each of the 6 cities’ 2018 legislative agendas.
E. Management/Financial Advisory Committee – Steve Jenkins/ Brandon Singleton, Chief Financial Officer Recommended Action: Stand by for report-out. There was a MFAC meeting on 8/21/17 where July 2017 financials were reported. Staff inquired as to why there was $1.35M more in Federal funding and $1.35M less in Local Funding budgeted showing in the July 2017 Financial Statements versus the budget that the Commission approved in May. This could be positive news but also consideration should be given whether the funding should be flexed over to capital for rolling stock investment if possible.
F. Paratransit Advisory Subcommittee – Ms. Linda Gurley, Chair Recommended Action: Stand by for Chair Gurley’s report.
G. Transit Ridership Advisory Sub-Committee (TRAC) – Mr. Jamie Battle Recommended Action: Stand by for Chair Battle’s report.
6. Old and New Business Request of the State to change the date of the October TDCHR Meeting to accommodate the Governor’s Transportation Conference scheduled October 24 – 27, 2017 at the OMNI Homestead Resort. Recommended Action: Consideration of October Commission meeting date change at Commissioners’ discretion.
7. Comments by Commission Members
8. Closed Session (as necessary) – Recommended Action: A closed session is anticipated to update the Commission on union negotiations.
9. Adjournment
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Board Room at 3400 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA
Meeting Minutes of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads Thursday, July 27, 2017 • 1:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Board Room • 3400 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA
Call to order
A quorum was attained and Chairman Woodbury of Newport News called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Commissioners in attendance:
Chairman Woodbury, Newport News Vice Chair Fuller, Chesapeake Past Chair Wood, Virginia Beach Commissioner West, Chesapeake Commissioner Pittard, VDRPT Commissioner Moffett, Hampton Commissioner Kanoyton, Hampton Commissioner DeProfio, Hampton Commissioner Parnell, Norfolk Commissioner Raliski, Norfolk Commissioner Rowe, Portsmouth Commissioner Hunter, Portsmouth Commissioner Ross-Hammond, Virginia Beach Commissioner Solis, Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads Transit Staff in attendance: Amy Braziel, Sr. Executive Assistant David Burton, General Counsel, Williams Mullen Gene Cavasos, Director of Marketing & Communications Alisa Crider, Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator Margaret Denoncourt, Internal Auditor Angela Glass, Director of Budget & Financial Analysis William Harrell, President and CEO Felicia Harris, Director of Customer Relations Ron Hodges, Director of Business Development Tom Holden, Media Relations Specialist Keith Johnson, Manager of Paratransit Tiffany McClain, Public Outreach & Ridership Coordinator Dyanne Sampson, Assistant Director of Procurement Sibyl Pappas, Chief Engineering & Facilities Officer 1 Jim Price, Chief of Transit Operations Luis R. Ramos, Sr. Executive Assistant/Commission Secretary Brandon Singleton, Chief Financial Officer Derrick Snowden, Chief Safety and Security Officer Brittany Sumpter, DBE & Grants Coordinator Robert Travers, Corporate Counsel
Others in attendance:
Judith Brown, HRPTA Lisa Cipriano, Newport News Angela Hopkins, Department of Planning, City of Hampton Ina Kreps, Paratransit Rider Jamie Battle, Chair, Transit Rider Advisory Committee Susan Wilson, City of Portsmouth Earl Sorey, City of Chesapeake Jordan Pascale, The Virginian Pilot Steve Lambert, HRPTO Porter Stevens, City of Hampton Jerri Wilson, Newport News Paul Hunt, Sprint
The June TDCHR meeting package was distributed electronically to all Commissioners, the media, and the public in advance of the meeting. The meeting package consisted of:
Agenda June Meeting Minutes June President’s Report Presentation June Public Comments and Social Media Analytics July President’s Report Committee Reports
Chairwomen Woodbury, presented Past Chairman Wood a plaque for his dedication and service to the Board as Chair of the TDCHR.
Public Comment
No public comments.
Approval of the June 2017 TDCHR Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the June 2017 meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Moffett and properly seconded by Commissioner Fuller. A roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Woodbury, Fuller, Wood, West, Pittard, Moffett, Kanoyton, Parnell, Raliski, Rowe, Hunter, and Ross-Hammond
Nays: None
2 Abstain: None
President’s Monthly Report
Mr. William Harrell, President and CEO, welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mr. Harrell noted that a copy of HRT’s internal newsletter, the Link, was placed at the Commissioners’ seats.
Mr. Harrell stated that a letter from Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Chair Linda T. Johnson, to Governor McAuliffe endorsing the concept of high occupancy lanes was also located at Commissioners’ seats.
Mr. Harrell stated that Ms. Alesia Cain put together a fact sheet regarding the IT procurement matter that will be reviewed as part of the Operations and Oversight Committee report.
Mr. Harrell stated that Hampton City Council took a bus tour through their city. HRT would like to schedule rides with all city officials in their respective cities to give them a taste of the customer experience as well as the insight necessary to talk to stakeholders regarding transit.
Mr. Harrell stated that the new ferry christening was on July 14th and was a success. Mr. Harrell thanked Mayor Rowe and Norfolk officials for their support.
The recent External/Internal Legislative Affairs Committee (ELAC) was discussed which included a presentation on a youth outreach program.
Ms. Tiffany McClain gave a presentation regarding the Student Freedom Pass.
There was discussion regarding utilizing unfunded advertising space to promote the Student Freedom Pass. HRT staff stated that advertising space is being used to promote the program.
Dr. Woodbury noted the need to have a quorum at all Committee meetings.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Audit and Budget Committee/MFAC
Mr. Brandon Singleton, Chief Financial Officer, presented the June Financial Report as enclosed in the package.
Mr. Singleton went into additional detail related to the fare revenue and ridership Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Mr. Singleton reviewed the Operating Financial Statements with the Board.
There was a question regarding feedback from the MFAC Committee in regard to the true up data that was provided.
3 Mr. Singleton also reported on the top 10 routes related to ridership.
Mr. Ray Amoruso provided information regarding funding and transit service to the new Premium Outlet Mall.
Mr. Harrell stated that Norfolk City staff have taken a “wait and see” stance on adding buses to service the Norfolk Premium Outlets.
Operations and Oversight Committee
The Operations and Oversight presented the following for approval:
Contract No: 17-75502, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System Maintenance and Support Services
Recommending Commission Approval: To enter into a sole source contract with LogicTree, LLC (LogicTree) for one (1) year of maintenance and support services for Hampton Roads Transit’s hosted Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system
A motion to approve Contract 17-75502, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System Maintenance and Support Services was made by Commissioner West and properly seconded by Commissioner Moffett. A roll call vote resulted as follows
Ayes: Commissioners Woodbury, Fuller, Wood, West, Pittard, Moffett, Kanoyton, Parnell, Raliski, Rowe, Hunter, and Ross-Hammond
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Planning and New Starts Development Committee
The Planning and New Starts Committee had a meeting prior to the Board meeting. Commissioner Wood stated that there was an overview of the Peninsula Corridor Study and Norfolk Westside Transit Study.
External/Legislative Advisory Committee
Commissioner Kanoyton stated that the ELAC meeting was hosted by Newport News this month and will be hosted by Virginia Beach in August. Ms. Kanoyton stated that the meeting will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Ms. Kanoyton noted the Committee is waiting on a legislative report that is due to come out next month, from a special statewide advisory board that was set up to evaluate state transit funding needs. She noted there is a looming financial cliff, stating that the Committee is dedicated to assist in finding solutions.
It was discussed that coordination meetings with stakeholders, including those from Northern Virginia, are being held to identify the best approach to resolve transportation funding issues. It was also 4 stated that there will be an attempt to bring strong awareness related to transportation funding issues to the General Assembly in the upcoming session.
There was also a discussion regarding a presentation that Mr. Amoruso gave to the ELAC related to high frequency regional bus solutions. Commissioner Kanoyton noted the Connect Hampton Roads campaign effort has the potential to support regional workforce development needs. Moving forward the objective is to have meetings with legislators in late summer and early fall.
Commissioner Woodbury stated that Board representation is needed on the Virginia Municipal League to effectively communicate Hampton Roads Transit funding needs. It was noted that Mr. Harrell attended the recent Hampton Roads Legislative Caucus and spoke concerning both statewide and regional transit needs.
Paratransit Advisory Sub-Committee (PAC)
Ms. Gurley stated that the last meeting was held on June 7th and she provided an update of that meeting.
Transit Ridership Advisory Committee (TRAC)
Mr. Jamie Battle provided a brief report to the Board.
Old and New Business
There was no old or new business discussed.
Comments from Commissioners:
There were no Commissioner Comments.
At 1:42 p.m., the Regular TDCHR went into recess to hold the Transit Management Committee Annual meeting.
At 1 :53 p.m., the Regular TDCHR meeting reconvened and Commissioner West motioned to go into a closed session to discuss certain personnel matters involving the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, or salaries, of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of HRT as provided by paragraph 1 of Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A). Chairman Woodbury seconded the motion.
A roll call vote to go into a closed session resulted as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Woodbury, Fuller, Wood, West, Pittard, Moffett, Kanoyton, Parnell, Raliski, Rowe, Hunter, Ross-Hammond
Nays: None
Abstain: None
5 The Closed Session concluded at 3:27 pm. Commissioner Wood motioned that the Board reconvene and attested that only certain personnel matters involving the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, or salaries, of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of HRT as provided by paragraph 1 of Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A). Commissioner Woodbury seconded the motion.
A roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Woodbury, Fuller, Wood, West, Pittard, DeProfio, Kanoyton, Parnell, Raliski, Rowe, Hunter, and Solis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
The Commission noted that the President & CEO has done a very good job over the past year, and were very pleased with the way he has proactively taken steps on the true-up process going forward. The Commission was prepared to recommend that he receive a 2.75% salary increase and a deferred compensation bonus; however, Mr. Harrell refused an increase based on the fact that HRT administrative employees did not receive a raise.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT COMMISSION OF HAMPTON ROADS
Patricia P. Woodbury Chairman
ATTEST:
Luis R. Ramos, Commission Secretary July 27, 2017
6 DCHR Board Meeting uly 27, 2017
Board Update
• Transit tour with Hampton officials • CTB resolution endorsing the policy principles of the Revenue Advisory Board to address transit capital funding needs
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Board Update
• New Ferry christening • Project kick-off – Financial Software Systems upgrade
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Public Comments Summary
Submission Date: July 11, 2017 Name: Lea Hanchick City: Virginia Beach Contact preference: Email Comment: I have been standing at the stop on 8th and Atlantic Ave for 25 minutes. Been looking at the headlights on the trolley, stopped, waiting south of 5th St. For the entire time. This is stupid.
Submission Date: July 31, 2017 Name: David Yamaguchi City: Norfolk Contact preference: Email Comment: For the alignment alternatives, I would like to suggest Alternative 1, which is a straight shot from EVMC on Hampton Boulevard to Naval Station Norfolk. It would serve both ODU Students and Sailors stationed at ships home‐ported at Naval Station Norfolk. Instead of terminating at the PX or the gate, it should serve the piers. I would also like to suggest also building Alternative 11, but instead have it terminate at Ocean View. Alternative 11 would be restoration of the Ocean View trolley service as a Light Rail route. Instead of ending at the gate, the route should go to the pier. Along both routes, high density housing should be highly encouraged near the stations.
Facebook Pages Report for Hampton Roads Transit Jul 01, 2017 - Jul 31, 2017
The Facebook Report gives you insight on all social activity across your Facebook accounts using a blend of Facebook Insights and proprietary metrics of our own.
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Facebook Activity Overview
196,182 1,463 542 Impressions Post Engagements Link Clicks
Audience Growth
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Audience Growth Metrics Totals
Total Fans 12,339 Total fans increased by Paid Likes 453
Organic Likes 72 3.9% since previous date range Unlikes 72
Net Likes 453
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Publishing Behavior
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Photos 6 The number of posts you sent increased by Videos 3 17.4% Posts 18 since previous date range Total Posts 27
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Top Posts, by Engagement
Post Reactions Comments Engagement Reach
Hampton Roads Transit
I took Denver's rail system from the airport to downtown; here's what 83 17 9.0% 4,340 Norfolk can learn from the system
(Post) July 31, 2017 8:56 am
Hampton Roads Transit
Will the Tide go to Naval Station Norfolk? 87 16 8.6% 2,738
(Post) July 18, 2017 9:41 am
Hampton Roads Transit
26 5 8.0% 540
(Post) July 14, 2017 4:59 pm
Hampton Roads Transit
26 5 8.0% 540
(Post) July 14, 2017 4:59 pm
Hampton Roads Transit We're about ready to break a bottle on the bow on our new ferry! Join us for a fun celebration at Waterside Dock this Friday! Details below! Also, WTKR-TV News Channel 3 will be kicking off the Anthem LemonAid - CHKD stand Friday as well! On your way to the christening, swing by the promenade near the ferry dock for a refreshing cup of lemonade to support a good cause. 18 – 6.9% 423 #ElizabethRiverFerryIV #FerryChristening #HRVA Portsmouth, Virginia – Department of Marketing and Communications, City of Norfolk Government, Waterside District
(Post) July 11, 2017 3:30 pm
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Page Impressions
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Organic Impressions 59,543
Total Impressions decreased by Viral Impressions 35,727
Paid Impressions 100,912 7.9%
since previous date range Total Impressions 196,182
Users Reached 152,321
Video Performance
VIEW METRICS VIEWING BREAKDOWN
100% ORGANIC VIEWS
0% 1.1k PAID VIEWS ORGANIC FULL 5.5k 4.4k 3% CLICK PLAYS ORGANIC PARTIAL 97% AUTO PLAYS
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Audience Engagement
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Action Metrics Totals Total Engagements decreased Reactions 1,085 by Comments 129
29.3% Shares 249 since previous date range
Total Engagements 1,463
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Demographics
Page Fans People Reached People Engaged
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Women between the ages of 25-34 appear to be the leading force among your fans.
Top Countries Top Cities
United States 12,061 Norfolk, VA 2,807
Philippines 31 Virginia Beach, VA 2,720
Canada 13 Chesapeake, VA 1,020
Japan 13 Newport News, VA 897
Mexico 12 Hampton, VA 834
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Facebook Stats by Page
Total Fan Posts Impressions per Engagements Link Facebook Page Impressions Engagements Fans Increase Sent Post per Post Clicks
Hampton Roads Transit 12,339 3.94% 27 196,182 7,266 1,463 54.2 542
Twitter Profiles Report for gohrt_com Jul 01, 2017 - Jul 31, 2017
The Twitter Profiles Report gives you insight on all social activity across your Twitter accounts using a blend of Twitter's metrics and proprietary metrics of our own.
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Twitter Activity Overview
40,869 862 105 Organic Impressions Total Engagements Link Clicks
Audience Growth
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Follower Metrics Totals
Total Followers 5,844 Total followers increased by New Follower alerts 62 0.5% Actual Followers gained 27 since previous date range
People that you followed 20
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Posts & Conversations
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Sent/Received Metrics Totals The number of messages you sent increased by Tweets sent 62 Direct Messages sent – 10.7% Total Sent 62 since previous date range
The number of messages you Mentions received 114 received decreased by Direct Messages received –
Total Received 114 40.9% since previous date range
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Your Content & Engagement Habits
SENT MESSAGE CONTENT YOUR TWEETING BEHAVIOR
45% CONVERSATION 16 PLAIN TEXT 55%
UPDATES
13 PAGE LINKS 31% NEW CONTACTS
33 69% PHOTO LINKS EXISTING CONTACTS
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Audience Engagement
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Engagement Metrics Totals The number of engagements increased by Replies 28 Retweets 74 61.4% Retweets with Comments 2 since previous date range
Likes 107
The number of impressions per Engagements per Follower 0.1 Tweet increased by Impressions per Follower 7.0 53.4% Engagements per Tweet 13.9 since previous date range Impressions per Tweet 659.2
Engagements per Impression 2.1%
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Top Tweets, by Responses
Tweet Reach Responses Clicks Retweets
gohrt_com Accident involving transit bus in the Downtown tunnel. Expect delays on Rts 44 and 45 and general traffic. Hoping everyone is OK. 128,385 6 – 3
(Tweet) July 25, 2017 9:02 am
gohrt_com #RideTheTide to a @NorfolkTides home game at 7:05pm tonight -Saturday or a 4:05pm game on Sunday. Buy tickets: https://t.co/qd31fnYM0F 51,665 6 5 5 https://t.co/zverELPkR3
(Tweet) by Alisa C. July 13, 2017 10:38 am
gohrt_com The VB Wave is an easy way to get around the Oceanfront. Kick back this summer & let us do the driving! Learn more: https://t.co/oeW7ioMNU6 72,290 5 26 5 https://t.co/0lUihLJgjc
(Tweet) by Alisa C. July 14, 2017 11:15 am
gohrt_com Heading to @NorfolkVA @WatersideDistVA this weekend? It's too hot to drive. Hop on the ferry & head over! $1.75 each way or $4 all day. 9,070 4 – 3 https://t.co/wR6UhkiB9L
(Tweet) July 08, 2017 9:33 am
gohrt_com Did you know you can dock & dine at Waterside? Don't own a boat? Ride the Elizabeth River Ferry there for $1.75! https://t.co/A6vB9S6eKP 9,430 4 4 4
(Tweet) July 07, 2017 4:20 pm
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Audience Demographics
FOLLOWERS BY AGE FOLLOWERS BY GENDER
18-20 4.2% 4.7% 21-24 45% 26.3% 25-34 FEMALE FOLLOWERS
35% 35-44 18.5% 45-54 55% 10% 55-64 MALE FOLLOWERS
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HAMPTON ROAD S T R A N S I T
T R A N S I T C A P I TA L F U N D I N G
Every day public transportation is moving people and supporting economic health and quality of life for citizens across Hampton Roads and Virginia. In fact, there are about 200 million passenger trips on transit annually in the Commonwealth. Over 14 million happen right here in Hampton Roads.
According to a 2016 study, this supports for more than $548 million in regional employment income annually, $89 million in consumer spending, and over 20,300 jobs across HRT’s service area. It also lessens congestion and commuting costs for non-transit commuters.
Yet, for all the good that public transit already helps provide, as well as other important activities like improving roads, bridges, tunnels and port infrastructure, Hampton Roads still has an incredible amount of untapped potential. Virginia and the region have certainly made some positive gains since the Great Recession. However, the rate of our economic recovery has been sluggish at best.
Now is not the time to hold back or fail to invest in core infrastructure and the building blocks for our region’s, and Virginia’s, long-term success. Of course, this includes the need to make smart and sustainable investments in public transportation.
Public transportation funding is a major issue facing Virginia and the region of Hampton Roads right now. Indeed, Virginia is facing a transit funding crisis. Starting in 2019, basic capital funding that has been available to meet core state of good repair needs, like purchasing buses, is going away.
Recognizing a serious challenge on the horizon, in 2016 the Virginia General Assembly (HB 1359) established an advisory board (the Transit Capital Project Revenue Advisory Board) to examine state’s transit funding needs and identify potential solutions. Here are some highlights coming from the work that group:
• With the end of previous funding starting in 2019, there is a projected revenue shortfall of
$130 million annually over the next ten years.
• This funding is just to maintain historical levels of investment.
• Virginia’s economy would lose $200 million annually in economic activity if this funding is not
replaced. These losses are just related to lost capital investments – there would be additional
economic losses across Virginia as daily transit operations are impacted.
• Virginia needs steady and reliable revenues dedicated to the state transit capital program.
• A combination of statewide and regional sources should be considered but use of any
regional funds should be only for transit needs that improve service across the region.
HAMPTON ROAD S T R A N S I T
The Commonwealth is an essential partner we can’t afford to lose. For example, based on HRT’s current six- year capital program, if historical state funding were not available for bus repairs and replacements needed between 2019 and 2023, localities served by Hampton Roads Transit would need to identify $12 million more annually to meet these basic state of good repair needs. Today there is no regional dedicated transit funding either for state of good repair, or projects that improve regional connectivity across city boundaries. Without adequate state funding, there will be increased pressure on localities. It should be noted that HRT is funded by four buckets: federal, state, local, and fares from customers.
Finding ways to continue essential statewide investments as well as new regional funding for transit will enable the Hampton Roads to:
• Fix what’s broken or missing in the current system
• Maketargetedimprovementsthatmoreeffectivelyconnectmajoremployment, retail, education,
medical, and tourism destinations resulting in a true regional transit system
• Include new oversight, prioritization, and accountability provisions
HRTlooksforwardtoworkingwithstakeholdersandpolicymakersbothlocallyandin Richmond, to make sure the investments we need for public transportation are provided. I’m confident and optimistic that, if we roll up our sleeves and work together, we will find the solutions that work for
Virginia and Hampton Roads. Our future is riding on it.
Sincerely,
William E. Harrell
President and CEO
Hampton Roads Transit
Draft Financial Statement
JULY FY 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT REVENUE & RIDERSHIP KPI’s JULY FY18
FISCALYEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
Actual KPI Target Variance % Change Average Fare per Rider $1.00 $1.05 $0.05 4.8% Average Cost per Rider $6.28 $5.84 $0.44 7.0% Local Investment per Rider $2.43 $2.53 ($0.10) (4.2%) Farebox Recovery Ratio 17% 18% 1% 5.6%
Average fare per rider, or revenue realized on a per trip basis, is better than the target by 4.8% at $1.05. The current base fare for a one-way trip is $1.75.
Local investment per rider of $2.53 surpasses the target by 4.2%, but average cost per rider of $5.84 is under projections by 7.0%.
The cost recovery ratio is total farebox revenue divided by operating expense and is currently 18% verses a target of 17%.
1 OPERATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JULY FY18 YTD % YTD Year-To- Year-To- Budget to Actual to Annual Date Date YTD Actual Annual Dollars in Thousands Budget Budget Actual Variance Budget Operating Revenue
Passenger Revenue $ 17,686.1 $ 1,591.4 $ 1,373.0 $ (218.4) 7.8%
Advertising Revenue 1,325.0 110.4 76.9 $ (33.5) 5.8% Other Transportation Revenue (1) 2,236.1 186.3 179.1 $ (7.2) 8.0% Non-Transportation Revenue (2) 60.0 5.0 5.6 $ 0.6 9.3% Non-Operating Revenue Federal Funding (3) 17,696.1 1,649.0 1,500.6 $ (148.4) 8.5% State Funding (4) 20,036.2 1,669.7 1,625.5 $ (44.2) 8.1% Local Funding 44,256.6 3,688.0 3,688.1 $ 0.0 8.3%
Total Revenue $ 103,296.1 $ 8,899.9 $ 8,448.7 $ (451.2) 8.2% Operating revenue varies with the budget by 5.1%. Passenger, Advertising, and State Funding Revenue account for the majority of the delta. The YTD budget to annual budget target through July 2017 is 8.6%. The YTD actual to annual budget is 8.2%.
1 Other Transportation Revenue is Elizabeth River Crossing (ERC) for bus and ferry services. 2 Non-Transportation Revenue consists of rental income and interest income. 3 Federal Funding is an estimate based on the eligible expenses. 4 The actual award for State Funding was less than the projected budget by approximately $570,000 on an annual basis. 2 OPERATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JULY FY18 YTD % YTD Year-To- Year-To- Budget to Actual to Annual Date Date YTD Actual Annual Dollars in Thousands Budget Budget Actual Variance Budget
Personnel Services $ 64,133.5 5,587.1 $ 5,325.3 $ 261.8 8.3%
Contract Services 10,402.3 866.9 359.9 $ 506.9 3.5% Materials & Supplies 11,830.5 1,044.8 853.4 $ 191.4 7.2% Utilities 1,195.3 89.4 94.1 $ (4.7) 7.9% Casualties & Liabilities 4,709.0 392.4 348.3 $ 44.1 7.4% Purchased Transportation 8,706.4 725.5 734.9 $ (9.4) 8.4% Other Miscellaneous Expenses 2,319.1 193.7 110.4 $ 83.3 4.8%
Total Expense $ 103,296.1 $ 8,899.9 $ 7,826.4 $ 1,073.4 7.6%
YTD, total operating expenses are below the budget by 12.1%.
The YTD budget to annual budget target through July 2017 is 8.6%. The YTD actual to annual budget is 7.6%.
3 OPERATING FINANCIALS (cont.) JULY FY18 Annual Projected % Dollars in Thousands Actual $ Variance Variance Budget Operating Revenue $ 21,307.2 $ 19,595.8 $ (1,711.4) (8.0%)
Non-Operatng Revenue 81,988.9 74,358.8 (7,630.1) (9.3%) Total Revenue $ 103,296.1 $ 93,954.6 $ (9,341.5) (9.0%)
Operating Expenses $ 103,296.1 $ 93,954.6 $ 9,341.5 9.0%
(1) Local Funding Chesapeake $ 2,547.6 $ 2,367.5 $ (180.1) (7.1%)
Newport News 7,280.2 6,696.3 (583.9) (8.0%) Hampton 4,531.0 4,255.1 (275.9) (6.1%) Norfolk 19,552.2 16,851.5 (2,700.7) (13.8%) Portsmouth 2,977.4 2,689.2 (288.2) (9.7%) Virginia Beach 7,368.2 5,561.5 (1,806.7) (24.5%) Total Local Funding $ 44,256.6 $ 38,421.1 $ (5,835.5) (13.2%) (2) State Funding $ 20,036.2 $ 19,466.7 $ (569.5) (2.8%)
Federal Funding $ 17,696.1 $ 16,471.0 $ (1,225.1) (6.9%) Total Non-Operating Revenue $ 81,988.9 $ 74,358.8 $ (7,630.1) (9.3%)
Current projections are based on one (1) month of financial and performance data.
Please note that the financials are in draft form and subject to change. 1 Local Subsidy does not include Advanced Capital Contribution (ACC). 2 The actual award for State Funding was less than the projected budget by approximately $570,000 on an annual basis.4 RIDERSHIP STATS JULY FY18
TARGET-TO-ACTUAL COMPARISON
July FY18 FY18 Tar get Actual Variance MODE Target Actual Variance
1,229,227 1,063,110 (166,117) BUS TRANSIT 1,229,227 1,063,110 (166,117) 121,485 120,569 (916) LRT 121,485 120,569 (916) 37,366 46,739 9,373 FERRY 37,366 46,739 9,373 27,892 28,907 1,015 PARATRANSIT 27,892 28,907 1,015 1,415,970 1,259,325 (156,645) SYSTEM TOTAL 1,415,970 1,259,325 (156,645) For the month of July, ridership finished 12.4% under target. July ridership this year is 12.4% lower, overall, than the target.
YEAR-TO-YEAR COMPARISON
July-FY17 July-FY18 FY17 FY18
Actual Actual Variance MODE Actual Actual Variance 1,092,328 1,063,110 (29,218) BUS TRANSIT 1,092,328 1,063,110 (29,218) 109,128 120,569 11,441 LRT 109,128 120,569 11,441 31,496 46,739 15,243 FERRY 31,496 46,739 15,243 28,432 28,907 475 PARATRANSIT 28,432 28,907 475 1,261,384 1,259,325 (2,059) SYSTEM TOTAL 1,261,384 1,259,325 (2,059) July 2017 ridership is 0.2% below the same period last year. Year-To-Date FY18 ridership is 0.2% lower overall than Year-To-Date FY17.
5 RIDERSHIP GRAPHS JULY FY18
Bus Li g ht Rail
FY17 1,092 FY17 109,12 8
FY18 1,063 FY18 120,569
TARGET 1,229
TARGE T 121,485
950 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 1,250
Thousands 100,000 105,000 110,000 115,000 120,000 125,000
Ferr y Paratransit
FY17 31,496 FY17 28,432
FY18 46,739 FY18 28,907
TARGE T 37,366 TARGE T 27,892
‐ 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 27,000 27,500 28,000 28,500 29,000
Ridership targets are based on a three (3) year average of actual ridership.
6 PROCUREMENTS BETWEEN $50K-$100K JULY FY18
July 2017
Contract FundingMethod Award of
Number Contract DescriptionCost CenterSourceProcurement AmountAward AwardedDate Performance Vendor Period
17‐75524 Elizabeth River Ferry III Emergency and $73,435.31 Drydock Inspection7/31/2017RepairsDavis BoatOperationsWorks, Inc.Operating14 daysSole Source
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Price: $296,000 General Financial Consulting Contract No: 17-73942 Title: Term: 1 Yr. w/2-1 yr. Services options
Acquisition Description: Enter into a contract with a qualified Contractor to provide general financial consulting services on a Task Order (TO) basis.
Background: From time to time, Hampton Roads Transit’s (HRT) finance staff requires the assistance and support of an outside firm for financial related tasks and ad-hoc financial studies. Under the terms of this agreement, the Consultant is required to complete several projects on a TO basis to include, but not limited to, an analysis of the financial impact of various events or scenarios as it relates to preparing annual budgets and updates to the six-year capital program plan; identification of a full range of financial strategies that could generate sufficient revenues needed to meet operating, maintenance, and capital costs according to industry best practices; assist in the development of a Strategic Plan and Sustainable Financial Plan that identifies industry best practice; and, other financial related assignments as determined by HRT’s Project Manager.
Contract Approach: A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on February 1, 2017. Three (3) proposals were received on March 14, 2017 from the following firms:
HDR, Inc. (HDR) IMG Rebel (IMG) WSP USA, Inc. (WSP)
In response to the RFP, Proposers were required to provide a technical proposal and a Price Proposal that includes labor rates for various labor categories, to be utilized when establishing pricing for TOs. A sample of the labor categories specified in the Price Schedule and the corresponding proposed labor rates are provided in the Solicitation Results below.
Upon review and evaluation of the technical proposals, all three (3) firms were deemed capable of performing the requirements of the Scope of Work (SOW). The firms were invited to discuss their proposals and provide technical clarifications on their approach to the SOW.
After discussions, WSP was rated best to meet the requirements of the SOW based on additional information provided during the presentation regarding their overall project approach and experience. Further discussions and negotiations were conducted with the firm, which focused on clarifying assumptions made in establishing pricing, reducing labor rates proposed and reviewing exceptions to the Terms and Conditions of the Contract. At the conclusion of negotiations, a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) was requested.
As a result of the negotiations, HRT staff concluded that WSP provided the best value to HRT based on a combination of technical capability and price. WSP’s labor rates are deemed fair and reasonable based on a price analysis performed using historical data and the fact that the pricing was obtained in a competitive environment. A contractor responsibility review confirmed that WSP is technically and financially capable to perform the work.
WSP is headquartered in New York, NY, and operates an office in Washington, DC. WSP has provided similar services to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation; the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose, CA; Sound Transit in Seattle, WA; and, Los Angeles Metro in LA, CA.
Price: $296,000 General Financial Consulting Contract No: 17-73942 Title: Term: 1 Yr. w/2-1 yr. Services options
The Contract period of performance is one (1) base year, with two (2) additional one-year options.
No DBE goal was assigned for this solicitation.
Cost/Funding: This contract will be funded with operating funds.
Project Manager: Angela Glass, Director of Budget and Financial Analysis
Contracting Officer: Jason Petruska, Contracts Specialist
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the Commission approve the award of a contract to WSP USA, Inc. to provide general financial consulting services. The cumulative amount of all TOs issued under this contract will not exceed $296,000 over the three-year period.
SOLICITATION RESULTS
Labor Category WSP HDR IMG Rebel WSP’S BAFO Project Manager $196.54 $204.05 $325.00 $190.48 Subject Matter Expert $166.84 $349.80 $307.12 $148.59 Administrative Support $108.56 $102.03 $160.00 $100.39
Note: WSP was the only firm required to submit a BAFO Hampton Renovation – Proposed Change Order
HRT constructed its Hampton facility in 1987. The facility consists of ~ 63,000 gross square feet and supports the majority of HRT’s operations on the Peninsula. The facility has neither been renovated nor had its major systems replaced since construction. Consequently, the majority of the facility’s components have exceeded their useful lives and, in some cases, are failing.
HRT began the process of planning and budgeting a total rehabilitation of the Hampton facility in 2012. Competitive bids for the comprehensive renovation were solicited in 2015. In 2016, HRT awarded the construction contract. At the time of award, however, funding delays prevented HRT from realizing the full renovation called for in the initial bid.
A significant portion of the funds anticipated by HRT have now become available for allocation to the Hampton renovation project. HRT has identified several areas of work that were removed during the procurement process as the best use of those funds. The work includes the completion of the HVAC system, the expansion of the bus steam bay, bathroom renovations, build out of operational and administrative office space, and the refurbishment of the lobby. All of the “reinstated work” was originally subject to the competitive bid process. In several cases, this work is a logical completion or continuation of the current construction at the facility.
After a more comprehensive briefing during the Operations and Oversight Committee report, HRT will request the approval of a change order for the reinstated work. Due to the amount of the proposed change order, the Commission must formally consider the staff recommendation to approve the modification of the current construction contract.
Details of this request will be presented at the Commission meeting. (DRAFT) TDCHR 2018 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
STATEWIDE TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDING The TDCHR supports state funding to replace previous bond funding and meet statewide transit capital needs. The TDCHR supports state funds to replace state bond funding that will be exhausted in 2019. Based on a capital improvement program for 2019 through 2023, localities served by Hampton Roads Transit would need to identify an additional $12 million annually just to meet basic state of good repair for buses if historical state funding were not available.
The General Assembly (HB 1359) established the Transit Capital Project Revenue Advisory Board in 2016 to examine state transit capital funding needs and identify potential solutions to meet these needs. Highlights of the board’s findings include the following:
o The replacement of state bond funding would only maintain historical levels of investment. o Bond funding that was approved in 2007, used primarily for transit state of good repair, will be exhausted at the end of FY 2018. o Virginia’s economy would lose $200 million annually in economic activity if this funding is not replaced. These losses are just related to lost capital investments – there would be additional economic losses across Virginia as daily transit operations are impacted. o With the end of this funding, there is a projected revenue shortfall within the Commonwealth averaging $130 million annually over the next ten years starting in FY 2019. o 80% of funds are typically used to meet basic state of good repair, like purchasing replacement buses, and the remaining 20% for minor enhancements and some expansion. o Virginia needs steady and reliable revenues dedicated to the statewide transit state of good repair program. o A combination of statewide and regional sources could be considered; however, use of any regional funds should only be for transit needs that improve service across the region, as determined at the regional level.
REGIONAL TRANSIT GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT The TDCHR supports adding Virginia General Assembly members representing the Hampton Roads area to the membership of the Commission’s governing board. The TDCHR also supports gubernatorial appointees be made with consideration given to expertise and experience in transportation, public budgeting and finance, corporate communications, or other fields relevant to supporting effective governance and oversight. The TDCHR governing board is currently composed of 13 members. This includes one local government appointee from each city council, one citizen from each jurisdiction in the district, appointed by the Governor, and a designee of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. There are no legislative members from the Virginia General Assembly included. This structure varies considerably from other major regional transportation entities (including the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission – six legislators, the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation District Commission – five legislators, the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission – five legislators, and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority – three legislators). These General Assembly members have become an essential link between state policy makers and their region in dealing with transportation issues. The TDCHR board membership formerly included one legislator from the House of Delegates and another from the Senate of Virginia, however this changed to the current form in 2012. Adding two General Assembly members to the TDCHR governing board would provide more parity in the composition of the board in comparison to similar transportation entities in Virginia. The TDCHR also recommends gubernatorial appointees be made with consideration given to expertise and experience in transportation, public budgeting and finance, corporate communications, or other fields relevant to supporting effective governance and oversight.
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FLOOR ON REGIONAL GAS TAXES
The TDCHR supports a price floor on regional gas tax collections.
The TDCHR supports an amendment to Virginia Code § 58.1‐2295 which would establish a protective floor price for the 2.1 percent regional wholesale price per gallon gas tax, much as was done for the statewide fuels tax in §58.1‐ 2217. A floor concept provides a more stable, dedicated revenue source that is needed for long‐term financing of regional projects in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. It is estimated that the establishment of a floor would generate approximately $20 million or more per year for the region.
REGIONAL TRANSIT FUNDING
The TDCHR supports dedicated regional funding for public transit in Hampton Roads.
The TDCHR supports dedicated regional funding for public transit in Hampton Roads without a reduction in funding for other transportation modes. New regional funding will enable the region to develop a fully integrated and inter‐ connected regional transit system by:
o Fixing what’s broken or missing in the current system; o Making targeted improvements that more effectively connect major employment, retail, education, medical, and tourism destinations across city boundaries resulting in a true regional transit system; o Including new oversight, prioritization, and accountability provisions. Hampton Roads is a global gateway for commerce that is vitally important to Virginia’s economy. Transit plays an important role regionally, supporting more than 20,300 jobs and $548 million annually in employment income, as well as $93 million in consumer spending across Hampton Roads. The lack of a regional funding structure has resulted in a system of localized transit routes rather than a fully integrated and optimized regional transit system. A metropolitan area of 1.7 million people must have a truly regional transit system if it is to grow and compete in the global marketplace.
FEDERAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANT (CIG) PROGRAM FUNDING
The TDCHR supports Congress protecting and expanding the federal Capital Investment Grant Program.
The TDCHR supports Congress protecting and expanding federal Capital Investment Grant Program (New Starts/Small Starts) funding to meet demand. The federal fixed‐guideway transit funding program is particularly important as Hampton Roads looks to possible extensions of systems that provide a regional benefit such as The Tide light rail system, Bus Rapid Transit on the Peninsula, or similar services.
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FEDERAL BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM FUNDING
The TDCHR supports increased federal funding for the Bus and Bus Facilities program
The TDCHR supports increased federal funding for the Bus and Bus Facilities program. Specifically, there is need for $2.85 billion additional investment to the FTA Bus and Bus Facilities program. The TDCHR recognizes that buses are the backbone of transit service and continues to advocate for sufficient and sustainable funding for bus and bus facilities. Under MAP‐21, bus funding was reduced by 57 percent. Overall, bus and bus facilities moved from 21 percent to just 9 percent of the federal transit program, even though buses carry more than 50 percent of all transit riders in America. The FAST Act included some increased bus and bus facilities funding; however, by 2020 authorized funding for bus transit programs will still be 15 percent lower than it was in 2011 and will represent only 14 percent of total federal funding for transit.
Cuts to this program between 2009 and 2015 have resulted in an almost 40 percent increase in the number of transit buses nationwide operating past their useful life. This is a significant issue in Hampton Roads, where approximately 35 percent of the bus fleet is 12 years of age or older, and the average fleet age of 10.5 years far exceeds the industry standard 7 years average age. Many of these buses have more than 500,000 to 900,000 miles, which makes them prone to breakdowns and costly maintenance.
The $2.85 billion will fill the gap in funds diverted from the Bus and Bus Facilities program between 2013 and 2020. This funding will help transit agencies across the nation reach a state of good repair and operate safe, efficient and reliable systems. It will also quickly boost economic activity. Bus purchase orders are sitting on the shelf and can be generated in a matter of days, not months. Modernizing the nation's transit fleet will create thousands of good paying U.S. manufacturing jobs, increase access to work and commercial centers, and help address the backlog of aging bus fleets and facilities like the ones we have in Hampton Roads.
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RI Why did you decide to become a riding instructor? RS I grew up riding and picking the brains of every instructor that I came into con- tact with. I saw how much they enjoyed themselves and helping others. On occa- sion, people would ask my advice and I felt a great deal of satisfaction when my assis- tance proved helpful. I enjoyed that and wanted to become better at helping oth- ers, so I apprenticed as a rider, trainer, and instructor whenever I could.
RI How long have you been teaching? RS A little over 30 years now. RI What is your background as a rider, horse owner, etc.? RS I got started very young and was riding show hunters. When my instructor found out that I liked jumping she used it as a car- rot to get me into other disciplines. Show jumping was punctuated by proving abili- ties in dressage, working Western, sad- dle seat (Walkers and gaited), and driving. Mounted Patrol. She explained the process stands as an immediate indicator that I and After I proved that I could do each of these for certification to me and I found that it my organization are knowledgeable, com- well, she introduced me to three-day event- was logical and well designed. That piqued petent, and professional. ing and the hook was set. I started work- my desire to become certified. Shortly after RI What other aspects of the horse business ing with police horses in 1984 and that ran my transfer to the Mounted Patrol I was are you in? a parallel course while I evented and did approached about testing because of the RS In addition to training riders and hors- some showing. I’ve owned my own horses pending retirement of our current ARIA- es for the city, I work with several other since the early 1980s, as well as training for certified instructor. The logistics of the mounted police units on the East Coast other people and organizations. department caught up with me in February through another training organization. I of 2017. RI When and why did you become ARIA have a small barn with a select clientele of certified? RI How has certification affected your students and horses at home, and am the RS One of my earliest and most influential business? District Commissioner for a local Pony mentors became an ARIA instructor short- RS Certification has helped to bolster the Club. My wife and both daughters ride as ly after founding the Virginia Beach Police reputation of my business and my unit. It well.
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RI What are your hobbies and interests another discipline earlier in my teaching/ coach, and example of what a professional outside of the barn? training career. The process helped me to instructor was. She taught me how to ride, RS I shoot competitively as well as coach learn as an instructor and student. teach, and train horses. Years later she and I in that sport. I ride motorcycles, work with RI What are your future plans and goals? worked extensively together training horses, a few charities, and spend as much time RS I am looking forward to at least three team-teaching students, and coaching each with my kids as possible. more years in my current assignment. other through combined training and event- Additionally I am working with industry ing. We worked together teaching mounted RI What is your biggest success? partners and other members from mount- police operations for several years. All of this RS My kids are my biggest success. Both of ed units and horse organizations to help helped prepare me for this process. them are confident, enthusiastic, and fun. move the mounted police field forward. I I am extremely happy and proud to They both ride. am looking forward to supporting my kids have become a Virginia Beach Mounted RI What words of wisdom would you share in their endeavors. Police Officer and now an ARIA certified with new instructors? As a new member to ARIA I am grate- instructor, thus following in the footsteps of ful for your faith, trust, and inclusion into Rosemary E. Larkin. She was not only my RS Always be open to new ideas and your organization. mentor and friend but my mother. angles. There are lots of different ways to I was introduced to ARIA by one of my Have a Good Ride, be successful. Having a multi-discipline earliest riding instructors. She was a mentor, Ric Sutton background gives me several perspectives and ways to solve problems. Another disci- pline might have a fix for your issue. Always September 15th is the deadline learn at each lesson whether you are the stu- to renew your instructor certification dent or instructor. at a discounted rate! RI If you had to do it all over again, what Please go to www.riding-instructor.com would you do differently? and click on “Renew Certification.” RS I would probably seek certification in
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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Cox 47 / Verizon 47) — Recablecast of the August 15 meeting: Mon 2pm; Wed 7pm; Sat 9am.
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A BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA: GROWTH AND EMPIRE — View history as a living narrative rather than a series of irrefutable facts to be memorized. Prominent historians present America's story as something that is best understood from a variety of perspectives. Sun 5am; Tue & Thu 11am; Fri 12am.
A PLACE OF OUR OWN: FAMILY MEALS — Insight and advice for solving issues related to parenting and child rearing. Sun 9pm; Mon 8am & 3pm; Thu 12am; Fri 3pm.
ACCESS VIRGINIA BEACH — Monthly news magazine highlighting city & school topics and issues. Navy SEAL monument dedication Stranding Response Team releases five rehabilitated sea turtles Virginia Historical Marker: John Thoroughgood Jr. Sister Cities annual conference held in Virginia Beach Wounded Warriors Week held in Virginia Beach Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway dedication ceremony Seeing Beyond at the Bayside Special Services Library Get Pumped at Virginia Beach recreation centers Virginia Beach Police Department fallen officers street dedication Mon 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm; Tue 5am & 7:30am; Wed 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 6pm & 8:30pm; Thu 5am, 7:30am & 6pm; Fri 6pm & 8:30pm; Sat 5am, 7:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm.
AGAINST ALL ODDS: INFERENCE FOR TWO-WAY TABLES — Discover statisitical solutions to the puzzles of everyday life. Learn how data collection and manipulation - paired with intelligent judgement and common sense - can lead to more informed decision making. Sun 6am; Tue & Thu 12pm; Fri 1am.
AMERICAN CINEMA: FILM LANGUAGE — Explore film history and American culture through the eyes of Hollywood insiders. Sun 10pm; Mon 9am & 4pm; Thu 1am; Fri 4pm.
ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD: A FRESH VIEW - IMPRESSIONISM AND POST-IMPRESSIONISM — From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, masterpieces of the Western world are interpreted through major paintings, Sun 1pm; Fri 8am; Sat 2pm.
BUILDING OUR STRENGTHS THROUGH LANGUAGE: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE — Discover the foreign language opportunities now available to students and learn how quality instruction prepares them for the growing demands of a global community. Sun 7:30pm; Mon 6:30am; Tue & Fri 10:30pm; Wed 9:30am; Sat 1:30am & 4:30pm.
DEVELOPING WRITERS: PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON STUDENT WRITING — Practical and philosophical advice for teaching writing while examining issues every teacher faces—such as high- stakes assessments and dealing with differently abled students. Sun & Tue 12am; Mon & Sat 6pm; Wed 9pm; Thu 8am & 3pm; Fri 5am.
DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY: MOTIVATION AND EMOTION — Explore historic and current theories of human behavior through demonstrations, classic experiments and simulations, current research, documentary footage, and computer animation. Sun 11:30pm; Mon 10:30am & 5:30pm; Thu 2:30am; Fri 5:30pm.
ETHICS IN AMERICA: THE HUMAN EXPERIMENT — Explore ethical dilemmas in legal, political, corporate, and military arenas through panel discussions with community leaders. Sun & Tue 1am; Mon & Sat 7pm; Wed 10pm; Thu 9am & 4pm; Fri 6am.
EXPLORING THE WORLD OF MUSIC: TEXTURE — Explore basic elements of music and how music is an expression of culture. Sun 8:30am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2:30pm; Thu 11:30pm.
FLIGHT SCHOOL: INSPIRED TO FLY — Explore the principles and practices of early powered flight through pilots, engineers, astronauts, and museum curators. A team of educators identify scientific principles that make controlled, heavier-than-air flight possible. Sun 4pm; Tue & Sat 9am; Wed 6am & 4pm.
FOCUS NNS — Explore current events at Newport News Shipbuilding. Sun 8:30pm; Mon 7:30am; Tue & Fri 11:30pm; Wed 10:30am; Sat 2:30am & 5:30pm.
FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Produced by the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department to explore current training trends and report news of interest to firefighters and citizens alike. Mon 1am, 12pm & 10pm; Tue & Thu 6am; Wed 1am, 12pm & 7pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 6am, 12pm & 10pm.
GETTING ALONG: LEFT OUT! — Character development and conflict management for ages five through eight. Sun 5pm; Tue & Sat 10am; Wed 7am & 5pm.
HOW IN THE WORLD — How do leaves change color? What was farming like in colonial days? Why are fingerprints different and how do police use them to solve crime? How does a submarine work? What causes wind? Hop about the Airship Curiosity for a world of fun and adventure. Sun 7pm; Mon 6am; Tue 10pm; Wed 9am; Thu 6:30pm; Fri 10pm; Sat 1am & 4pm.
INSIGHTS INTO ALGEBRA: LINEAR FUNCTIONS AND INEQUALITIES — Explore strategies for improving typical teaching tactics of Algebra 1. Sun 7am; Tue & Thu 1pm; Fri 2am.
KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS: TIME FOR THREE — Sun & Tue 2am; Mon & Sat 8pm; Wed 11pm; Thu 10am & 5pm; Fri 7am.
LEARNING MATH: ALGEBRAIC STRUCTURE — Designed for elementary and middle school teachers, and organized according to standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this series explores topics in measurement, number operations, statistics, geometry, and algebra. Sun 6:30am; Tue & Thu 12:30pm; Fri 1:30am.
MATH MONSTERS — Designed for pre-kindergarten children, this animated series provides an amusing and enlightening introduction to mathematical concepts. Sun 5:30pm; Tue & Sat 10:30am; Wed 7:30am & 5:30pm.
MEET THE AUTHOR: FIROOZAH DUMAS — Sun 8am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2pm; Thu 11pm.
MOM ALWAYS SAID: BREAKFAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY — Discussion between real moms with real experiences and real tips on raising a family. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm.
MONEYTRACK: REAL ESTATE: IS IT REALLY YOUR BEST INVESTMENT — Learn how to make your money work for you, and keep your investments on track so you can retire in style and enjoy the good life. Sun 9:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 12:30am; Fri 3:30pm.
NASA X — See how NASA researchers are testing revolutionary aircraft designs that have the potential to change the way we all fly. Mon 2am, 1pm & 11pm; Tue & Thu 7am; Wed 2am, 1pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 7am, 1pm & 11pm.
NEWSWRITING: COVERING DISASTERS — Explore techniques to become a better writer through traditional and emerging journalistic styles. Sun 11pm; Mon 10am & 5pm; Thu 2am; Fri 5pm.
ON THE OTHER HAND — Sun 8pm; Mon 7am; Tue & Fri 11pm; Wed 10am; Sat 2am & 5pm.
READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE: A BEARD OF COLD GOLD — An early reading series introducing sounds and rhyming patterns that unlock words and the meaning of words. Sun 3:45pm; Tue & Sat 8:45am; Wed 5:45am & 3:45pm.
REAL VIRGINIA — Agricultural news and family-oriented stories presented by the Virginia Farm Bureau. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am, 11:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm.
RURAL COMMUNITIES: LEGACY & CHANGE - THE WILL TO GROW — Examine why some rural areas in America are thriving while others are in decline. The social, political, and economic issues these communities face have far-reaching implications for individuals and the country as a whole. Sun & Thu 2pm; Fri 1pm.
SHAMU TV: THE KILLER WHALE STORY — Explore the special connection we have with the ocean’s top predator, and hear from the people who know them best to find out what’s been learned about killer whales — how they live, grow, survive and thrive. Sun 3pm; Tue & Sat 8am; Wed 5am & 3pm.
THE MATH DUDE: WRITING EQUATION IS SLOPE INTERCEPT FORM — Middle and high school students can improve their algebra skills with these fast–paced programs devoted to Algebra I as it is taught in the classroom today. Sun 3:30pm; Tue & Sat 8:30am; Wed 5:30am & 3:30pm.
THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: RECOVERY AMONG DIVERSE POPULATIONS — The ways recovery is sought, supported, and maintained are diverse and very much influenced by culture. Explore different ways that people from diverse communities find pathways to recovery and the challenges they may face, and review resources for understanding different cultural perspectives designed to enhance the cultural consciousness of providers and organizations. Sun 6pm; Mon 5am; Tue & Fri 9pm; Wed 8am; Sat 12am & 3pm.
THE WESTERN TRADITION: MESOPOTAMIA — Journey from ancient, pre-western civilizations to the age of technology and beyond. Sun 5:30am; Tue & Thu 11:30am; Fri 12:30am.
UNTOLD STORIES FROM AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS: YOSEMITE'S BUFFALO SOLDIERS — Rediscover the story of African American soldiers who patrolled the parks of the High Sierra at the turn of the last century. Mon 1:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm; Tue & Thu 6:30am; Wed 1:30am, 12:30pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 6:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm.
VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 47 / VERIZON 47
A BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA — Thu 8pm.
A HISTORY OF BLACK ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICA: EMERGENCE OF THE BLACK HERO — Explore the contributions of Black Americans to have influenced our culture, enriched our society, and shaped the history of the United States. Mon 10:30pm; Tue & Fri 11:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 11:30am.
A PLACE OF OUR OWN — Wed 3pm.
ACCESS VIRGINIA BEACH — Sun 9pm & 11:30pm; Mon 7:30am & 6pm; Tue & Thu 1:30pm; Wed 7:30am & 11:30pm; Fri 7:30am; Sat 6pm.
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Thu 9pm.
AMERICAN CINEMA — Wed 4pm.
ART HISTORY: SPAIN — Tue & Thu 6am.
ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD: A FRESH VIEW - IMPRESSIONISM AND POST-IMPRESSIONISM — From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, masterpieces of the Western world are interpreted through major paintings, Mon 7pm; Tue 11pm; Wed 2pm; Fri 5pm & 11pm.
CLASSIC ARTS SHOWCASE — Enjoy the classic arts by experiencing short video clips of film and music. Sat 12am through 8am, 1:30pm through 6pm, and 8pm through Sun 8pm.
DEATH: A PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING: A CHILD'S VIEW OF DEATH — Gain a greater understanding of death and dying through case studies and moving personal stories of people facing their own death or the death of a loved one. Mon & Wed 11:30am; Tue & Thu 7:30am.
DEVELOPING WRITERS — Fri 7pm.
DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY — Wed 5:30pm.
EARTH REVEALED: DOWN TO EARTH — Explore how scientific theories are developed and how our activities today affect earth's continuing evolution. Mon 10pm; Fri 3pm; Thu 11am.
ECONOMICS U$A: FEDERAL DEFICITS — Explore fundamentals of economic history, theory, and practice. Mon 11pm; Tue & Fri 12pm & 4pm; Thu 12pm.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: TORNADO: PLAN TO SURVIVE — Using examples based on real- life experiences, this program illustrates what to do if trapped in a mobile home, an automobile, at work or at school, or in a shopping mall. Tue & Thu 7am.
ETHICS IN AMERICA — Fri 8pm.
EXERCISE HORIZONS — Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am; Tue & Thu 2:30pm.
EXPLORING THE WORLD OF MUSIC — Tue & Fri 10:30pm; Thu 3:30pm.
FLIGHT SCHOOL — Thu 5pm.
FIT FOR DUTY: PILATES — An exercise program spanning several disciplines, such as kickboxing, Pilates, aerobics, weight training, and more. Produced by The Pentagon Channel. Mon & Wed 12pm; Tue & Thu 8am.
FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Sun 10pm; Mon through Fri 9am; Mon, Wed, & Fri 1pm; Thu 11pm.
FUZION FITNESS — Mon & Wed 11am; Tue & Thu 3pm; Fri 11am.
GETTING ALONG — Thu 6pm.
HOMEBOUND EXERCISE — Mon, Wed, Fri 10am; Tue & Thu 2pm.
HOW IN THE WORLD — Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:30am; Mon & Sat 6:30pm; Thu 11:30pm.
INSIDE WRITING COMMUNITIES: FOSTERING CHOICE AND INDEPENDENCE — Discover how writing workshops motivate students and help them become proficient writers. Mon 9:30pm; Fri 2:30pm; Thu 10:30am.
INSIGHTS INTO ALGEBRA — Thu 10pm.
JURY ORIENTATION — A helpful guide for anyone called to jury duty. Sun 8pm; Mon 8am & 8pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8am.
KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS: TIME FOR THREE — Fri 9pm.
LEARNING MATH — Thu 9:30pm.
MATH MONSTERS — Thu 6:30pm.
MEET THE AUTHOR: FIROOZAH DUMAS — Tue & Fri 10pm.
MONEYTRACK — Wed 3:30pm.
NASA X — Sun 11pm.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART - THE QUIET COLLECTOR: ANDREW W. MELLON REMEMBERED — A dramatization of Mellon's life as a collector and his dedication to his vision of an art gallery for the American people. Tue & Thu 6:30am.
NEWSWRITING — Wed 5pm.
READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE — Thu 4:45pm.
REAL VIRGINIA — Sun 9:30pm.
RURAL COMMUNITIES: LEGACY & CHANGE — Tue 5pm; Wed & Fri 6pm; Thu & Sat 7pm.
SHAMU TV — Thu 4pm.
SIGNING TIME: MY FIRST SIGNS — An introduction to American Sign Language for children. Mon & Wed 12:30pm; Tue & Thu 8:30am.
THE MATH DUDE — Thu 4:30pm.
THE PATH TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY — Sun 8:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 8:30pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8:30am.
THE WESTERN TRADITION: MESOPOTAMIA — Journey from ancient, pre-western civilizations to the age of technology and beyond. Thu 8:30pm.
THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY: THE GENETIC CODE — Mon 9pm; Fri 2pm; Thu 10am.
UNTOLD STORIES FROM AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS — Sun 10:30pm.
VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 46 / VERIZON 46
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