Transit Planning Public Engagement Summary February 10 , 2017 Transit Planning Public Engagement Summary
1. Life Without Light Rail January 31, 2017 Public Meeting Facebook Live viewer demographics and feed/posted comments
2. Online Public Transportation Survey – Open January 30 – February 8, 2017
3. Life Without Light Rail January 31, 2017 Public Meeting in-person comments
4. Letter from David Grochmal, chair for the Mayors Committee for Persons with Disabilities, dated December 26, 2017 Transit Planning Public Engagement Summary
1. Life Without Light Rail January 31, 2017 Public Meeting Facebook Live viewer demographics and feed/posted comments Post Overview Video Performance Overview Minutes Viewed Unique Viewers Video Views 10-Second Video Views Post Engagement Audience Metrics Comments Comments Comments Transit Planning Public Engagement Summary
2. Online Public Transportation Survey – Open January 30 – February 8, 2017 Life without Light Rail? Let's Get Going ...
SURVEY Date created: Monday, Jan. 30 Total responses: 565 Complete responses: 473
1 Life without Light Rail? Let's Get Going ...
Q1 What neighborhood and city do you live in?
Answered: 559 Skipped: 6
# Responses Date
1 Virginia Beach (Courthouse) 2/8/2017 9:09 AM
2 seabridge square, 23451 2/8/2017 8:59 AM
3 Kempsville, Virginia Beach 2/8/2017 8:57 AM
4 Washington square va beach 2/8/2017 8:34 AM
5 ocean lakes 2/8/2017 8:20 AM
6 Lynnhaven Woods Virginia Beach 2/8/2017 8:18 AM
7 Salem - Virginia beach 2/8/2017 7:45 AM
8 Buckner Farms 2/8/2017 6:40 AM
9 College Park Virginia Beach 2/8/2017 6:26 AM
10 Arrowhead, Virginia Beach 2/8/2017 6:18 AM
11 Kempsville 2/8/2017 5:38 AM
12 Bellamy plantation 2/8/2017 3:50 AM
13 Ocean Park 2/8/2017 12:58 AM
14 virginia beach (haygood ) 2/8/2017 12:00 AM
15 Old beach 2/7/2017 11:14 PM
16 Kempsville 2/7/2017 10:53 PM
17 Green Lakes, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 10:47 PM
18 Ghent Norfolk 2/7/2017 10:36 PM
19 Ocean park Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 10:25 PM
20 Greenbrier chesapeake 2/7/2017 10:23 PM
21 Little Neck 2/7/2017 10:20 PM
22 Glenwood Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 9:09 PM
23 Bayside 2/7/2017 6:43 PM
24 West Oceana Cardens Va. Beach 2/7/2017 6:18 PM
25 aragona village, virginia beach 2/7/2017 6:07 PM
26 college park, virginia beach 2/7/2017 5:55 PM
27 Old Beach, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 5:18 PM
28 West Neck 2/7/2017 4:56 PM
29 Larkspur - Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 3:54 PM
30 Landstown, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 3:32 PM
31 Chix Beach Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 3:06 PM
32 Larkspur Forest in Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 2:48 PM
33 Charlestown Lakes South, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 2:15 PM
34 Harbour Point 2/7/2017 1:43 PM
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35 Kempsville 2/7/2017 1:40 PM
36 Kempsville (Charlestown Woods) Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 1:34 PM
37 Va bch,princess Anne plaza 2/7/2017 1:12 PM
38 Salem Village - Sunstream, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 12:03 PM
39 Timberlake, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 11:35 AM
40 Kempsville 2/7/2017 11:35 AM
41 salem 2/7/2017 10:17 AM
42 Woodberry Forest-Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 10:16 AM
43 North End 2/7/2017 10:06 AM
44 Little Neck, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 9:50 AM
45 Red Mill, Virginia Beach 2/7/2017 9:43 AM
46 Ocean Park 2/7/2017 9:20 AM
47 Kempsville 2/7/2017 7:35 AM
48 Shore Drive 2/7/2017 7:27 AM
49 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 10:42 PM
50 Ocean Park Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 10:04 PM
51 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 9:09 PM
52 Cape story 2/6/2017 8:44 PM
53 Ocean park 2/6/2017 8:36 PM
54 Virginia Beach, VA 2/6/2017 8:03 PM
55 Cape Story by the Sea 2/6/2017 7:06 PM
56 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 6:37 PM
57 London Bridge 2/6/2017 6:19 PM
58 Eagles Nest, VA. Beach 2/6/2017 6:16 PM
59 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 5:55 PM
60 Ocean Park /Pelican Dunes 2/6/2017 5:18 PM
61 Bay Lake Pines 2/6/2017 5:18 PM
62 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 5:00 PM
63 Green Run Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 4:43 PM
64 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 4:30 PM
65 Larksput 2/6/2017 4:08 PM
66 Kempsville Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 3:16 PM
67 Chesapeake Bay Shores 2/6/2017 1:36 PM
68 Baylake Pines 2/6/2017 1:20 PM
69 Sand spur villas va beach 2/6/2017 1:16 PM
70 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 12:53 PM
71 Sunstream Park, virginia beach 2/6/2017 12:49 PM
72 ocean park,virginia beach 2/6/2017 12:49 PM
73 Landstown 2/6/2017 12:44 PM
74 Pelican Dunes/Ocean Park 2/6/2017 12:38 PM
75 Kings Grant (Lynnhaven) 2/6/2017 12:24 PM
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76 Lakeview Shores, Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 11:57 AM
77 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 11:22 AM
78 Baylake Pines 2/6/2017 11:03 AM
79 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 10:47 AM
80 Ocean Park 2/6/2017 10:41 AM
81 Holland pines 2/6/2017 10:36 AM
82 Ocean park 2/6/2017 10:22 AM
83 Villages at West Neck, Virginia Beach, VA 2/6/2017 9:29 AM
84 Old Beach, Virginia Beach 23451 2/6/2017 9:23 AM
85 Lakewood 2/6/2017 9:17 AM
86 Norfolk, VA 2/6/2017 8:30 AM
87 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 8:26 AM
88 ocean park 2/6/2017 8:22 AM
89 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/6/2017 8:20 AM
90 Lakewood (South Beach) 2/6/2017 8:03 AM
91 Shore drive 2/6/2017 7:00 AM
92 Baycliff 2/6/2017 6:37 AM
93 Shore Drive Bayfront 2/5/2017 11:13 PM
94 Lakewood, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 11:07 PM
95 Thoroughgood Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 9:37 PM
96 Baylake Pines 2/5/2017 9:29 PM
97 Chesapeake House in Bay, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 9:22 PM
98 Princess Anne Plaza, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 9:05 PM
99 Ocean park 2/5/2017 9:02 PM
100 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 8:13 PM
101 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 8:04 PM
102 pembroke manor, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 6:13 PM
103 old beach 2/5/2017 5:44 PM
104 Town Center, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 5:37 PM
105 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 5:28 PM
106 Lynnhaven on Cape Henry Beach 2/5/2017 5:19 PM
107 Great Neck Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 5:04 PM
108 Ocean Park Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 5:01 PM
109 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 4:26 PM
110 Thoroughgood, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 4:12 PM
111 3100 Shore Dr. Va. Beach 2/5/2017 4:07 PM
112 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 4:03 PM
113 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 3:49 PM
114 Ocean Park, VAB 2/5/2017 3:49 PM
115 Chic's Beach, Va Beach 2/5/2017 3:36 PM
116 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 3:31 PM
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117 diamond springs estates 2/5/2017 3:24 PM
118 Thoroughgood. Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 2:50 PM
119 Bayville Cove, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 2:48 PM
120 Chesapeake Beach 2/5/2017 2:45 PM
121 Chic's Beach 2/5/2017 2:33 PM
122 shore Drive 2/5/2017 2:32 PM
123 Shore Drive 2/5/2017 2:17 PM
124 Shore drive (harbor gate) 2/5/2017 2:16 PM
125 Shore Dr. VA Beach 2/5/2017 2:16 PM
126 Princess Anne Hills 2/5/2017 2:13 PM
127 Lakeview shores 2/5/2017 1:28 PM
128 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 1:26 PM
129 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 1:25 PM
130 CAPE STORY 2/5/2017 1:22 PM
131 Shore Drive Ocean Park 2/5/2017 1:15 PM
132 Wolfsnare Plantation 2/5/2017 12:50 PM
133 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 12:43 PM
134 Chesapeake Beach 2/5/2017 12:28 PM
135 kempsville 2/5/2017 12:26 PM
136 Lynnhaven Shores 2/5/2017 12:21 PM
137 Lynnhaven Colony, VB 2/5/2017 12:17 PM
138 Cape Henry Shore/Shore Drive 2/5/2017 12:10 PM
139 Malibu, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 11:24 AM
140 Long Creek Cove/Cape Story 2/5/2017 11:07 AM
141 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 10:54 AM
142 Cape Henry Shores 2/5/2017 10:49 AM
143 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 10:47 AM
144 Lake Trant, Va. Beach 2/5/2017 10:47 AM
145 Baylake Pines, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 10:44 AM
146 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 10:41 AM
147 Lynnhaven Colony 2/5/2017 10:31 AM
148 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 10:30 AM
149 Ridley Manor Va Beach 2/5/2017 10:26 AM
150 Ocean park 2/5/2017 10:25 AM
151 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 10:24 AM
152 Poseiden Beach, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 10:18 AM
153 Cape Henry off Shore Dr in VA Beach 2/5/2017 10:14 AM
154 Aeries on the Bay 2/5/2017 10:11 AM
155 ocean park 2/5/2017 10:11 AM
156 Ocean Park Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 9:59 AM
157 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 9:38 AM
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158 Oceanpark 2/5/2017 9:28 AM
159 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 8:59 AM
160 Cape Henry shores vb 2/5/2017 8:38 AM
161 Chic's Beach 2/5/2017 8:29 AM
162 Lynnhaven Area, virginia beach 2/5/2017 8:27 AM
163 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 8:04 AM
164 Three ships landing Virginia beach 2/5/2017 7:55 AM
165 Ocean Park Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 7:23 AM
166 Sajo Farm, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 6:36 AM
167 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 6:13 AM
168 Lynnhaven 2/5/2017 6:01 AM
169 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 5:32 AM
170 Ocean park 2/5/2017 2:46 AM
171 Lynn haven Colony 2/5/2017 2:44 AM
172 Oceanpark 2/5/2017 2:36 AM
173 Cape story by the sea 2/5/2017 2:21 AM
174 Glenwood, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 1:44 AM
175 Cape Story 2/5/2017 1:16 AM
176 Ocean Park 2/5/2017 1:00 AM
177 First Colonial area, Virginia Beach 2/5/2017 12:04 AM
178 Ocean park 2/4/2017 11:54 PM
179 Church point, VB 2/4/2017 10:43 PM
180 Lynnhaven Colony 2/4/2017 10:42 PM
181 Baylake Pines Va Beach 2/4/2017 10:42 PM
182 Chics beach, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 10:33 PM
183 Lake Shore 2/4/2017 9:53 PM
184 Elizabeth River Shores 2/4/2017 9:23 PM
185 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 9:22 PM
186 Church Point 2/4/2017 9:21 PM
187 Lynnhaven Colony, Va beach 2/4/2017 9:18 PM
188 Ocean park. 2/4/2017 9:01 PM
189 Lynnhaven shores (Page Ave) 2/4/2017 8:58 PM
190 Kempsville 2/4/2017 8:58 PM
191 Cape story by the sea, va bch 2/4/2017 8:30 PM
192 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 8:29 PM
193 Chesapeake beach 2/4/2017 8:28 PM
194 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 8:22 PM
195 Shore Drive 2/4/2017 8:17 PM
196 Cape Story, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 8:16 PM
197 Chesapeake Beach, West of Bay Bridge 2/4/2017 8:05 PM
198 Lynnhaven Beach 2/4/2017 8:02 PM
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199 Chesapeake Beach 2/4/2017 7:55 PM
200 Ocean park 2/4/2017 7:37 PM
201 Ocean park 2/4/2017 7:25 PM
202 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 7:19 PM
203 lynnnhaven inlet 2/4/2017 7:16 PM
204 Aeries By te Bay 2/4/2017 7:14 PM
205 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 6:53 PM
206 Cape Henry Shores 2/4/2017 6:48 PM
207 Windsor Woods 2/4/2017 6:46 PM
208 princess anne plaza, virginia beach 2/4/2017 6:32 PM
209 Birdneck North, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 6:16 PM
210 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 6:05 PM
211 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 6:00 PM
212 Shore Drive Area of Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 5:55 PM
213 Baylake pines 2/4/2017 5:40 PM
214 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 5:28 PM
215 Bayville Park 2/4/2017 5:24 PM
216 OCean Park VA Beach 2/4/2017 5:12 PM
217 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 5:02 PM
218 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 4:59 PM
219 Wellington woods. Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 4:51 PM
220 Ocean park 2/4/2017 4:48 PM
221 Ocean park 2/4/2017 4:47 PM
222 Kemosville 2/4/2017 4:38 PM
223 Aeries on the Bay, Chic's Beach, Virginia Beach. 2/4/2017 4:34 PM
224 Ocean park 2/4/2017 4:33 PM
225 Larchmont, Norfolk 2/4/2017 4:33 PM
226 Ocen Park, Va Beach 2/4/2017 4:30 PM
227 Baylake Pines 2/4/2017 4:26 PM
228 Riverton in Kempsville, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 4:07 PM
229 Shadow lawn 2/4/2017 3:56 PM
230 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 3:55 PM
231 Thalia, Va Beach 2/4/2017 3:18 PM
232 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 3:17 PM
233 Ocean Psrk 2/4/2017 3:09 PM
234 Lynnhaven Shore 2/4/2017 3:02 PM
235 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 2:55 PM
236 Ocean lakes, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 2:53 PM
237 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 2:51 PM
238 Ocean Park Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 2:50 PM
239 Pelican Dunes Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 2:35 PM
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240 Ocean Park virginia beach 2/4/2017 2:34 PM
241 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 2:24 PM
242 Lynnhaven Colony 2/4/2017 2:14 PM
243 Ocean park, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 1:50 PM
244 Shore Drive 2/4/2017 1:39 PM
245 red mill 2/4/2017 1:39 PM
246 North End 2/4/2017 1:39 PM
247 salem lakes, va 2/4/2017 1:26 PM
248 Virginia Beach, store My Chic's is in OPCL live in Chix Beach 2/4/2017 1:15 PM
249 grassfield in Chesapeake 2/4/2017 1:04 PM
250 Sandbridge 2/4/2017 12:38 PM
251 Chimney Hill Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 12:36 PM
252 Va beach 2/4/2017 12:31 PM
253 Ocean park Virginia beach 2/4/2017 12:22 PM
254 Ocean Park, va beach 2/4/2017 12:19 PM
255 Ghent norfolk va 2/4/2017 12:12 PM
256 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 12:11 PM
257 Church Point, VAB 2/4/2017 12:02 PM
258 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 11:48 AM
259 Laurel cove 2/4/2017 11:20 AM
260 Hickory Chesapeake 2/4/2017 11:13 AM
261 Ocean Park Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 10:59 AM
262 Ocean PRk 2/4/2017 10:53 AM
263 Arrowhead 2/4/2017 10:42 AM
264 Colonial Place, Norfolk 2/4/2017 10:30 AM
265 Norfolk 2/4/2017 9:58 AM
266 Baylake Pines Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 9:44 AM
267 Lakeville Estates, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 9:35 AM
268 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 9:32 AM
269 Red Mill, Virginia BEach 2/4/2017 9:31 AM
270 HAygood area, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 9:31 AM
271 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 9:27 AM
272 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 9:07 AM
273 Shore Drive 2/4/2017 9:02 AM
274 Ocean park virginia beach 2/4/2017 9:00 AM
275 Ocean park VB 2/4/2017 8:55 AM
276 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 8:55 AM
277 Shore drive 2/4/2017 8:42 AM
278 North End 2/4/2017 8:29 AM
279 Ocean park 2/4/2017 8:28 AM
280 Ocean park 2/4/2017 8:26 AM
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281 Red Tide shore drive Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 8:18 AM
282 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 8:16 AM
283 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 8:12 AM
284 Bellamy Manor 2/4/2017 7:47 AM
285 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 7:19 AM
286 Ocean Park vb 2/4/2017 6:45 AM
287 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 6:40 AM
288 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 6:35 AM
289 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 6:24 AM
290 Ocean Park, VB 2/4/2017 1:27 AM
291 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 1:23 AM
292 Ocean park in Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 1:19 AM
293 Great Neck Point 2/4/2017 1:15 AM
294 Ocean Park 2/4/2017 12:32 AM
295 Whitehurst Grove, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 11:59 PM
296 Shore Drive VB 2/3/2017 10:58 PM
297 virginia beach 2/3/2017 10:55 PM
298 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 10:42 PM
299 ocean park 2/3/2017 10:27 PM
300 Green Acres, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 9:51 PM
301 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 9:47 PM
302 Ocean park 2/3/2017 9:32 PM
303 Ocean Park Va beach 2/3/2017 9:29 PM
304 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 9:28 PM
305 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 9:27 PM
306 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 9:24 PM
307 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 9:22 PM
308 Lynnhaven Shores 2/3/2017 9:17 PM
309 Bayville Golf Club 2/3/2017 9:16 PM
310 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 9:16 PM
311 Bayville Park 2/3/2017 9:13 PM
312 Ocean Park, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 9:06 PM
313 Cheasapeake Bay Shores 2/3/2017 8:02 PM
314 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 7:48 PM
315 Southern Points, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 7:16 PM
316 Chesapeake Beach 2/3/2017 6:07 PM
317 Green Run 2/3/2017 6:07 PM
318 Fairfield 2/3/2017 5:40 PM
319 Great Neck Estates, Va. Beach 2/3/2017 5:20 PM
320 Foxfire Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 4:50 PM
321 College Park area, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 4:47 PM
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322 Croatan in Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 4:40 PM
323 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 4:34 PM
324 Princess Anne 2/3/2017 4:14 PM
325 Courthouse Estates, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 3:21 PM
326 lake smith terrace 2/3/2017 3:13 PM
327 Windsor Woods 2/3/2017 2:48 PM
328 Ocean Lakes, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 2:33 PM
329 westneck 2/3/2017 2:31 PM
330 Bay Colony, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 2:25 PM
331 Hunt Club Forrest 2/3/2017 1:48 PM
332 Pine Ridge/Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 1:35 PM
333 Great Neck Farms, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 1:31 PM
334 Brigadoon 2/3/2017 1:28 PM
335 Southgate/Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 1:12 PM
336 Kemmpsville, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 1:08 PM
337 green run 2/3/2017 1:02 PM
338 County View Mobile Home Park/ Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 12:51 PM
339 Virginia Beach Oceanfront 2/3/2017 12:47 PM
340 Ridgley Manor, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 12:45 PM
341 Great Bridge, Chesapeake 2/3/2017 12:35 PM
342 Shadowlawn, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 12:34 PM
343 Westneck 2/3/2017 12:12 PM
344 VAB, Kings Grant 2/3/2017 11:57 AM
345 West Neck --Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 11:56 AM
346 Buckner, VB 2/3/2017 11:50 AM
347 Chesapeake Bay Shores 2/3/2017 11:47 AM
348 Virginia Beach, bayside 2/3/2017 11:35 AM
349 Shadow Lawn 2/3/2017 11:33 AM
350 Chesapeake Bay Shores, Va Beach 2/3/2017 11:29 AM
351 Sunstream Park, VA Beach 2/3/2017 11:28 AM
352 Rock Creek Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 11:25 AM
353 Little Neck 2/3/2017 11:23 AM
354 West Neck 2/3/2017 11:16 AM
355 Chesapeake Bay Shores 2/3/2017 11:12 AM
356 pembroke meadows 2/3/2017 10:54 AM
357 Browningstone Condos West Neck, Virginia Beach, VA 2/3/2017 10:51 AM
358 Gables of Bellamy, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 10:45 AM
359 great neck 2/3/2017 10:45 AM
360 Centerville District, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 10:37 AM
361 Windsor Woods, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 10:24 AM
362 Rec Mill/Strawbridge area of Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 10:06 AM
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363 Kempsville District (Jonathan's Cove), Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 9:54 AM
364 Kenstock 2/3/2017 9:48 AM
365 Cedar Point, Suffolk 2/3/2017 9:48 AM
366 Red Mill 2/3/2017 9:45 AM
367 Norfolk, but work in VB and frequent its shops and restaurants 2/3/2017 9:40 AM
368 Malibu 2/3/2017 9:36 AM
369 Castleton 2/3/2017 9:15 AM
370 Ocean Park 23455 2/3/2017 9:14 AM
371 virginia beach, larkspur 2/3/2017 9:05 AM
372 Aragaon Village, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 9:02 AM
373 Salem Village, Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 8:42 AM
374 Foxfire Downs - Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 8:34 AM
375 West Neck 2/3/2017 8:29 AM
376 HAYGOOD 2/3/2017 8:25 AM
377 West Neck Villages in Virginia Beach 2/3/2017 8:24 AM
378 Rudee Heights 2/3/2017 8:14 AM
379 Lago Mar 2/3/2017 8:12 AM
380 Little Neck 2/3/2017 8:03 AM
381 23451 2/3/2017 7:26 AM
382 College Park 2/3/2017 7:23 AM
383 Kempsville Dunbarton 2/3/2017 6:59 AM
384 Ocean Park 2/3/2017 6:48 AM
385 Pembroke Meadows, Virginia Beach, VA 2/3/2017 6:43 AM
386 Virginia Beach, Bayside 2/3/2017 5:30 AM
387 Broad Bay Colony 2/2/2017 11:08 PM
388 Haygood Point 2/2/2017 10:22 PM
389 Lawson Forest 2/2/2017 10:00 PM
390 Woods of Avalon in Kempsville borough of VA Beach 2/2/2017 9:56 PM
391 Kempsville, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 9:54 PM
392 Green Run - Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 9:47 PM
393 Woodscape, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 9:45 PM
394 Great Neck - Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 9:36 PM
395 Croatan, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 8:55 PM
396 Larkspur Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 8:49 PM
397 salem village 2/2/2017 8:48 PM
398 Windsor Oaks-Town Square Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 8:33 PM
399 Pine Meadows 2/2/2017 8:28 PM
400 Buckner Farm, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 7:55 PM
401 Chesapeake Bay Shores, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 7:29 PM
402 The Lakes (Lynnhaven and Holland) 2/2/2017 7:26 PM
403 Bellamy Woods / Kempsville 2/2/2017 7:18 PM
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404 Haygood Point Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 7:11 PM
405 Haygood Point 2/2/2017 7:09 PM
406 Bellamy Plantation, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 7:04 PM
407 Timberlake 2/2/2017 7:02 PM
408 Thoroughgood, Va Beach 2/2/2017 6:56 PM
409 Baycliff 2/2/2017 6:53 PM
410 Kempsville 2/2/2017 6:51 PM
411 Lago Mar 2/2/2017 6:50 PM
412 Kempsville/Bayside 2/2/2017 6:30 PM
413 Thalia 2/2/2017 6:25 PM
414 Newcastle, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 6:20 PM
415 Charlestown - Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 6:09 PM
416 Kings Grant - Va. Beach 2/2/2017 6:03 PM
417 Brandon 2/2/2017 5:52 PM
418 oceanfront, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 5:45 PM
419 Thoroughgood. VB. 2/2/2017 5:43 PM
420 Cape Story 2/2/2017 5:40 PM
421 Hillcrest Landing / Princess Anne 2/2/2017 5:39 PM
422 Aragon's village 2/2/2017 5:38 PM
423 Live in Suffolk, frequently work in VA Beach 2/2/2017 5:38 PM
424 Lynnwood, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 5:37 PM
425 Eagles Nest, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 5:37 PM
426 Thalia 2/2/2017 5:36 PM
427 old beach 2/2/2017 5:35 PM
428 Cape Story by the Sea 2/2/2017 5:33 PM
429 Kempsville 2/2/2017 3:50 PM
430 Great Neck area of Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 12:24 PM
431 Lago Mar 2/2/2017 12:09 PM
432 Chesapeake - Hickory 2/2/2017 8:34 AM
433 Town Center 2/2/2017 8:09 AM
434 Bellamy Plantation 2/2/2017 8:05 AM
435 Castleton Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 8:04 AM
436 Thoroughgood, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 7:59 AM
437 Virginia Beach, White Pine Farms 2/2/2017 1:00 AM
438 Pembroke, Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 12:51 AM
439 Kempsville Lake Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 12:35 AM
440 Shadowlawn Virginia Beach 2/2/2017 12:23 AM
441 Diamond Springs, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 10:02 PM
442 Castleton, Virginia Beach City 2/1/2017 9:34 PM
443 Wolfsnare Acres, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:04 PM
444 Rosemont Forest 2/1/2017 8:40 PM
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445 Kempsville, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 8:30 PM
446 Willow Ridge at Red Mill Farm, Virginia Beach, Virginia 2/1/2017 8:29 PM
447 Kempsville 2/1/2017 8:22 PM
448 Rosemont Forest, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 8:19 PM
449 Pungo 2/1/2017 8:17 PM
450 Pungo Virginia beach 2/1/2017 7:49 PM
451 Town center 2/1/2017 7:06 PM
452 Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 6:58 PM
453 SPortsmouth. Cradock 2/1/2017 6:41 PM
454 Pungo in Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 6:40 PM
455 Larkspur 2/1/2017 6:10 PM
456 Jennie CT apts 2/1/2017 6:08 PM
457 Litchfield Manor 2/1/2017 4:49 PM
458 Windsor Woods, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 4:25 PM
459 Pungo 2/1/2017 1:16 PM
460 Rose Hall 2/1/2017 12:57 PM
461 Towncenter/Pembroke 2/1/2017 11:46 AM
462 ashville park 2/1/2017 11:21 AM
463 Villas at Bellamy in Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 10:58 AM
464 Kings Grant, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 10:45 AM
465 Kings Grant 2/1/2017 10:33 AM
466 Timberlake - Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 10:23 AM
467 Princess Anne Plaza, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 10:16 AM
468 Kempsville 2/1/2017 10:07 AM
469 Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:46 AM
470 Salem Woods Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:41 AM
471 Shadowlawn, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:37 AM
472 Bayside area of vb. 2/1/2017 9:32 AM
473 Little Neck, VA Beach 2/1/2017 9:30 AM
474 Cornerstone, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:28 AM
475 Timberlake, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:23 AM
476 Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:21 AM
477 Oceanfront (16th st) Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:21 AM
478 Lakeville Estates, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 9:21 AM
479 Lotus Creek, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 8:54 AM
480 Shadowlawn 2/1/2017 8:51 AM
481 Cape story by the sea 2/1/2017 8:04 AM
482 Cape Story 2/1/2017 7:56 AM
483 Ocean Park 2/1/2017 7:13 AM
484 windsor oaks 2/1/2017 6:29 AM
485 Great Neck/Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 6:20 AM
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486 Ocean Park Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 3:11 AM
487 Buckner Farm, Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 2:46 AM
488 Kempsville in Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 1:58 AM
489 Virginia Beach 2/1/2017 1:12 AM
490 Green Run, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 10:19 PM
491 Woodbridge States , Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 10:16 PM
492 Arrowhead 1/31/2017 9:53 PM
493 Westmoreland, Portsmouth 1/31/2017 9:33 PM
494 Kempsville/Dunbarton 1/31/2017 9:24 PM
495 Stratford Chase VB 1/31/2017 9:17 PM
496 Bay Hill/Witchduck Point 1/31/2017 9:11 PM
497 Buyrn Farms 1/31/2017 9:02 PM
498 Oceanfront (Birdneck/19th) 1/31/2017 8:59 PM
499 Red Mill, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 8:51 PM
500 Chimney Hill 1/31/2017 8:48 PM
501 Landstown 1/31/2017 8:29 PM
502 Charlestown Lakes South 1/31/2017 8:21 PM
503 Green Run, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 8:11 PM
504 Boyd rd Virginia beach 1/31/2017 8:09 PM
505 Cheltenham Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 8:03 PM
506 Indian River Plantation Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 7:57 PM
507 Shelburne Woods Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 7:56 PM
508 Aragona Village Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 7:40 PM
509 Thoroughgood, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 7:36 PM
510 Windsor Oaks West 1/31/2017 7:30 PM
511 Alexandria 1/31/2017 7:26 PM
512 Cape Henry Shores, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 7:06 PM
513 Lynbrook landing 1/31/2017 7:05 PM
514 Dunwoody Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 7:04 PM
515 Princess Anne plaza va beach 1/31/2017 6:57 PM
516 Birchwood, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:56 PM
517 Baker Woods-Bayside Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:52 PM
518 Green Run 1/31/2017 6:48 PM
519 Kempsville, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:40 PM
520 Glenwood 1/31/2017 6:36 PM
521 Ocean Park 1/31/2017 6:36 PM
522 Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:35 PM
523 Bayside Virginia beach 1/31/2017 6:32 PM
524 Va beach Bayside 1/31/2017 6:31 PM
525 Timberlake, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:31 PM
526 Bellamy Manor 1/31/2017 6:30 PM
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527 Seaboard Forest, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:27 PM
528 Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:26 PM
529 Back Bay 1/31/2017 6:25 PM
530 Pembroke Lake Apartments, Va Beach, VA 1/31/2017 6:24 PM
531 chesapeake 1/31/2017 6:22 PM
532 Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:21 PM
533 Christopher Farms 1/31/2017 6:21 PM
534 Red mill, virginia beach 1/31/2017 6:16 PM
535 Cheltenham Square, VB 1/31/2017 6:16 PM
536 Green run 1/31/2017 6:16 PM
537 Virginia Beach/Rosemont 1/31/2017 6:15 PM
538 MIddle Oaks Plantation 1/31/2017 6:11 PM
539 Windsor Woods 1/31/2017 6:11 PM
540 Larkspur Farms, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:08 PM
541 Kempsville Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:08 PM
542 Great neck 1/31/2017 6:07 PM
543 Castleton, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:06 PM
544 Washington Square, Virginia Beach. 1/31/2017 6:06 PM
545 Aragona - Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:06 PM
546 windsor woods 1/31/2017 6:05 PM
547 Kempsville 1/31/2017 6:05 PM
548 Strawbridge area Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 6:04 PM
549 Birchwood Gardens 1/31/2017 6:01 PM
550 Aragona 1/31/2017 5:59 PM
551 Kings Grant, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 5:58 PM
552 Hilltop area, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 5:39 PM
553 Kempsville 1/31/2017 5:24 PM
554 Bay Colony, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 4:47 PM
555 Cape Story by the Sea, Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 4:34 PM
556 Thoroughgood 1/31/2017 3:52 PM
557 King's Grant 1/31/2017 3:43 PM
558 Barkley Meadows (Green Run) Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 3:23 PM
559 Heritage Park Virginia Beach 1/31/2017 2:09 PM
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Q2 Have you used public transportation in Virginia Beach or within Hampton Roads?
Answered: 559 Skipped: 6
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 49.91% 279
No 50.09% 280
Total 559
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Q3 How likely would you be to use public transportation if it served your neighborhood and where you work?
Answered: 554 Skipped: 11
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer Choices Average Number Total Number Responses
5 2,946 554
Total Respondents: 554
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Q4 To what extent do you believe public transportation is important for the city and region even if you don’t plan to use it?
Answered: 559 Skipped: 6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer Choices Average Number Total Number Responses
8 4,432 559
Total Respondents: 559
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Q5 What service improvements should we make to the existing service in the next 2-3 years? Please rank the following 1-5 in order of priority, with 1 being the highest priority and 5 being the lowest.
Answered: 461 Skipped: 104
Higher frequency of...
Earlier and later weekda...
More routes with weekend...
New routes, the existing...
Better amenities (e...
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12345TotalScore
Higher frequency of service (i.e. buses arrive more frequently) 30.60% 18.85% 19.13% 17.21% 14.21% 112 69 70 63 52 366 3.34
Earlier and later weekday service 7.36% 18.53% 25.07% 30.79% 18.26% 27 68 92 113 67 367 2.66
More routes with weekend service 7.61% 23.88% 25.20% 23.88% 19.42% 29 91 96 91 74 381 2.76
New routes, the existing routes do not serve where I need to go 32.91% 20.15% 17.09% 16.33% 13.52% 129 79 67 64 53 392 3.43
Better amenities (ex: newer buses, sheltered bus stops, better connectivity getting 22.45% 15.97% 17.13% 11.34% 33.10% to/from bus stops) 97 69 74 49 143 432 2.83
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Q6 What additional services should we consider implementing/expanding use of in Virginia Beach? Select any/all that apply.
Answered: 457 Skipped: 108
Bus rapid transit
Autonomous vehicles
Private car services suc...
Emerging/new technologies...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Bus rapid transit 61.27% 280
Autonomous vehicles 22.76% 104
Private car services such as Uber and Lyft 45.08% 206
Emerging/new technologies such as 30.63% 140
Total Respondents: 457
# Emerging/new technologies such as Date
1 light rail 2/8/2017 9:03 AM
2 Reconsider Light Rail 2/8/2017 3:52 AM
3 Monorails 2/7/2017 11:22 PM
4 Light rail 2/7/2017 10:54 PM
5 Rail or maglev safe many cams no wait 2/7/2017 10:28 PM
6 Light Rail 2/7/2017 10:27 PM
7 self driving cars 2/7/2017 6:01 PM
8 Still like light rail 2/7/2017 4:59 PM
9 Overhead monorail vice surface transit 2/7/2017 2:59 PM
10 train, light rail, trolley 2/7/2017 10:08 AM
11 These could be on the existing road system with the NS R/W used for bike, moped, pedestrian, etc. 2/7/2017 9:55 AM
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12 hyperloop, maglev, high speed train service 2/7/2017 7:32 AM
13 Bicycles 2/6/2017 10:05 PM
14 As suggested 2/6/2017 8:40 PM
15 Express bus from Town Center to the Oceanfront shoudl be restored. 2/6/2017 8:04 PM
16 Light rail 2/6/2017 7:09 PM
17 Better and safer sidewalks and bike trails 2/6/2017 5:21 PM
18 Light rail 2/6/2017 1:24 PM
19 light rail 2/6/2017 12:46 PM
20 Something like a light rail 2/6/2017 12:27 PM
21 Lightrail! Yes, I believe in Lightrail. 2/6/2017 10:49 AM
22 Monorail System at the Oceanfront 2/6/2017 9:33 AM
23 Light rail 2/6/2017 8:28 AM
24 light rail 2/5/2017 6:16 PM
25 those which connect short distances with prime sites 2/5/2017 5:50 PM
26 Light rail 2/5/2017 5:39 PM
27 Light Rail 2/5/2017 5:04 PM
28 driverless vehicles, natural gas vans for rides for elderly and others for short distances 2/5/2017 4:30 PM
29 Six lane divided roadways, with 55 mph speed limit. 2/5/2017 4:16 PM
30 Light rail!!! 2/5/2017 2:19 PM
31 Shore drive trolley 2/5/2017 1:33 PM
32 BICYCLE PATHS 2/5/2017 12:30 PM
33 trolleys 2/5/2017 12:23 PM
34 synchronized traffic lights on major roads 2/5/2017 12:13 PM
35 smaller buses with internet connections 2/5/2017 10:27 AM
36 Street Light added before neighborhood streets between Great Neck and the State Park Campground. 2/5/2017 10:17 AM
37 Light Rail. Oh, that's right our forward-looking Council voted that down. 2/5/2017 9:40 AM
38 Gondola and ride sharing 2/5/2017 8:43 AM
39 Light rail 2/5/2017 7:26 AM
40 public parking at bus stop 2/5/2017 6:15 AM
41 Light rail 2/5/2017 6:05 AM
42 Dedicated Cycling Lanes 2/5/2017 5:36 AM
43 Drains 2/5/2017 2:48 AM
44 An app that could make pt efficient 2/5/2017 2:26 AM
45 Light rail??????? 2/5/2017 1:18 AM
46 Light Rail 2/4/2017 10:47 PM
47 light rail 2/4/2017 8:21 PM
48 Streetcar/trolley 2/4/2017 8:04 PM
49 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/4/2017 7:38 PM
50 safe secure bicyle lanes 2/4/2017 7:20 PM
51 Road maintenance 2/4/2017 5:04 PM
52 Bike lanes !!! And stop lights w sensors that are sensitive to cyclists ! 2/4/2017 4:57 PM
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53 Light rail/trains 2/4/2017 4:50 PM
54 Not new, but expanded shuttle services to link to other stations and stops. 2/4/2017 4:19 PM
55 Bike lanes for commuting 2/4/2017 3:59 PM
56 LIGHT RAIL/SUBWAY 2/4/2017 3:24 PM
57 Light Rail 2/4/2017 3:19 PM
58 tide or similar 2/4/2017 12:15 PM
59 Bicycle lanes 2/4/2017 11:18 AM
60 Light rail 2/4/2017 11:01 AM
61 Trolleys / light rail. Because they are more efficient at moving people that the 1 automobile, 1 person paradigm. 2/4/2017 10:35 AM Including buses.
62 Bike lanes 2/4/2017 10:00 AM
63 Bike lanes and side paths 2/4/2017 9:34 AM
64 LIGHT RAIL 2/4/2017 9:33 AM
65 Light rail. 2/4/2017 9:33 AM
66 Use shuttle buses to connect neighborhoods to main bus routes. 2/4/2017 9:11 AM
67 Light Rail 2/4/2017 9:04 AM
68 Monorail 2/4/2017 7:50 AM
69 Hoverboards 2/4/2017 1:25 AM
70 Maglev, hyperloop 2/4/2017 12:33 AM
71 Uber Elevate, car ferries, better ride share options 2/4/2017 12:08 AM
72 light rail 2/3/2017 10:56 PM
73 Transporters 2/3/2017 9:54 PM
74 Monorail 2/3/2017 9:26 PM
75 Light rail 2/3/2017 9:22 PM
76 LIGHT RAIL 2/3/2017 9:18 PM
77 BRT is cheaper alternative to light rail and viable option 2/3/2017 6:11 PM
78 Light rail 2/3/2017 5:41 PM
79 Oceanfront to Bayfront area - Pleasure House Road loop 2/3/2017 4:38 PM
80 Electric vehicle charging stations 2/3/2017 3:57 PM
81 The Light Rail 2/3/2017 1:51 PM
82 Maglev 2/3/2017 1:32 PM
83 None. Take care of public safety first. 2/3/2017 1:30 PM
84 light rail 2/3/2017 1:16 PM
85 magnetic levitation 2/3/2017 1:15 PM
86 Light Rail 2/3/2017 12:39 PM
87 magnetic lift trains on high rise rails so dont impact current traffic; human drone vehicles 2/3/2017 11:02 AM
88 light rail 2/3/2017 10:56 AM
89 none - about right as is 2/3/2017 10:37 AM
90 lightrail, bike paths 2/3/2017 9:41 AM
91 Light Rail 2/3/2017 8:45 AM
92 The Tide 2/3/2017 8:16 AM
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93 Light Rail 2/3/2017 7:02 AM
94 Dedicated roadways for buses; I voted for light rail. I am a Orlando traveler. Big cities have light rail! 2/2/2017 10:08 PM
95 Light Rail/Mag Lev 2/2/2017 9:56 PM
96 Light Rail 2/2/2017 9:51 PM
97 people delivery at bases and shipyards to work areas. 2/2/2017 7:40 PM
98 Vehicles on demand 2/2/2017 7:13 PM
99 na 2/2/2017 6:59 PM
100 Monorail 2/2/2017 6:54 PM
101 senior rides to doctors, medical services 2/2/2017 6:52 PM
102 Electric 2/2/2017 6:23 PM
103 Dedicated rapid transit east/west with good feeder service 2/2/2017 5:48 PM
104 Free wi fi 2/2/2017 3:54 PM
105 anything with connectivity in mind 2/2/2017 12:26 PM
106 Street Car 2/2/2017 8:10 AM
107 Bike lanes 2/1/2017 9:37 PM
108 Light Rail 2/1/2017 8:33 PM
109 Monorail 2/1/2017 8:23 PM
110 Light Rail 2/1/2017 8:20 PM
111 Free for Sr 2/1/2017 6:48 PM
112 Light rail! 2/1/2017 6:11 PM
113 Lite Railway 2/1/2017 6:11 PM
114 Maglev or Monorail - just something faster than light rail and elevated. 2/1/2017 1:11 PM
115 We need to think beyond buses and have a train system period. Let's vote again. 2/1/2017 11:48 AM
116 monorail 2/1/2017 10:25 AM
117 light rail 2/1/2017 10:18 AM
118 LRT 2/1/2017 9:38 AM
119 Light Rail!!!!! 2/1/2017 9:36 AM
120 metro/light rail system 2/1/2017 9:32 AM
121 This is a 10+ year result 2/1/2017 8:58 AM
122 Light rail 2/1/2017 8:06 AM
123 Monorail 2/1/2017 7:18 AM
124 Light Rail 2/1/2017 3:15 AM
125 Bridges/tunnel widening 2/1/2017 2:54 AM
126 Light rail 1/31/2017 10:24 PM
127 Lightrail, or any technology that can run on renewable energy 1/31/2017 9:39 PM
128 Some time of off road system i.e. Light rail, monorail 1/31/2017 9:02 PM
129 Light rail to Town Center and then expanding bus service made the most sense. And still does. 1/31/2017 8:52 PM
130 Train service 1/31/2017 8:49 PM
131 Bike sharing, sending a bus down the light rail line. 1/31/2017 7:07 PM
132 "Uber-like" scheduling app from defined city points 1/31/2017 6:33 PM
133 Maglev 1/31/2017 6:30 PM
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134 Light Rail 1/31/2017 6:24 PM
135 Bring back the trolleys! Tourists loved them! 1/31/2017 6:13 PM
136 Fix what is already available....stop wasting our tax dollars! 1/31/2017 6:11 PM
137 Mag Lev (Magnetic Trains) 1/31/2017 4:51 PM
138 Light Rail 1/31/2017 3:55 PM
139 On demand transit 1/31/2017 3:43 PM
140 light rail to Town Center 1/31/2017 2:11 PM
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Q7 Should we make all public transportation service in Virginia Beach free?
Answered: 492 Skipped: 73
Yes, I would be willing t...
No, riders should have ...
Other consideration:
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes, I would be willing to support the use of X in public money to support a service that is free of charge. 11.38% 56
No, riders should have to pay something. 77.24% 380
Other consideration: 11.38% 56
Total 492
# Other consideration: Date
1 At least high school students should use Public Busses to get to/from school which will reduce the number of full time 2/8/2017 5:44 AM school busses required and subsidize the cost for additional busses.
2 All year trolley service hotel workers need it to get to transfer stations 2/7/2017 11:22 PM
3 Some routes should be free 2/7/2017 10:50 PM
4 Kids free 2/7/2017 10:28 PM
5 Free service up and down the ocean front area. 2/7/2017 6:24 PM
6 consider free to gauge the public use 2/7/2017 6:14 PM
7 lower prices and bring the senior discount back to age 60 2/7/2017 6:01 PM
8 Pay something, but with day,weekly, or monthly rates 2/7/2017 5:23 PM
9 Generally riders should pay something, but consider free for a period of time for special events 2/7/2017 2:59 PM
10 Keep fares low 2/6/2017 8:04 PM
11 I would subsidize some of the fare 2/6/2017 6:40 AM
12 No, riders should pay for the transportation fare and should not place any of the burden on the taxpayers. 2/5/2017 9:05 PM
13 free doesn't build community responsibility so perhaps a sliding scale of rates, seniors, students for instance 2/5/2017 5:50 PM
14 fees should be nominal to encourage use 2/5/2017 4:30 PM
15 All riders must pay the full cost of operating the service. 2/5/2017 4:16 PM
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16 Riders should have to pay something, disgounts for elderly and disabled 2/5/2017 2:19 PM
17 I don't think it should be free, but it should be heavily subsidized to increase use. 2/5/2017 9:35 AM
18 Not necessarily free .. mayb pay for yearly passes 2/5/2017 8:43 AM
19 No, make them pay, not doing so is a waste of money 2/5/2017 8:30 AM
20 Super cheap for students and city employees maybe just VB residents, but not free 2/5/2017 6:05 AM
21 Maybe free for a year then gradually add a fee 2/4/2017 10:47 PM
22 Sliding scale 2/4/2017 8:34 PM
23 I'm inclined to say yes but no that it probably wouldn't pass here. As a compromise, perhaps special passes for low- 2/4/2017 4:19 PM income and disabled riders, including veterans, students, etc.; that might really increase ridership.
24 STATE SUBSIDIZED LIGHT RAIL?! OH WAIT! 2/4/2017 3:24 PM
25 lower fees 2/4/2017 12:15 PM
26 It should be fundamentally user-fee based 2/4/2017 12:04 PM
27 Yes, and private vehicle ownership / operation should be more expensive. 2/4/2017 10:35 AM
28 discounted bus tickets for seniors & students: long range bus tickets, not individual ones (i.e. 30-day pass, etc.) 2/3/2017 6:10 PM
29 shuttles at Oceanfront free 2/3/2017 12:01 PM
30 Riders should pay except for a tourist bus loop from the Oceanfront to Chic's Beach for free 2/3/2017 11:32 AM
31 Partly free shuttles...low cost general service 2/3/2017 11:15 AM
32 No period; do not subsidize! 2/3/2017 11:02 AM
33 Sliding fee based on income and household expenses 2/3/2017 10:45 AM
34 Small fee for riders 2/3/2017 10:08 AM
35 frequent buyers should be able to purchase reduced fare booklets. 2/2/2017 9:42 PM
36 free for people who can't afford cars or have a disability and can't drive 2/2/2017 8:39 PM
37 Someone has to pay, the less the better for Elderly and young. 2/2/2017 7:40 PM
38 Free for elderly and disabled, discounts for students. All others pay. 2/2/2017 6:27 PM
39 Nothing is FREE, riders must pay, enough of the FREE lunchs! 2/2/2017 5:56 PM
40 All riders pay a fee with discount card for VB citizens 2/2/2017 5:48 PM
41 A combonation of service fee, tax districts, general tax, getting a dedicated portion of the regional transportation tax 2/2/2017 5:39 PM depending on the size of the improvements
42 Very inexpensive rate 2/2/2017 3:54 PM
43 Riders should have to pay something, but perhaps there should be some consideration of lowering taxes/fees on 2/2/2017 8:04 AM vehicles for those who use alternative modes, thereby reducing congestion and wear/tear on local roadways.
44 Make bulk & subscription passes available to everyone for $30-45 for a month / $100-160 for 6 months / $175-250 a 2/2/2017 1:09 AM year
45 Riders would pay. Low income families can get passes. 2/1/2017 8:20 PM
46 Lite Railway 2/1/2017 6:11 PM
47 I don't have a problem with making it free under certain circumstances - for people with disabilities, seniors, kids, or 2/1/2017 1:11 PM temporarily for others who can demonstrate financial hardship such as being laid off from a job. It may also be OK for certain routes during massive movements of crowds - i.e. major concerts at the amphitheater or a big athletic game at the arena if we ever manage to get it.
48 Pay a fee for a year long transit pass, but also have the option to pay per ride 2/1/2017 9:36 AM
49 More discounts or incentives to attract riders (like free for the first month or something) 2/1/2017 8:54 AM
50 businesses that will benefit should help offset cost 2/1/2017 7:58 AM
51 I 2/1/2017 3:15 AM
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52 Free to Hampton roads residents 1/31/2017 10:24 PM
53 Go365 passes for reasonable fee like Norfolk, TCC, ODU, etc. 1/31/2017 9:39 PM
54 No but can have discounted rates based on need 1/31/2017 9:02 PM
55 I'm willing to pay, and do, but for those who receive other govt help like food stamps, they should offer a discount like 1/31/2017 6:46 PM for seniors and disabled.
56 Certain areas..look at Nashville TN for examples 1/31/2017 5:26 PM
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Q8 What else should we consider as we plan the future of public transit in Virginia Beach and the region?
Answered: 317 Skipped: 248
# Responses Date
1 do light rail all the way to the oceanfront. You lost support of it when you started changing the path and shortening it to 2/8/2017 9:03 AM only town center.
2 honesty 2/8/2017 8:23 AM
3 I'd support a faster metro, but the Light Rail is too slow and not worth the cost. 2/8/2017 8:20 AM
4 Listen to the tax payers, the citizens. You ask for input, practice becoming an active listener. Improve bus service with 2/8/2017 7:13 AM additional stops. Increase the number of buses and increase the hours of operation.
5 The referendum was supposed to be NON-BINDING. Why is it being treated as though it was not. Especially as we 2/8/2017 6:21 AM voted on it twice before.
6 This should not be free for anyone and VB home owners should not be forced to pay for any subsidized fairs. Reduce 2/8/2017 5:44 AM number of school buses and use Public Buses to transport high school students.
7 Reconsider Light Rail, especially owing the state 20 million dollars 2/8/2017 3:52 AM
8 Light rail 2/8/2017 1:01 AM
9 having the #1 running to haygood & pembroke areas on sundays 2/8/2017 12:04 AM
10 Rapid transit bus service on rail tracks all the way from new town rd light rail to beach & rapid transit on 264 to 64 to 2/7/2017 11:22 PM bases ck it out it works
11 Connection to all cities in the Hampton Roada 2/7/2017 10:54 PM
12 Motorcycle express way next to rail this would be a hit and man it would generate good money monthly fees tolls. 2/7/2017 10:28 PM
13 Keep fares low to encourage use. Improve crosswalks to allow safe access to bus stops. Provide shelters from the 2/7/2017 10:23 PM rain at bus stops. Provide digital signs indicating when next bus will arrive.
14 Please consider if a neighborhood would like public transportation near where they reside, if the taxes are feasible for 2/7/2017 9:17 PM citizens, and flood zones. A better plan to remove rainwater should come before anymore transportation funds are spent. Also ,every year this area pretends that we are exempt from snow which we clearly are not. Should funds not be allocated more generously to take care of clean up and removal of snow and ice before more transportation systems are implemented? Every winter this problem affects many employees/ employers.
15 The ability to walk or bike around safely. 2/7/2017 6:45 PM
16 Make the busses go everywhere. 2/7/2017 6:24 PM
17 The affect of self vehicles on the growth of the city. 2/7/2017 6:14 PM
18 cooperation between the other cities. There is a certain amount of racism involved with public transportation with a big 2/7/2017 6:01 PM difference in service where there is a higher percentage of white riders.
19 LIGHT RAIL 2/7/2017 5:23 PM
20 No comment 2/7/2017 4:59 PM
21 Wider coverage and access throughout the city. There are currently areas where I need to go, but can't because HRT 2/7/2017 3:56 PM doesn't provide coverage where my doctors are.
22 Need to look at it as a regional approach. Every City for themselves does not work and has only been a negative 2/7/2017 3:35 PM impact to the region for many years.
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23 1. We desperately need to look at this as a regional plan. The background data you provide, such as the road system, 2/7/2017 2:59 PM ends at the VaBch border. Does not matter what we spend on roads, unless they go somewhere beyond our borders. Same with public transit. I envision a family flying into Norfolk Airport being able to take transit to the oceanfront, transit to sites in the city, and to Waterside/Chrysler Museum, and even Williamsburg. Short sited to think of less. 2. Whatever is done, it needs to be almost as convenient as taking the car. If I have to get in the car to leave my neighborhood, I am more likely to just drive to where I am going. If I can get a feeder bus to a 'station' and then get on a transportation grid (N-S/E-W) with feeders on the other end, I would take that transit. 3. Right now Norfolk has lite rail, we are tending to some kind of bus. Maybe Chesapeake can get monorail, and Portsmouth horse drawn carriages, then the "system" will be complete (sarcasm).
24 Better reliability/speed. Apps with real time bus location info. More fast/cheep point-to-point service. 2/7/2017 1:42 PM
25 More electric busses 2/7/2017 1:35 PM
26 Remember that Virginia Beach is not set up like a typical city. It is a suburb and needs to keep that in mind when trying 2/7/2017 11:37 AM to plan for transportation. Right now there are multiple bus stops on one road very close to each other, but no way to get to those stops except by walking and those stops are not always convenient for the riders.
27 LIGHTRAIL or some sort of "subway" system!! 2/7/2017 10:17 AM
28 Light rail... it's a shame that people can't see how it will benefit the city to connect to the EXISTING light rail in Norfolk. 2/7/2017 10:08 AM
29 Better quality of buses will attract riders. Better frequency would acknowledge the changing hours of work and play. 2/7/2017 9:55 AM Free service is a great benefit to our citizens even though very expensive. Maybe very low rates say $1.00 for anywhere.
30 Scheduling needs to allow for transport to/from any part of VB in an hour or less. For me to travel to work now would 2/7/2017 9:55 AM take over 2 hours and I would not arrive until after 9:30am with the earliest bus I could use.
31 Consider that the majority of residents do not want it nor to pay additional tax. We have spent enough money on light 2/7/2017 7:39 AM rail already.
32 Connectivity - Navy base, airport, downtown Norfolk & Chesapeake and eventually Hampton Newport News (screw 2/7/2017 7:32 AM the oceanfront...they get all perks already and should have to pay for it without tax payer $$$)
33 Express service to airport 2/6/2017 8:47 PM
34 ... 2/6/2017 8:40 PM
35 Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/6/2017 8:06 PM
36 More people on public transportation will bring more crime. 2/6/2017 8:04 PM
37 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop. 2/6/2017 7:09 PM
38 Senior Citizens community want to stay independent & active, some no longer drive. 2/6/2017 6:26 PM
39 No light rail, period. The citizens have voted against it. 2/6/2017 6:21 PM
40 Bike paths on Shore Drive 2/6/2017 5:56 PM
41 Better and safer sidewalks and bike trails 2/6/2017 5:21 PM
42 WiFi service on buses. 2/6/2017 5:20 PM
43 Alternate transportation routes/lanes for those who ride bikes, walk, etc. 2/6/2017 4:12 PM
44 As far as possible make public transit available to the greatest number of people. Economic development should be a 2/6/2017 3:20 PM secondary consideration.
45 light rail 2/6/2017 12:50 PM
46 Low income riders could possibly have a transit pass tied to their benefits card where they are provided transportation. 2/6/2017 12:49 PM
47 We need better transport that moves between all the cities in Tidewater and Hampton Roads. Living near a major 2/6/2017 12:27 PM growing up there were a multitude of methods (trains and buses) to move between areas. The cities here need to connect themselves and build relationships like have inter-city transport.
48 Light rail is needed - but beyond the the planned NS right-away 2/6/2017 11:58 AM
49 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/6/2017 11:23 AM
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50 I understand from people I talk to that two things keep them from supporting the new rail system. One is the people it 2/6/2017 10:48 AM will bring in and the other is the people it will take out. The people it will bring is are being described as those from Norfolk that would bring with them vandalism, crime, and an unfriendly atmosphere for visitors. These would be unhelpful to a family-friendly community. I am not convinced this is a real concern but statistics might prove this fear. The people it will take out are the tourists. Merchants on the beach front have expressed that shoppers will take their business elsewhere. This could be curtailed by local alternative money, Beach Bucks, only usable at local participating merchants. If I were a tourist in Virginia Beach I would be more likely to visit if I knew my options for commuting to Norfolk attractions were easier. It is likely the light rail will pass in a few years, just not until we are more desperate to control our mounting traffic problem.
51 rapid bus loop from Oceanfront to Shore Drive and Town Center to Shore Drive 2/6/2017 10:42 AM
52 Change traffic pattern with one way traffic at Atlantic and Pacific Avenues. This was recommended with a fountain- 2/6/2017 9:33 AM head design Circa 1995.
53 Keep working on increasing and connecting bike paths. 2/6/2017 9:19 AM
54 Increasing bike paths to encourage more riders in a safe environment 2/6/2017 8:21 AM
55 Make the rail corridor a multi-use/bike path. There is not a safe east-west route for bicyclists. 2/6/2017 8:06 AM
56 A ride sharing program 2/5/2017 11:10 PM
57 Free up HOV lanes to all traffic, no brainer 2/5/2017 9:33 PM
58 The future of city transportation should be left to entrepreneur and the free market and not to city planners or 2/5/2017 9:05 PM government officials.
59 better timing and sensors for traffic lights 2/5/2017 6:16 PM
60 easy parking when trying to connect to services. Safety and a mix of small van/mini buses circulating in resort and 2/5/2017 5:50 PM business areas so people can leave cars in parking garages while going about their day.
61 Sea Level Rise 2/5/2017 5:20 PM
62 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/5/2017 5:08 PM
63 Continued bike and pedestrian improvements. More transit oriented design. Seemless integration with all hampton 2/5/2017 5:04 PM roads cities.
64 Bus loop from Oceanfront to Shore Drive area ending at Pleasure House Road 2/5/2017 4:46 PM
65 hubs for parking at transit points or vans that go to central locations to meet with larger transit 2/5/2017 4:30 PM
66 Forget public transit. Better, wider roads for vehicle traffic with faster speed limits. 2/5/2017 4:16 PM
67 Shore Dr./Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/5/2017 4:15 PM
68 Ensure riders pay for the entire cost. No Freeloaders! 2/5/2017 4:05 PM
69 Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/5/2017 3:56 PM
70 more and connected bike routes 2/5/2017 3:27 PM
71 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/5/2017 2:50 PM
72 Fix Laskin Road. Maintain current roads. 2/5/2017 2:33 PM
73 Trolly service from Rudy inlet to JEB Little Creek 2/5/2017 2:20 PM
74 Bus lane with cut outs to keep traffic moving 2/5/2017 1:33 PM
75 side walk and bike paths 2/5/2017 12:58 PM
76 Keep it away from shore drive, focus on Waterside 2/5/2017 12:45 PM
77 bicycle paths 2/5/2017 12:30 PM
78 convenience to large use areas arenas malls schools hospitals etc 2/5/2017 12:28 PM
79 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/5/2017 12:23 PM
80 Better bus routes 2/5/2017 11:25 AM
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81 What ever will keep less traffic on the roads. It's out of control now because of all the building condo on top of condo 2/5/2017 11:12 AM that needs to stop...this area used to be pretty and natural and quaint and friendly and it's overrun with too much population because of the construction it just never seems to stop and it has overrun and encroached on the beautiful nature and quiet of this area.
82 Stop out of control growth, so that services can catch up. 2/5/2017 11:02 AM
83 More bicycle carrying capability. 2/5/2017 10:51 AM
84 Please finish the improvements to Shore Drive. The new Lesner bridge will be great, but we need sidewalks and bike 2/5/2017 10:51 AM lanes to make it useful to bikers and pedestrians!
85 Electric vehicles, other renewable, clean energy transportation 2/5/2017 10:48 AM
86 Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop!! 2/5/2017 10:43 AM
87 Look at the consumer demographics of who uses public transportation and why we require public transportation at all 2/5/2017 10:28 AM
88 Costs 2/5/2017 10:27 AM
89 Bus service shore drive to Oceanfront 2/5/2017 10:20 AM
90 Street Light added before neighborhood streets between Great Neck and the State Park Campground. It would help 2/5/2017 10:17 AM reduce speeders coming from the oceanfront thet speed well over 50mph.
91 we should look at the NET cost per rider. I suspect private services (i.e. Uber) are much more affordable on a per rider 2/5/2017 10:02 AM basis. The service is superior since it is on-demand. To the extent some riders may require subsidies, let's consider that. But, it's crazy to have this expensive public transportation infrastructure go underutilized when there are much more scalable forms of service.
92 Bike and walking trails 2/5/2017 9:40 AM
93 Integrating smart phone technology to make trip planning super easy. Maybe link with google maps. Make the 2/5/2017 9:35 AM amenities nice so public transportation doesn't end up just being for the poor. It should be something that everyone wants to use.
94 Need transport along Shore dr from Little Creek to the oceanfront 2/5/2017 8:43 AM
95 Nothing, public transportation is a waste of taxpayer money 2/5/2017 8:30 AM
96 A trolley loop from shore drive / ocean park to the ocean front. 2/5/2017 7:58 AM
97 Ocean Park needs bike paths. Stop the flooding when it rains with better sewer system 2/5/2017 7:26 AM
98 Safe bicycle route access to more areas 2/5/2017 6:39 AM
99 parking near bus stops. Pleasure House stop has signs everywhere saying where you can NOT park. 2/5/2017 6:15 AM
100 Easier access to shore drive 2/5/2017 6:05 AM
101 Walking ability. Pedestrians do not have a chance in the Shore Drive area of Ocean Park 2/5/2017 5:36 AM
102 Local traffic, not causing more traffic back up 2/5/2017 2:48 AM
103 Adequate drains, something the city has promised for decades 2/5/2017 2:48 AM
104 Oceanpark to oceanfront trolley service 2/5/2017 2:39 AM
105 Connecting to other cities. The 7 cities need to learn that they would be stronger together than they are fighting to stay 2/5/2017 2:26 AM separated.
106 More bike paths in more areas of the citt 2/5/2017 1:47 AM
107 More sidewalks and safer road crossings on shore drive. 2/5/2017 1:18 AM
108 Complete Shore Drive Improvments. 2/5/2017 1:02 AM
109 Bike lanes connecting to public transit hubs 2/4/2017 11:56 PM
110 Public transport that can avoid traffic. Dedicated lanes or rails. 2/4/2017 10:47 PM
111 Sidewalks on Shore Dr. 2/4/2017 10:44 PM
112 We want shore drive/oceanfront trolley loop 2/4/2017 10:36 PM
113 Need more side walks and bike paths not buses. 2/4/2017 9:55 PM
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114 I would be more interested to know how much public transit is actually utilized vs personnel transportation before any 2/4/2017 9:26 PM investments are implemented in public transportation. Most places in VABCH are located such that once you get into your car there is not much point in tanking an alternative mode to continue the trip.
115 In my opinion, I believe the most important thing would be to provide a dedicated bus route/road along the old Norfolk 2/4/2017 9:09 PM & Southern rail line. This bus dedicated only route should go from the ocean front to town center and back. Use "upgraded" type buses that are unique and provide the rider a non-typical bs ride experience. This route would provide our tourists a quick and rather unique way to get back and forth without the need to drive.
116 I think focus improving public transportation on main roads and in areas where more people use it. 2/4/2017 8:34 PM
117 Trollies should run along the shore drive corridor. 2/4/2017 8:32 PM
118 I 64 improvements 2/4/2017 8:25 PM
119 public transit integrated with schools to maximize transit use and expenses 2/4/2017 8:21 PM
120 Work with the military to provide free service for active duty service members and their families. Ditto for college 2/4/2017 8:09 PM students.
121 Transportation to/from running events at the oceanfront 2/4/2017 8:04 PM
122 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/4/2017 7:38 PM
123 Not sure 2/4/2017 7:27 PM
124 bring the service to world class standards. bus lines are adequate with improved bus stops and increased frequency. 2/4/2017 7:20 PM we have roads maximize their efficiency
125 rapid mass transit to old dominion university, the naval base, the shipyard 2/4/2017 6:54 PM
126 If City of VB is truly the city for a lifetime, we need to establish reasonably priced and accessible transportation for 2/4/2017 6:20 PM seniors to provide rides to doctors, store, pleasure.
127 Trolly loop connecting shore drive and oceanfront 2/4/2017 6:02 PM
128 Bike paths 2/4/2017 5:57 PM
129 Is it practical? (Need vs Want) Is current transit at capacity? What is being done to fix what we already have? Will its 2/4/2017 5:18 PM base customer be residents or tourists/non-residents?
130 Road maintenance 2/4/2017 5:04 PM
131 Get ride of access lanes ASAP in va Bch AND get more bike lane ... !! 2/4/2017 4:57 PM
132 Rail system. 2/4/2017 4:50 PM
133 Connecting major population and business areas of surrounding communities with rail/trains. 2/4/2017 4:50 PM
134 The population density of Va Beach is rarely high enough to make public transport helpful. In those areas where the 2/4/2017 4:37 PM density is high enough, then a robust network should be considered. In these denser areas, consider commuter buses to the major employment areas of Norfolk.
135 Ensure any new projects (road widening), rail, include a multiuse pedestrian/bike path. 2/4/2017 4:37 PM
136 Late last call times 2/4/2017 4:35 PM
137 The greatest issues are increasing neighborhood penetrance and connectivity. Connecting all transportation services 2/4/2017 4:19 PM should be a priority, especially to and from medical centers, not only in our cities, but linking Hampton Roads. People who need medical services often need transportation, and imagine how much traffic could be reduced if nurses, medical technicians, EVMS students, and other medical workers could access public transport rather than clogging our overburdened roads! This is also an important issue to consider as our elder population is growing. Furthermore, linking routes to higher education centers, military installations (if not already accomplished) would also increase ridership among students, service personnel, and workers.
138 Better bicycling amenities 2/4/2017 3:59 PM
139 Maglev trains, unicorns, stopping elitists/racists from taking away state funding. 2/4/2017 3:24 PM
140 Refrain from re-zoning to satisfy developers wishes. 2/4/2017 3:11 PM
141 Mainly just expanding service. There are bus stops one mile from my home but there are none near my office. It would 2/4/2017 2:56 PM take my 3 hours instead of 25 minutes driving because I'd have to walk a long way to a bus stop. Also, make it quicker to get to the base in Norfolk.
142 A true comprehensive master plan that includes all the cities rather than the design in a vaccum that is done now. 2/4/2017 2:52 PM
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143 Shore Dr Trolley 2/4/2017 2:35 PM
144 Light rail 2/4/2017 1:41 PM
145 elevated rail, the current light rail is a terrible design 2/4/2017 1:27 PM
146 speedier work on roads and bridges like at night and not during busy times. 2/4/2017 1:17 PM
147 MORE BIKE PATHS AND LIGHT RAIL CONNECTION TO NORFOLK 2/4/2017 1:09 PM
148 Bike trails 2/4/2017 12:40 PM
149 How it will reduce traffic in the area. 2/4/2017 12:38 PM
150 Bicycle lanes 2/4/2017 12:20 PM
151 If more Business and the Government entities (excluding Military) would allow most of their personnel to work from 2/4/2017 11:52 AM home, traffic would be reduced significantly!
152 Better saftey for pedestrians and bicyclists. 2/4/2017 11:18 AM
153 Public transportation will decrease congestion and help the environment. If it was free, I believe more people would 2/4/2017 11:01 AM use it rather than drive their own car.
154 Sidewalks along shore drive 2/4/2017 10:55 AM
155 Bicycles and bicyclists. 2/4/2017 10:35 AM
156 More bike lanes 2/4/2017 10:00 AM
157 Healthy living initiative. Walking paths Bicycling expansion 2/4/2017 9:34 AM
158 Making sure that buses or rail or whatever runs long enough after services end that employees can use it. Busses at 2/4/2017 9:33 AM Lynnhaven Mall don't run late enough for employees at the late opening stores to catch the bus home.
159 Better bike routes to access the light rail service 2/4/2017 9:33 AM
160 Really need some form of rapid transit that connects to major bus routes and surrounding cities. A true regional transit 2/4/2017 9:11 AM system.
161 Bring back the NET to service downtown Norfolk, implement the same thing around Town Center and make the 2/4/2017 9:04 AM proposed seasonal shuttle between Oceanfront and Bayfront extend to Pleasure House Road to connect with the bus service from Newtown Station (and make it a trolley instead of a bus; more riders will use it.)
162 Serves all of Virginia Beach 2/4/2017 8:29 AM
163 Monorail would be off the ground and not interfere with current ground transport problems. 2/4/2017 7:50 AM
164 Better roads and transportation services will do more for economic development than arenas. Public services should 2/4/2017 6:43 AM be the first priority
165 Improvements to the shore dr corridor 2/4/2017 1:29 AM
166 Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop (that goes up to Bayville/Taste Unlimited, not just east of Lesner Bridge) 2/4/2017 12:33 AM
167 Renegotiate the tolls with ERC, that was a bad deal. Add Cross Tunnel routes with less transfers. Indian River park 2/4/2017 12:08 AM and ride to Langley AFB would be great.
168 light rail 2/3/2017 10:56 PM
169 Cycling friendly routes between public transportation hubs and cycling friendly public transportation. 2/3/2017 9:54 PM
170 Fix the drainage in the roads. The roads flood after any kind of rain. 2/3/2017 9:49 PM
171 Genuine multimodal public transportation 2/3/2017 9:26 PM
172 WTF happened to light rail?!?!?! 2/3/2017 9:18 PM
173 Would love some type of hourly service up and down Shore Drive. 2/3/2017 9:18 PM
174 Ocean Park needs sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks as these are a public safety matter for the citizens in the 2/3/2017 9:08 PM community. Storm water improvements as well.
175 Life without a good 21st century bus service! Let's Get Going 2/3/2017 8:04 PM
176 Get your head out of the sand and put in light rail instead of attempting to "rake off" funds given for it for arenas, $20 2/3/2017 6:10 PM million dollar bike paths, etc.
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177 People would rather use their own cars, which means concentrate on the roads and highways. 2/3/2017 5:23 PM
178 Homeless shelters and similar charities should have bus tickets for job searches and doctor appointments. 2/3/2017 4:52 PM
179 Funding, design, construction of Shore Drive Phase IV - Ocean Park Shore Drive upgrades immediately. 2/3/2017 4:38 PM
180 Virginia Beach is really an economically split city - low income versus high income. Public transportation can be a 2/3/2017 3:57 PM great equalizer - not to mention its utility from a tourism standpoint.
181 we do not have enough passage, cost to high 2/3/2017 2:33 PM
182 Widen the roads and have a bus lane 2/3/2017 2:28 PM
183 I think the Light Rail should be brought up again. I was very surprised that this didn't pass. 2/3/2017 1:51 PM
184 Why not create a trolley line utilizing the same rail corridor that was going to be used for light rail! It would run from the 2/3/2017 1:41 PM oceanfront(Norfolk Ave). to the Newtown road light rail station!
185 You don't want to hear what I have to say or you would have asked different questions all together. 2/3/2017 1:30 PM
186 connecting Norfolk to VB Town Center and the Oceanfront, and a light rail station from Princess Anne area to the 2/3/2017 1:16 PM airport
187 Follow the principle that Any new public transportation must serve the public, seams obvious, but the Norfolk Light rail 2/3/2017 1:15 PM system fails this test, it does not take the public where the public needs or likes to go. Also recommend an integrated system that includes walking and biking paths.
188 A lot of routes that are about 5 miles in length have taken 2 hrs to ride, this is unacceptable. 2/3/2017 1:05 PM
189 express to Town Center, Norfolk, airport, bases, etc. 2/3/2017 12:49 PM
190 We know the most heavily traveled intersections, some form of public transportation should be reaching each of these 2/3/2017 12:39 PM intersections with nearby stops. Possibly an oceanfront to Town Center direct bus during tourist season, similar to the 'Shoppers Route' bus that takes tourists to Hilltop and Lynnhaven.
191 Voting against the Tide was very short-sighted and we will fall increasingly behind. Whatever improvements in other 2/3/2017 12:01 PM forms can be made need to!
192 Fare Free is a BAD idea, have a look at agencies that tried such as Capital Metro in Austin, TX 2/3/2017 11:51 AM
193 Keep options for light rail open as voter preferences change in the future. As things change, citizens have the right to 2/3/2017 11:50 AM change their preferences.
194 The light rail must be expanded. There is simply no other way to properly serve the citizens and the community without 2/3/2017 11:37 AM it. In order to grow as a metropolitan city, the light rail is the answer.
195 Regional connectivity. It's a shame how often our sister cities function in silos. 2/3/2017 11:35 AM
196 plug ins for radio listening on busses - bring your own headset. 2/3/2017 11:34 AM
197 Better use of HOV lanes 2/3/2017 11:32 AM
198 Improve drainage so roads and neighborhoods don't flood! It's hard to get around when streets are flooded!!! 2/3/2017 11:18 AM
199 Using the right of way and the HOV lanes for public transportation will make the service more efficient and more 2/3/2017 11:15 AM attractive.
200 ensure any public transportation is NOT subsidized and burden to City budget for years to come; development along 2/3/2017 11:02 AM public transportation routes are NOT rentals or high end housing but affordable housing you can buy and own (under 250K)! Young people want to buy not waste their money on high rental cost or high cost housing
201 Please consider how to minimize (and/or eliminate) bottlenecks and stopping at crossings. 2/3/2017 10:56 AM
202 Wrapped buses with graphics celebrating Virginia Beach tourism points of interest 2/3/2017 10:54 AM
203 Uber and Lyft could take tax dollars away from public services, and may not be accountable to the city. Let's not use 2/3/2017 10:46 AM them.
204 For heavens sake, PLEASE make it the #1 priority to put in covered benches at ALL bus stops around the city. It 2/3/2017 10:45 AM appears they went up near the wealthier neighborhoods only. I've never seen anything like this in all the places I've lived. We should be ashamed of ourselves.
205 where appropriate and if cost effective: hybrids, ev's, and smaller passenger capacity "Pullman" type busses for some 2/3/2017 10:37 AM routes as used in Crystal City...e.g., between Newtown & Towne Center.
206 Transit to and from the military bases. 2/3/2017 10:31 AM
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207 We can operate many, many bus routes for the amount of money it takes to build and operate fixed route rail transit. 2/3/2017 10:00 AM Plus bus routes can be easily changed as demand dictates.
208 Expanding Laskin Road and Va Bch Blvd, maybe build a HOV lane for buses throughout major thoroughfares. 2/3/2017 9:51 AM
209 bus transportation is needed but to function as a middle to upper class use we'll need bike paths and lightrail 2/3/2017 9:41 AM
210 Putting HS students on a public bus and running the bus past HS and Rec centers. 2/3/2017 9:40 AM
211 bring back the trolleys - I would love to be able to catch the trolley again and go to the beach. 2/3/2017 9:17 AM
212 The HRT busses are not full with little or no riders as it is. Go to smaller busses and more of them. letting the riders 2/3/2017 9:14 AM location and usage set the demand. If the service in that area is not in use reduce the frequency and faze them out. Roughs to and near Hospitals are a must from the main roads. The city of Norfolk is loosing money on the Tide as it is with usage dropping from its original numbers when originated. We the residents of Virginia Beach do not need to add to our already excessively high tax rate as it is. We don't need a dead transit system added on that we cant get rid of. Yes highest tax rates around. City council has been notorious for hiding the taxes in other billing processes like roof run off taxes,(and our drain system are creating flooding. CLEAN THE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS), utility taxes, real state taxes. Personal Property taxes, Added trash taxes that were supposed be 10.00 and have gone up. (so they can say my can it too heavy and there are to many grass/leaf bags) PAY THE MONEY BACK IN ONE LUMP SUM. AND CREDIT THE RESIDENTS BACK.
213 Do NOT implement light rail. Improve the bus service! I lived in a city where there was light rail and no one used it -- 2/3/2017 9:04 AM just as it's rarely used in downtown Norfolk. (I'm down there a lot for work and the Tide rolls by empty all the time.)
214 another look at light rail 2/3/2017 8:26 AM
215 Get rid of feeder roads! Dangerous. 2/3/2017 8:05 AM
216 Invest in snow clearing equipment and procedures so people can get to work and school without problems since the 2/3/2017 7:31 AM weather is changing. Better plan projects than the Lessner Bridge which is nonsensical to the new building that butt up to it and the inconvenience of daily users due to construction. Who would want their bedroom window 8 Ft from traffic?
217 see what kind of services are available in other like cities 2/3/2017 7:27 AM
218 Flooding. 2/3/2017 7:02 AM
219 Better times, routes and layout of route stops would increase efficiently the city as a whole. If the bus services offered 2/3/2017 6:52 AM excellent connections from one to another, I belileve more people would use it.
220 Effect on taxes. Light rail has so few users, and it was improper to tax residents for something so few residents would 2/3/2017 6:45 AM have ever used.
221 We should sell the area above the tracks for buildings for homes and work places. The area below could be used for 2/2/2017 11:19 PM future transportation.
222 Elimination of tolls. Portsmouth is being devastated. I haven't been to Portsmouth since tolls were added. I am not 2/2/2017 10:08 PM opposed to all tolls, but we should be able to pay cash to avoid a $5 toll one way!
223 Bring back mass transit plans 2/2/2017 9:56 PM
224 Light Rail 2/2/2017 9:51 PM
225 Add more buses to routes where ridership is the most prevalent. 2/2/2017 9:42 PM
226 NO LIGHT RAIL 2/2/2017 8:59 PM
227 Timeliness is a big deal! When I tried taking buses before they would not consistently arrive at the scheduled time. 2/2/2017 8:39 PM Either having many consistent buses or making punctuality a priority is really important for creating an effective system. Maybe investing in raises based on punctuality of bus drivers along with other performance based factors
228 Impact on real estate taxes. 2/2/2017 7:57 PM
229 Routes by schools, shopping, medical, entertainments, parks. 2/2/2017 7:40 PM
230 Some way for riders to know when the next bus will come. Cell phone app. 2/2/2017 7:13 PM
231 With our high and growing population, we need alternative transportation modes to serve diverse audiences thus 2/2/2017 6:59 PM balancing the transportation system with choices for everyone instead of one person to a car.
232 rides for seniors and those who can not/ do not drive any longer. 2/2/2017 6:52 PM
233 Routes to Williamsburg and Richmond 2/2/2017 6:23 PM
234 dedicated bus routes, i.e. Pittsburgh, PA 2/2/2017 5:56 PM
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235 use the land that was going to be the extension of light rail into a bus/trolley only road 2/2/2017 5:48 PM
236 Dedicated east/west rapid transit with feeder service to ABC major employer in close proximity, if ABC employer offers 2/2/2017 5:48 PM free discount cards to their employees. ABC employer would pay VB or HRT for these cards.
237 Being more proactive to increase scope of service as new neighborhoods are being built. Extend door-to-door service 2/2/2017 5:44 PM to all medically verified customers no matter their proximity to a route or bus stop. Many are not economically able to relocate to a higher value neighborhood which qualify for door-to-door service. You can start with offering this service for medical appts only as a critical need such as dialysis or therapy. Shopping might be a Tier 2 need allowed on only certain days to offset an increased need or the medical customers.
238 None 2/2/2017 5:41 PM
239 Must be some way of protecting passengers who utilize public transportation. It is NOT safe to ride on local buses in 2/2/2017 5:39 PM Virginia Beach.
240 Use abandoned railroad right-of-way for dedicated bus rapid transit 2/2/2017 5:39 PM
241 better, easier apps to determine bus arrival times. more bus loops specific to VB, like the Shore Drive to Oceanfront 2/2/2017 5:39 PM loop currently being considered
242 17 & younger free 2/2/2017 3:54 PM
243 Don't invest in an alternative like BRT unless the citizens really want it. Revisit Light Rail in the future. 2/2/2017 8:39 AM
244 We need to continue to plan for light rail in the future, even if now isn't the right time to implement. This region cannot 2/2/2017 8:04 AM grow and thrive long term without it.
245 There are many different bus routes that I could use on my daily commute, but what takes me 20 minutes to drive 2/2/2017 1:09 AM takes over 2 hours by bus. Fix this and you will be flooded with passengers.
246 Accessibility to JEB Little Creek. It's a traffic nightmare transiting from the main highways to this base. Also more bike 2/2/2017 12:27 AM lanes.
247 Making parking near transit stops free would encourage ridership. Also, routes through the end of bar closing times 2/1/2017 10:05 PM would encourage safe ride use.
248 We need more bike infrastructure 2/1/2017 9:37 PM
249 Service for the seniors and handicapped populations 2/1/2017 8:44 PM
250 Light Rail 2/1/2017 8:33 PM
251 No lite rail. Expand bus & shuttle service instead. Expand bike path and lanes. 2/1/2017 8:32 PM
252 All major cities have a reliable mass public transit system. I dropped out of TCC before I had a car because the bus 2/1/2017 8:23 PM was untrustworthy. If you want an arena and to attract a young professional crowd you need to stop treating people without cars as second-class citizens.
253 Light Rail. 2/1/2017 8:20 PM
254 Connection to the light rail station at newtown road. 2/1/2017 7:10 PM
255 Make use of any and all federal funds 2/1/2017 6:48 PM
256 Ease of use and perception of safety. 2/1/2017 6:11 PM
257 The lite Railway 2/1/2017 6:11 PM
258 Use the Norfolk Southern ROW for a Trail 2/1/2017 1:18 PM
259 We should've built a mass transit system like light rail 20 years ago. The Norfolk Southern land should not be paved 2/1/2017 1:11 PM over and used for a bus. Beyond the fact that it would cost about as much as the light rial would've in the first place, that's like installing a record player in a 2017 car because you didn't want to pay extra for Pandora.
260 Anything that can connect the region and makes us whole so we can attract creatives and newer businesses. The new 2/1/2017 11:48 AM hrbt lanes is just a waste of money and traffic will still be backed up. Think outside the box please
261 We need to think about connectivity within the 7 cities. Also, the current plan for the HRBT that was enacted this past 2/1/2017 11:02 AM fall with the council's input is terribly short sighted. I can tell you as someone who uses the HRBT to get to work in Richmond that by the time you increase the lanes demand will have already outstripped capacity. The 3rd crossing should be constructed. Not another study, but the top priority.
262 How to serve a progressive lifestyle that isn't car dependent, and get buy in from those who prefer traditional personal 2/1/2017 10:48 AM vehicle transportation.
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263 light rail 2/1/2017 10:18 AM
264 The expansion of multi-use paths that do not follow along congested roadways. These can be used both to connect 2/1/2017 10:12 AM people to their destination and for recreational use. Key is not being parallel to roadways where users don't feel safe and it is not relaxing for those looking to use them as recreation. The Norfolk Southern R/W would be a perfect place for such a path. It's not parallel/adjacent to a road, and it connects many areas.
265 I think a light rail is key to bringing Virginia Beach up to date on public transit. Yes, you could keep providing more 2/1/2017 9:36 AM buses and bus routes, but that just adds to the completely congested traffic in Hampton Roads. Why wouldn't you consider a mode of transportation that would take more people off the road? I think the light rail is key to the successful future of the Virginia Beach public transit. I have lived in a city (Minneapolis) that has a light rail system to go all over the city. I cannot emphasize how important a service like that is. The light rail allowed me to get to places like the Mall of America, Target Field, and the airport, in half the time it would have taken to drive and sit in traffic.
266 Connectivity to other cities in tidewater 2/1/2017 9:33 AM
267 more bike paths 2/1/2017 9:32 AM
268 Bike paths, pedestrian/bike crossings under I264 at interchanges 2/1/2017 9:26 AM
269 If light rail isn't possible, BRT is better than standard bus service. Connecting major hub areas (Town Center to O'front 2/1/2017 9:25 AM to Hilltop to Shore Drive etc.)
270 Expansion of shared use path's throughout Hampton Roads. Consider continued updates to highway systems such as 2/1/2017 9:23 AM I-64/264 widening projects.
271 There are no emerging technologies that are proven and no funding source wiling to take chances (FTA). Missed the 2/1/2017 8:58 AM opportunity to have a regional transit system without LRT. Emerging tech is decades away.
272 Hybrid buses and more non vehicular trails 2/1/2017 8:54 AM
273 Smaller vehicles, more frequent service in rush hour time windows. Lowered frequency in other times 2/1/2017 7:18 AM
274 Public Transportation is an investment in the city's future and should be discussed in this context. Not in the context of 2/1/2017 3:15 AM easing traffic concerns or generating money for the city.
275 Make routes that go where most people work if the concern is to lessen highway congestion. Express routes to 2/1/2017 2:54 AM Oceana, Dam Neck, Langley, downtown Norfolk. The airport and VAB government as well. Need bring people from outside the 264 corridor to where they need to work. Too much focus has been on the existing rail lines, which only benefits those who live alongside 264, which is not a lot. If I can drive someplace even with traffic quicker than it would take me on a bus, sorry, but I'm going to keep driving myself.
276 More bike paths & better paths 2/1/2017 1:18 AM
277 Longer hours with more route accessibility. Many use public transport as primary but it doesn't run the hours they're 1/31/2017 10:24 PM required to work to keep their jobs. Free transport pass for those who apply and are residents.
278 Talk to the people who actually use public transportation in a daily basis is easy to have opinions when you have the 1/31/2017 10:21 PM luxury of your own transportation. I won't mind having free public transportation maybe more people will use it that will mean less traffic/ accidents/ air pollution and will give back to the community in some way. Most people that use public transportation is out of necessity because they don't have other way around!! Talk to the regular users !!
279 Light rail 1/31/2017 9:55 PM
280 Limit cars, particularly those with combustion engines. Thousands of Virginians die or are injured each year because 1/31/2017 9:39 PM of cars. Cars are noisy, smell bad and pollute. In addition, sea level rise is partly caused by the greenhouse gas emissions from cars. Imagine all the health benefits if more people rode their bikes to work. Stop wasting money on widening roads for cars. Take a trip to Copenhagen to see how it can be done.
281 Get rid of all feeder lanes! They are so dangerous and outdated. 1/31/2017 9:20 PM
282 Improved cooperation between regional cities 1/31/2017 9:02 PM
283 Train service to the Oceanfront 1/31/2017 8:49 PM
284 Electric buses. 1/31/2017 8:23 PM
285 We absolutely need mass transit for VB! Traffic is only getting worse, but the current infrastructure is woefully 1/31/2017 8:06 PM inadequate.
286 Forget it 1/31/2017 8:00 PM
287 Stop assuming unending population growth in Virginia Beach. 1/31/2017 7:37 PM
288 There should be bus transportation from this area to malls, grocery stores... 1/31/2017 7:28 PM
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289 Consider using rail lines as radios bus transit. Treat the bus as if it were the light rail line. 1/31/2017 7:07 PM
290 Bike paths 1/31/2017 6:58 PM
291 Improve the existing roads! Try riding over them in a school bus! And speaking of which-update our public School 1/31/2017 6:57 PM Buses for our children!! Put AC & stop sign cameras on them!
292 Bicycles. 1/31/2017 6:49 PM
293 Need to look at transit in two different ways. That for those who work in the area and where they need to get and a 1/31/2017 6:46 PM way to get tourists around. If there was something in conjunction with Norfolk that included town center and the oceanfront/convention center (and arena?), tourists would use it rather than having to rent cars.
294 Light rail 1/31/2017 6:39 PM
295 Trains and buses to take to other city's and nearby states. 1/31/2017 6:34 PM
296 We should revisit the idea of a rail system of some sort in the future. 1/31/2017 6:33 PM
297 You need to be honest and realize that we DON'T want mass rail to and from Norfolk. Sorry but the crowd that will use 1/31/2017 6:33 PM that is not the crowd we want here. There is a reason we live here even when so many work over there. We are all for methods of connecting our own centers but tying Norfolk and Portsmouth in will cause a crime spike. Sadly it is simply the truth.
298 The biggest thing that the Hampton roads community lacks is connectivity. At this point, anything would be a step in 1/31/2017 6:30 PM the right direction to promote growth in the community
299 No light rail. It really hasn't helped Norfolk and the places it needs to go before Va Beach is NOB and ODU. 1/31/2017 6:26 PM
300 A well connected light rail and bus network like Portland, Oregon 1/31/2017 6:24 PM
301 . 1/31/2017 6:23 PM
302 Light rail. PLEASE! 1/31/2017 6:21 PM
303 Residents should be able to get to the beach easily in the summer. Parking there is awful especially for events. Help 1/31/2017 6:15 PM us enjoy what the city has to offer for us not just tourists.
304 Use it where it is feasible, don't where it isn't, and NO LIGHT RAIL! 1/31/2017 6:13 PM
305 Fix what we already have....if you repair what is broken and clean it up more people would consider using it. Make it 1/31/2017 6:11 PM convenient to use....
306 Improve the timing on traffic lights or improve the technology that senses traffic. I spend more time sitting at 1/31/2017 6:10 PM intersections at red lights with no vehicles what so ever crossing through the intersection.
307 Please consider keeping the corridor for future transportation development 1/31/2017 6:09 PM
308 Traffic. Bus stops need their own lanes or at least pull-overs so they don't stop in lanes, blocking traffic. 1/31/2017 6:03 PM
309 Connecting low-income housing with job opportunities and shopping. 1/31/2017 6:01 PM
310 LIGHT RAIL 1/31/2017 6:00 PM
311 It's not just about the transportation itself, but also about HOW people could get around. Look for opportunities for bike 1/31/2017 5:42 PM paths through the city (not just parks), putting in and improving sidewalks, and moving towards complete streets. I'd love to be able to get to work from where I live but it's not feasible do to so many factors because planning hasn't taken a hard look at the opportunities afforded by the city.
312 Make is safer 1/31/2017 5:26 PM
313 A set in stone rail line is one of the biggest necessities for Virginia Beach. The city needs a spine to connect it from 1/31/2017 4:51 PM east and west.
314 Provide wider sidewalks / Shared use paths. Provide demarcated bike lanes in road travelway 1/31/2017 3:55 PM
315 Keep the focus on the corridor between Oceanfront and Newtown Station, even if no rail, and on connecting big 1/31/2017 3:50 PM neighborhoods to the corridor.
316 As a millennial working in DT Norfolk right off the Tide line I would take public transit if it didn't take so much longer 1/31/2017 3:43 PM then driving my car. Taking a bus to the Tide takes me X4 longer then driving. Even driving to the Tide takes me X1.5 longer then just driving. I am unwilling to spend more then 1hr a day commuting. At this point, if it's not possible to have quick public transit, I'd almost rather just wait for a self driving car.
317 Extend light rail to Town Center. Use better bus service, shared ride services and improved bikeways and trails to 1/31/2017 2:11 PM connect from there.
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Q9 Please rank the following roadway projects 1-8 in order of priority, with 1 being the highest priority and 8 being lowest. (Project | Unfunded Amount) View roadway project descriptions here.
Answered: 441 Skipped: 124
Indian River Rd/Princess...
Laskin Road Phase I-B | ...
Laskin Road Phase II | $...
Laskin Road Phase III | ...
Nimmo Parkway Phase II | $...
Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B ...
Sandbridge Road – Nimmo...
Shore Drive Corridor...
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Indian River Rd/Princess Anne Rd Intersection 17.79% 8.89% 3.77% 10.24% 21.83% 7.28% 8.63% 21.56% Improvements | $ 6,521,937 66 33 14 38 81 27 32 80 371 4.26
Laskin Road Phase I-B | $ 15,000,000 20.16% 32.36% 15.65% 14.32% 7.96% 5.57% 1.59% 2.39% 76 122 59 54 30 21 6 93776.07
Laskin Road Phase II | $ 10,596,210 0.80% 21.22% 38.20% 10.34% 10.88% 10.88% 6.63% 1.06% 3 80 144 39 41 41 25 43775.26
Laskin Road Phase III | $ 33,478,352 5.05% 7.18% 18.09% 31.65% 11.70% 9.84% 10.90% 5.59% 19 27 68 119 44 37 41 21 376 4.61
Nimmo Parkway Phase II | $ 33,961,739 3.86% 6.06% 6.06% 12.12% 19.28% 29.48% 15.15% 7.99% 14 22 22 44 70 107 55 29 363 3.74
Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B | $ 26,817,620 1.39% 6.69% 9.19% 4.74% 6.96% 20.89% 34.82% 15.32% 5 24 33 17 25 75 125 55 359 3.12
Sandbridge Road – Nimmo Phase VII-A | $ 6.42% 11.76% 7.75% 6.68% 13.37% 10.43% 13.90% 29.68% 17,980,000 24 44 29 25 50 39 52 111 374 3.56
Shore Drive Corridor Improvements Phase IV | $ 50.12% 8.39% 4.90% 10.26% 5.36% 3.26% 5.59% 12.12% 12,508,645 215 36 21 44 23 14 24 52 429 5.95
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Q10 If you have any additional comments or questions, please write them here:
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# Responses Date
1 I think the reason light rail was defeated in the "Non binding resullution" was because of mis-information and voter 2/8/2017 9:14 AM fraud. People were being told at my polling station that a "No" vote was a vote for light rail, the campaign people against light rail were outside the polling station telling numerous lies to get "no" votes, it worked. As i said, if the people in virginia beach are properly informed you would see a huge majority for it.
2 Laskin road is antiquted with its service roads. Heavy traffic throughout day and overall saftey a concern. Not to 2/8/2017 8:42 AM mention how long does it take for emergency vehicles to get through congestion to get to hospital?
3 how do we know what "phase 11,111,V11A" means? 2/8/2017 8:27 AM
4 High density housing is not the only answer to the city of Virginia Beach transportation woes nor the only option for the 2/8/2017 5:50 AM city's future...
5 Summer bus service for tourist like to mall takes 1 hr too long cause it's tied into Laskin rd shopping split it up 2/7/2017 11:28 PM
6 Speed cams at school zones. 2/7/2017 10:31 PM
7 Help Norfolk to improve Virginia Beach Blvd between Newtown Rd and Military Highway. Eliminate the side roads on 2/7/2017 10:26 PM that stretch.
8 Please consider weather rather than traffic as the more eminent transportation issue! 2/7/2017 9:19 PM
9 most of the riders are working people. it should not take over an hour for me to get to work when it is only 12 minutes 2/7/2017 6:03 PM by car.
10 Why didn't my answers show for each of the projects? As I answered the questions, other answers disappeared. Is this 2/7/2017 4:00 PM just another typical City questionnaire where it doesn't matter what respondents say - City Planners are going to do what they want anyway?
11 1. Of all the road projects, where is the I264/Independence Blvd interchange. It just happens to serve Town Center, 2/7/2017 3:09 PM and a huge number of homes/businesses along the Holland Rd/Independence Blvd corridors. It is a physical barrier to cars with the current design/cross weave to ramps. It is a physical barrier to any kind of last/first mile transit on bike/foot from south of I264 to town center or from Town Center to the Trashmore Park. This needs to be fixed. 2. We have a number of impediments in VaBch with the water. I 264 adds to that as a man-made barrier dividing the city into N/S subsets. Choke points are Newtown, Witchduck, Independence, Rosemont, etc. Look at crossovers/unders (tunnels) at other locations to take the load off the few major N/S corridors. If not vehicle, at least foot/bicycles as a start.
12 Buses can provide quality and quantity right now. Future use of the NS R/W could be with newer technologies. 2/7/2017 9:57 AM
13 Town Center should lose special tax area; time for it to stand on its own 2/7/2017 7:34 AM
14 We need express bus service to bases,airport,odu, 2/6/2017 8:51 PM
15 PLEASE FINISH SHORE DRIVE PHASE IV NOW! 2/6/2017 7:11 PM
16 Please finish Shore Drive Phase IV 2/6/2017 6:26 PM
17 Please improve bike trails and sidewalks. Foot traffic on Independence Blvd. is terrifying. Shore Drive's bike trail is 2/6/2017 5:23 PM abysmal and scary and unsafe. See Northern Virginia for models.
18 Shore Drive IV should be a top priority. 2/6/2017 5:22 PM
19 Just building a mass transit route/line is not enough to make it a desirable method of traveling/commuting. There has 2/6/2017 4:17 PM to be a reasonable route/method for people to get to the stations. This is why I do not think Light Rail does not appeal to the majority of the Virginia Beach population. Our population is very sprawled and the central light rail route does not meet the needs of most.
20 No light rail 2/6/2017 1:20 PM
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21 I think it was a mistake to not pursue the light rail, I was really hoping to have a better way to visit Norfolk and 2/6/2017 12:33 PM eventually maybe the oceanfront. There are a lot of places I don't go because they are difficult to reach. I am opposed to turning the strip of land that had been proposed for light rail into a walking/biking path. It would be wedged in beside major roads and intersections that are not safe to cross because of drivers' reckless behavior. I think the light cycles in the area need to be revisited as well, stepney and VB blvd is an accident waiting to happen as no one waits and allows others the right of way.
22 Independence Blvd widened from Haygood Rd. to Shore Drive 2/6/2017 12:00 PM
23 PLEASE FINISH SHORE DRIVE PHASE IV NOW 2/6/2017 11:23 AM
24 it'd be great to get sidewalks and make shore drive pretty in ocean park before new bridge opens 2/6/2017 10:44 AM
25 The Oceanfront Trolley System is a joke! (We can walk faster than Trolleys!). Need to have one-way traffic at 2/6/2017 9:40 AM Oceanfront to move vehicles and people.
26 The road roadway projects is the result of the city intentionally inundating the above areas as well as the city over all 2/5/2017 9:06 PM with high density projects. As a result, the city expects the taxpayers to bail the city out of the foolishness council got themselves in. For that reason, I am NOT in support of ANY of the above projects and will not rank them in any order. To rank them from one to eight is to give any support or Creedence to the projects no matter how slight the approval is.
27 Town Center access from highway needs to be addressed. Traffic pattern creates excessive congestion and 2/5/2017 6:44 PM accidents, lack of sidewalk under highway overpass creates dangerous situation when pedestrians go through. Dangerous congestion on highway from traffic light pattern.
28 all projects should make sense when it comes to reduction of flooding and traffic flow. Laskin rd shouldn't converge 2/5/2017 5:54 PM onto the Ocean front through elimination of the feeder roads.
29 We need sidewalks and road improvements on Shore Drive NOW! 2/5/2017 5:29 PM
30 PLEASE FINISH SHORE DRIVE PHASE IV NOW 2/5/2017 5:08 PM
31 The storm water drainage for the Shore Drive communities needs upgrading now befor these beautiful neighborhoods 2/5/2017 4:35 PM become unliveable.
32 Stop high density building so close to Shore Drive. 2/5/2017 4:22 PM
33 Please finish Shore Dr. Phase 4 now 2/5/2017 4:16 PM
34 Please include Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop. 2/5/2017 4:13 PM
35 Finish shore drive corridor improvements NOW!! We've already had to endure the lesner bridge project for so long and 2/5/2017 3:35 PM it's another 2 years away from being complete. We deserve it!!!
36 please pave the rest of the shoulders on north hampton blvd for safe bike use 2/5/2017 3:30 PM
37 PLEASE FINISH SHORE DRIVE PHASE IV NOW 2/5/2017 2:51 PM
38 Make dedicated bike lanes on Shore Drive, like are present through the park. It is very dangerous right now. 2/5/2017 2:16 PM
39 Road Improvements and flooding improvements are necessary. 2/5/2017 1:17 PM
40 Bicycle and pedestrian walkways/trails to link to public transport. 2/5/2017 12:32 PM
41 sorry light rail was voted down every city we have been to has some sort of speedy direct fast rail 2/5/2017 12:29 PM
42 PLEASE FINISH SHORE DRIVE PHASE IV NOW 2/5/2017 12:24 PM
43 City Council votes to approve high density housing along our most congested areas which will lead to gridlock. They 2/5/2017 12:18 PM should fix the problems they create instead of asking taxpayers to pay for the City Council's poor density planning.
44 The city desperately needs to fix the Opticon system throughout the entire city for the fire trucks and ambulance 2/5/2017 11:30 AM services to safetly and successfully traverse the roads in emergency mode
45 Shore Drive is an entrance to our city for visitors, heavily populated with citizens and an area that is ripe for more 2/5/2017 10:53 AM pedestrian/ bicycle activity to restaurants, community events etc.
46 Please fund Shore Drive Phase IV ASAP 2/5/2017 10:49 AM
47 It would be really good to see a more robust analysis comparing the total per rider cost of public transportation to 2/5/2017 10:06 AM other alternatives. The Shore Drive improvements are critical to fully capitalizing on the investment in the Lesner Bridge replacement and increasing the walkability of Shore Drive, which is currently very poor. We desperately want to connect Bayside Rec center to the State Park and Great Neck Rec center. The only missing link is from Marlin Bay Drive to the Lesner (and a bit beyond the Lesner on the east side).
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48 Shore Drive/Ocean Park is our second gateway to VB. Let's maximize its potential. 2/5/2017 9:41 AM
49 Barely anyone uses PT in this city so expanding anything would be a waste of money that could be better spent 2/5/2017 8:33 AM elsewhere like paying off our debt or fixing the roads we actually use. PT is a waste, hence why we voted no on the VB lightrail
50 Need escalator at Town Center to cross over to Pembrook... outdoor escalators like they have Las Vegas. Keeps 2/5/2017 6:18 AM people walking safely.
51 Complete Shore Drive now, highest number of pedestrians and cyclists totally unacceptable conditions and just 2/5/2017 5:40 AM another accident waiting to happen. Needs to be implemented.
52 More bike paths - lanes - better planning for public walkways and routes and crossings. 2/5/2017 1:21 AM
53 PLEASE FINISH SHORE DRIVE PHASE IV NOW 2/5/2017 1:03 AM
54 Please finish Shore Drive Phase IV now! 2/5/2017 12:07 AM
55 The roads are atrocious. Fix the existing infrastructure, fix the lights which are out in so many locations. Don't let 2/5/2017 12:00 AM contractors get away with shotty construction or bad "temporary" conditions. The lesner bridge construction is a prime example, but certainly not the only one.
56 We must invest in public transportation if we want to attract more young people. also there are many people who 2/4/2017 10:51 PM cannot drive because of disability or economics.
57 Please finish shore drive phase IV now 2/4/2017 10:36 PM
58 What happened to Expanding independence blvd North of Haygood? 2/4/2017 9:46 PM
59 Shore Drive to Oceanfront trolley 2/4/2017 9:05 PM
60 Pleasure house road from Northampton Blvd to Lookout Road is in desperate need of updating to catch up with the 2/4/2017 8:39 PM increased traffic due to development.
61 Speed limit on Pleasure House Road should be 35 mph from Lookout to Independence Blvd. Phase II of Shore Drive 2/4/2017 8:16 PM needs to be focused on the change from increased density and the recurrent flooding so evident in recent years.
62 Sidewalks on All of Shore Drive 2/4/2017 8:06 PM
63 We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop 2/4/2017 7:39 PM
64 thanks...find ways to improve mass transit using roads and improve safe bicycle commuting 2/4/2017 7:22 PM
65 I very much want the private sector transport options involved in planning. For example, in Metro DC, the transit 2/4/2017 5:22 PM authority has chosen to purchase a fleet of very expensive (and expensive to operate) handicap buses, operated by very expensive union workers to provide federally mandated transport for the handicapped. At the same time, local laws mandate taxi companies to have handicap-able vans. Why not let those taxi companies use their mandated vehicles to meet the federally mandated service requirements?
66 Road maintenance in Ocean Park! 2/4/2017 5:06 PM
67 Extend trolley service to Ocean Park 2/4/2017 5:03 PM
68 Traffic circles work amazingly well all over the world .... add more traffic circles WITH bike lanes instead of traffic light 2/4/2017 5:01 PM ... keeps traffic moving
69 Shore dr is like a third world road. Embarssing for arriving tourist. 2/4/2017 4:52 PM
70 Thanks for funding Shore Drive now 2/4/2017 4:39 PM
71 I have concerns about EMTs accessibility during flooding and high traffic congestion in the area of Concert Drive 2/4/2017 4:30 PM (Salem) near Sentara Princess Anne and the Newtown / Princess Anne area accessing Sentara Leigh. I'm sure there are other areas impacted, but these are the ones I'm familiar with and have heard complaints regarding.
72 As you plan the changes on these roads please allow/consider bicycling and pedestrians. 2/4/2017 4:01 PM
73 Shore drive matters and why is princess anne and indian river on the list, Im at a total loss. 2/4/2017 3:26 PM
74 Water drainage issues and flooding in neighborhoods need higher priority 2/4/2017 2:39 PM
75 Please complete Shore Dr Phase IV 2/4/2017 2:36 PM
76 Shore Drive improvements should be a priority. 2/4/2017 2:25 PM
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77 Being a business owner on Shore drive, I have found that people love this Bayfront area and it will draw more revenue 2/4/2017 2:20 PM to Va Beach by improving it. We have a farm market and an Arts initiative that is really creating an alternative to the crowded ocean front during summer months.
78 shore drive is terrible, needs to be fixed asap 2/4/2017 1:28 PM
79 The side walks are terrible and with the number of active people on shore drive, lets fix that. Sidewalks and bike paths 2/4/2017 1:19 PM stop and start, very hard to even ride bikes with kids.
80 Non of these impact me. 2/4/2017 11:52 AM
81 Shore Drive, the supposed gateway to the oceanfront, is a mess. The roads need work, there is no clear walking path 2/4/2017 11:00 AM or bike path, and with continual development, the infrastructure suffers and traffic continues to worsen.
82 There is insufficient information provided for question 9 here within this survey, the provided link is not sufficiently 2/4/2017 10:45 AM succinct. A 46-page PowerPoint? Really? But generally, if travel lanes are of substandard width they should be widened. If there is only one lane in each direction there should be lanes added, minimum two. If there are more than two then probably lanes need to be removed, to help encourage motorists to use the mass transit you're going to be improving and that should exist anyway. Oh, if bicycle lanes are of substandard width they should be removed - put the cyclists in the center of the travel lane where they are statistically safest (especially at intersections). Making changes to highway designs - like adding segregated bike lanes - in order to correct what are essentially education and enforcement issues is dumb. It's dumb because it brings unnecessary expense without addressing the root problems, which are... wait for it... education and enforcement.
83 Please finish Shore Drive corridor 2/4/2017 9:47 AM
84 Bike path from Town Center to the Newtown Rd light rail station. Or even just from the West side of Independence 2/4/2017 9:36 AM Blvd
85 Thank you for asking. Nice to see. If there was ever a position, let me know. Advisor 2/4/2017 9:35 AM
86 In order to alleviate rush hour congestion the top priority should be to establish a regional transit authority that consists 2/4/2017 9:22 AM of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Chesapeake. A significant number of people do not live and work in the same city.
87 If the City persists in delaying stormwater management until major road repairs are made, then it is disgraceful to have 2/4/2017 9:20 AM CIPs funded and prioritized to benefit the seasonal flow of tourists. We do not pay our taxes to bring more tourists here, we pay taxes for city services. I do understand that tourists make our economy healthy, but the benefits of those tourist dollars are unevenly distributed.
88 Please repair shore drive! 2/4/2017 8:30 AM
89 Please finish Shore Drive Phase IV, its be least expensive of the improvements listed. 2/4/2017 8:16 AM
90 End the use of public money to finance comercial ventures such as the Cavelier 2/4/2017 6:44 AM
91 Please finish Shore Drive Corridor Improvement now! This is a gateway to the city, one of the most densely populated 2/4/2017 12:35 AM areas in the city, and needs to be a priority.
92 First priority should be 3rd crossing. Turn the light rail ROW into a paved bike trail. We need bike paths in Kempsville 2/4/2017 12:13 AM area.
93 none 2/3/2017 10:58 PM
94 The Shore drive improvements cannot wait 2/3/2017 9:50 PM
95 Shore Drive Phase IV really needs done immediately 2/3/2017 9:31 PM
96 Shore Drive has much more traffic than Nimmo/sand bridge areas but it never comes first anymore! Shame on 2/3/2017 9:19 PM Vabeach!
97 Ocean Park and Shore Drive need drastic improvements 2/3/2017 9:11 PM
98 Life without a good 21st Century bus service - let's get going 2/3/2017 8:05 PM
99 You need to give weight to the needs of people who do not have access to automobiles or other motorized vehicles. 2/3/2017 4:57 PM
100 The best leverage of transportation funds is immediate completion of Shore Drive Phase IV - Ocean Park upgrades as 2/3/2017 4:42 PM it's the first and main entrance to the brand new Signature Bridge. Plus it would enhance the investment in Brock Environmental Center & Pleasure House Point.
101 Indian River Rd desperately needs widened and improved given the development around it. 2/3/2017 3:58 PM
102 Bring back Light Rail discussions 2/3/2017 1:53 PM
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103 Why did we remove the rail line that ran to the oceanfront in the first place? Even a low cost train service( Not Light rail 2/3/2017 1:48 PM which is a waste of money with no return on investment) more along the lines of a simple Busch gardens type choo- choo would be better than nothing! It would have to run all the way from the Oceanfront to Newtown to be worth the effort! At a minimal charge to the users!
104 I would add the Centerville Turn Pike project and rank it # 2 relative to the other projects listed in 9 above. 2/3/2017 1:20 PM
105 I was disappointed and angry with the community when the light rail was vetoed in November. It is crucial to this 2/3/2017 11:39 AM community and to the our future to grow and change according to our daily needs. The bus system is fantastic start but it is only the beginning. The light rail must be expanded in Virginia Beach and to the surrounding cities and communities so that we can reach our full potential.
106 When I toggle back to change priority ranking in an earlier question, all priority questions reset to the default 1 to 8. 2/3/2017 11:36 AM WHAT GIVES - IS THIS RIGGED?
107 The congestion at Hilltop, including First Colonial at Laskin, is terrible and all of the Hilltop congestion should be 2/3/2017 11:21 AM included in the Laskin Road improvement program not just Laskin Road
108 Please stop knocking down trees and building farms into housing developments. We are creating an entirely new set 2/3/2017 11:20 AM of roadway headaches to "fix" in the future. Instead concentrate on improving and developing the paved areas we already have.
109 Can we please STOP using HRT services and privatize public transportation which will do much better job financially 2/3/2017 11:05 AM and technology at its best
110 We need to utilize the money that is being collected from the residents for the purposes it is collected for. -- The 2/3/2017 10:02 AM drainage systems need tended to. -clean them -educate the residents about yard waste in the system - Fine the contractors and residents for dispersing debris (yard and waste) into the road. -- Our school system needs help in the grade 1-5 levels. -- lets make VA Beach a desired place to live. clean it up. We do not have a desirable report from visitors. --
111 see item 8 2/3/2017 10:00 AM
112 Love this city, but we are so backwards when it comes to transportation! 2/3/2017 9:53 AM
113 No opinion on roadway projects 2/3/2017 9:41 AM
114 It was a big mistake in voting down the light rail referendum. VB was already given the funds for this. We need an 2/3/2017 8:50 AM affordable mass transit in easy to access locations since VB is growing and the amount of drivers on the road is only going to increase.
115 Light Rail was defeated. Move on. 2/3/2017 8:06 AM
116 I don't know whose job it is but look into fixing roads and neighborhoods that flood. This is a frequent problem for 2/3/2017 7:37 AM homeowners which affects property value, loss of services and the inability to get to work and school.
117 Bring back mass transit plans 2/2/2017 9:57 PM
118 Yes, please add a bus stop on Cleveland street near the Renaissance Academy. The Adult Learning Center recently 2/2/2017 9:57 PM moved its location there and many of the evening ESOL students have trouble making it to class on time. If it is raining and a student does not have a car then it is nearly impossible for them to make it to class. Ensuring that citizens learn English is essential to the growth and maintenance of our city. We need a bus stop near the Renaissance Academy that can reliably get students to class by 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:30 PM.
119 Pot holes 2/2/2017 8:32 PM
120 A prepaid or free card for students to school or school events could reduce the needs for school buses. The youngest 2/2/2017 7:40 PM should still use school buses.
121 Pay the state back with the damn tax money that has been collected! 2/2/2017 7:38 PM
122 I completed the survey during the presentation. My major concern is that the folks I know who voted against the Light 2/2/2017 7:31 PM Rail had no idea it was only the beginning of a multimodal plan for the city. It seems to be very difficult for the real intent of progress to be felt by our citizens.
123 Please increase bike paths and ways to commute bikes with other modes such as carry onto buses or light rail 2/2/2017 6:53 PM
124 Elbow Road is one of the most dangerous roads in the City due to a narrow bridge, steep drop-off at the edge of the 2/2/2017 5:49 PM yellow line, wide trucks (I was behind a semi-truck 2 days ago that practically scraped an oncoming vehicle from their lane had that vehicle not stopped completely and clung to the edge of the road), and increasing use. It is a daily hazard and needs to be improved asap to accommodate the increased construction of homes near Stumpy Lake and Lynnhaven new construction.
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125 NA 2/2/2017 3:56 PM
126 These cost estimates seem extremely high relative to national averages for similar projects. 2/2/2017 1:14 AM
127 Speed up road project. You see road projects in northern Virginia being completed within a year to 18 months and we 2/1/2017 8:37 PM spend years in southeast Virginia getting a few miles of road widen
128 Light Rail service to/from Oceana, Dam Neck and Little Creek; with connections to Lynnhaven mall & Pembroke/town 2/1/2017 8:23 PM center
129 Making this type reaching out is good 2/1/2017 6:51 PM
130 All monies should be used for the lite railway. Because we're so behind the times of other cities we need to do this this 2/1/2017 6:15 PM will help move people around from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg area plus it would also help to tourism.
131 I would like city council to grow a spine and stand up for what you know to be in the best interest of the city. We need 2/1/2017 1:18 PM a train system. I don't care if you go with a different technology, but do what you know to be right rather than what you think will save your seat on city council. What good are you in that role if you don't do what needs to be done when it really matters?
132 Anything that just revolves around cars and buses is just a waste of money and time. How about we ask Tesla to build 2/1/2017 11:53 AM hypeloop to connect are region. High speed trains. Sucks the light rail didn't pass but hopefully we can get something better than a slow moving light rail. Although by the time we build something in va beach I probably will have already moved to another city for my career.
133 There are a lot of residents who absolutely need a well developed transportation infrastructure for their work and daily 2/1/2017 11:06 AM lives. Please do not let the vocal minority of the tea party and far right obstruct all progress. Keep the populace informed, be transparent, and really inform the voters of the options we have. And above all, be expedient.
134 Oceanfront area roads are in need of improvement. Excessive cross slopes, steep intersection grades, pot holes, 2/1/2017 9:34 AM rough surfaces from utility cuts.
135 Bike paths, ped/bike crossings under I264 at interchanges 2/1/2017 9:28 AM
136 Until FTA approved a new technology, BRT is the only real option without LRT. We are decades away from a viable 2/1/2017 9:02 AM emerging technology being approved and safety tested. Don't waste the opportunity until then, build a shared-use path now.
137 Focus on where people work not shop. Please stop projects that cut into homeowner property. Holland Rd did not 2/1/2017 3:07 AM need widening. Now homes have walls right on top of the road. This is crushing home values. It's making homeowners upside down. They must sell at a loss or rent out- both of which lower the value of the neighborhood and make it less desirable. I do not want that happening on Rosemont. Rosemont does not need widening. The proposal for Rosemont makes it worse with a bike path and wider walking trail. Please re-consider. I would rather the city change the on/off ramp debacle at the Independence Rd. Intersection. The city keeps promoting Town Center but getting there is too dangerous. The city could at least move the signage or lane markings further south on Independence so drivers have more time to get into the correct lane. The circle ramps need to go away. We need to avoid drivers cris-crossing at the ramps.
138 Thanks for keeping are roads updated:) 1/31/2017 10:23 PM
139 Light rail is key with Norfolk working to go to base. 1/31/2017 9:59 PM
140 None of the roads listed above need to be constructed or improved. The roads are not the problem. The users with 1/31/2017 9:43 PM their cars are. You cannot pave yourself out of congestion. Just look at DC or LA.
141 I'm not interested in subsidizing public transportation. 1/31/2017 9:22 PM
142 Bring back light rail extension to Town Center and expand bus service from there. 1/31/2017 8:54 PM
143 I'm not familiar enough with these projects to rank them 1/31/2017 8:13 PM
144 NO LIGHT RAIL IN VIRGINIA BEACH. 1/31/2017 7:38 PM
145 Please find a way to Better serve pedestrians crossing under 264. 1/31/2017 7:09 PM
146 How about free or reduced parking for tax paying residents so we can enjoy our beaches more. 1/31/2017 7:00 PM
147 The priority should be in those areas where there is room to actually add corporate structure capacity. 1/31/2017 6:41 PM That=Nimmo/Sandbridge/Pungo. The other areas are saturated and will have less growth ROI.
148 Also consider fixing Independence at the 264 off ramp - current configuration does not handle the traffic volume and 1/31/2017 6:36 PM causes terrible back ups on a daily basis.
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149 Please do not take away Regal cinemas at Town Center, if you do the light rail. Something needs to be done with the 1/31/2017 6:31 PM traffic on Independence from Shore dr to 264. That whole area is horrible from 4-7pm daily. People blocking intersections at Columbus because others do not pull up at Bonney Light enough. There is so much traffic and adding Light rail will make it worst, to that area.
150 This is a terrible survey- ranking items with little knowledge creates a false impression that we support or know 1/31/2017 6:22 PM enough about any of them Would not use this data for decision making
151 Pay the money back to the state...stop being thieves. Repair our infrastructure....water mains, sewer pipes, power 1/31/2017 6:22 PM lines....starting with the oldest neighborhoods... We have a beautiful city....Stop Wasting Our Tax Dollars on Things the Residents of Virginia Beach do not need or want!! It makes me sick to my stomach to watch the City Council flush my hard earned money down the toilet for their pipe dreams....
152 Please be fiscally responsible with our tax dollars. 1/31/2017 6:14 PM
153 Pay the $20m back to the state. 1/31/2017 6:04 PM
154 You really need to try to get out into the community more. Not everyone had access to the Internet or uses social 1/31/2017 5:48 PM media. Station someone at health or social services to get more input from lower-income families, those who are more likely to have public transit needs.
155 More Access Controlled Roads: Consider retroactively limiting access on S Independence from Virginia Beach Blvd to 1/31/2017 4:06 PM Princess Ann Rd. Consider retroactively limiting access on Indian River Rd from I-64 to Elbow Rd. Improvements to Independence and Virginia Beach Blvd. Push for improvements to I-264 and Independence. Push for improvements to I-64 and Indian River Rd. Push for studying a new I-64 exit between Greenbrier and Indian River to help traffic at both.
156 Without more information, you can't score question 9. The extent of each project is not identified clearly 1/31/2017 3:57 PM
157 Keep trying! It's hard and no one give you any credit. 1/31/2017 3:51 PM
158 Keep most of transit funding in place to actually improve getting around. 1/31/2017 2:13 PM
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3. Life Without Light Rail January 31, 2017 Public Meeting in-person comments Public Transportation Public Meeting - Life Without Light Rail City Council Chambers – In-Person Comments
January 31, 2017 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Welcome and Call to order: Ron Williams, Deputy City Manager
In the light of the November 2016 referendum, what is the future of transportation in Virginia Beach?
Introduction of Brian Solis, Transportation Planning Manager to provide a program overview
Both the public transportation and roadways briefings are available the City’s website at: www.vbgov.com/transitplanning
Overview
1. Existing public transportation services 2. Opportunities for improvement 3. What ways do you believe will help improve getting around our city and region? 4. Overview of funded and unfunded projects 5. How will your input be used moving forward?
Current public transportation network spans over six cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
City of Virginia Beach has 11 year round bus routes, including shared routes
Three seasonal Wave routes that service the oceanfront area; a fourth route from the Oceanfront to the Bayfront is currently being considered.
Seven Max Routes, directly to and from park/rides to large employment centers (NN shipbuilding; DOD)
Existing Connecting Bus services provide (Route1, 12, 15, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 36 provide no service on Sundays); Connects Virginia Beach with Norfolk and Chesapeake.
Max Commuter Routes: Predominantly M-F. Park and ride lots to major employment centers. Only two park and rides in the city of Virginia Beach: one at the Silverleaf lot off of Holland Road and one off of Indian River Road.
Wave Shuttle Routes: Three, potentially fourth, seasonal shuttle routes that serve to/from the Oceanfront. City’s portion paid through TIP program.
Existing Bus Ridership:
Historical data trends tell us that ridership increases/decreases with the price of fuel
ParaTransit Services: Door to door Services (required by the ADA of 1990) for those who meet federal criteria. All vehicles are accessible and ADA compliant. HRT provides paratransit services to and from locations within ¾ of a mile of our existing fixed route services.
Improving Mobility by creating a Multi-Modal Transportation System:
Bus service is the work horse of the transit system; high capacity transit are spines of systems that are geared toward non-stop services; Shared ride services (Uber, Lyft, carpool, etc);Active Lifestyle transit-
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Improved bikeways and trails; Park and ride help to facilitate shared services. In order for people to use the amenities, maintenance, security, informational, and janitorial services are required.
Opportunities for Improvement:
Virginia Beach has over 500 bus stops. Improvement to bus stop amenities such as shelters, benches and sidewalk connections are needed for accessibility and public safety.
Planning for the Future: Public Input
Enhanced Bus Services-reliable and consistent travel times; wider range of days and hours of services offered (7 days per week and/or later hours); Travel time that is equal to or better than the method that riders used now.
Industries such as the military, hospitality, and medical services require late nights, and sometimes 24-hr services.
High Capacity Transit…Is it in our future? Circulator bus, bus rapid transit, high speed ferry, other fixed guideway technologies
What role do autonomous vehicles have in our transportation system?
Introduction of Phil Davenport, Director of Public Works
Phil Davenport gave an overview of roadway projects under construction, under design and those that are planned but in need of funding.
Both the public transportation and roadways briefings are available the City’s website at: www.vbgov.com/transitplanning
Q & A – Note: Due to technical difficulties with the wireless microphone it was difficult to capture all of the comments in the audience; however, survey responses are attached for those who submitted them from the audience.
1. To attract new ridership, and new business, we need an improved transportation system. It needs to look different. The plan provided to city council that includes the “spine” mode for connectivity is “spot on”. Norfolk-Southern right away is the place to start. Could eliminate route 20 and 960, and improve stations. The shared use pathway seems to satisfy everyone in the city. Make it attractive to residents and visitors. From the oceanfront to Norfolk. 2. Laura Bataglia-(Architect/Professor, Hampton University) currently has students that are designing a multimodal station for Town Center. They believe that a new and improved transportation system is the future, and without these advances we will not only lose business, but also the attractiveness of our city to the younger generations. Shared Use Pathway balances Virginia Beach Blvd; promotes connectivity and beautifies the street. Would like information on how to be involved in this process. 3. Brian H.- Are Max Route Numbers available? Problem with time getting back and forth between places. Find ways for timely routes. Affordable Max routes (expansion) that go to main hubs within the city. 4. Ken Whitley-Representing Tidewater Bicycle Association advocated for making the connection between bikes and transit but especially building the east-west shared use pathway within the former rail corridor.
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5. The use of social media in forums like this is a good idea. 6. Personal Rapid Transit - -why aren’t we considering it? Like a monorail, just smaller. Lifted above regular traffic. 7. Josh Schulman: Movement to preserve our current assets; get the public used to thinking of the corridor as something we can actually use to benefit transportation; alternative financing plans; We have to make transit a priority, and we have to start somewhere and soon. 8. Mr. Adams: The public transportation conversation needs to address health benefits and how bikeways and trails have a critical role in connecting our community and adding to a healthy lifestyle. We need to encourage cycling as a way to commute. 9. Need to increase frequency of buses 10. Councilman Dyer: Consider Geographical barriers including the use of elevated technology. We need to move people down major north-south corridors in addition to east-west corridors. We have these types of challenges to think about and overcome in order to move forward. 11. Councilwoman Henley: Involved in transit planning since the City was considering it in the 1980s. We seem to keep studying things and getting to the point of voting to implement a recommendation but never get to that point. We need to continue to listen to the public and stakeholders for their ideas. Strongly advocates for keeping the momentum going to work toward implementing a substantial improvement this time.
After everyone in the audience was given an opportunity to voice their comments and complete their surveys, the meeting adjourned.
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4. Letter from David Grochmal, chair for the Mayors Committee for Persons with Disabilities, dated December 26, 2016 December 26, 2016
Dear Mayor and City Council,
The Virginia Beach Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities eagerly anticipated the beginning of the light rail project because, as you know, it included additional bus routes in the city. With additional bus routes the para-transit opportunities for persons with disabilities also increase. Para-transit services are available within three quarters of a mile of any fixed bus route, so more bus routes means wider coverage for users of para-transit. As the population ages and people live longer, more will become disabled. Therefore the need for services for persons with disabilities increases.
Now that the referendum on expansion of light rail has failed, it begs the question of what to do with the money set aside for the project. The Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities believes the expansion of bus routes, and the corresponding expansion of para-transit services would be a major benefit to the citizens of Virginia Beach. More bus routes will achieve some of the goals of the light rail expansion including relieving traffic congestion and adding more travel opportunities for citizens with and without disabilities. This expansion should be high on your list of priorities.
Thank you for your consideration,
David M. Grochmal, Chairman
The Virginia Beach Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities