vdogg Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Without answers, apply brakes to BRT The Virginian-Pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted August 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I will be posting on subjects related to transportation issues in Virginia Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobo Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I want a camera system that gives tickets to tourists going 35 in the left lane on Shore Drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I want a camera system that gives tickets to tourists going 35 in the left lane on Shore Drive. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 no sh*t, i live on shore drive and i just cant stand it. why why why.....do people insist on driving 35 and sometimes even 30 mph on this road??????? and they all drive phatty rides with plates like this..... edit: inappropriate image AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dude i say again you are too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeninsulaKiddo Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I bet you could do this all day long! I think you missed your calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted September 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hmmm... Virginia Beach traffic and transportation. I think I spelled the thread title right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hmmm... Virginia Beach traffic and transportation. I think I spelled the thread title right. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloextreme Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I dont care what you say, ........ "dubeu-tee-efff" , why is he always off topic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Seriously guys, we need to keep the off-topic post in the off-topic thread. I feel that I have been very polite about the situation but it is becoming hard to manage. When people come to a thread they expect to see discussion on issues related to that thread. I have been deleting post without comment but that does not seem to deter so I am going to have to start warning people from here on out. It is not hard to find the off-topic thread, It is right at the top of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloextreme Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Sounds good dogg. This place gets so dry in here, I was just trying to liven the place up a bit. I guess that remains in the "off-topic" only forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 "One of the nation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I wonder if the southwestern expressway is out of the picture now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I wonder if the southwestern expressway is out of the picture now? You mean the southeastern expressway, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I wonder if the southwestern expressway is out of the picture now? Not at all. I think VDOT is still questioning the plan bc of the wetlands but I think the project is still on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padman Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Not at all. I think VDOT is still questioning the plan bc of the wetlands but I think the project is still on the table. The Army Corp of Engineers and the environmental resource agencies are still questioning the plan for that road. Otherwise, it's still supported and going through the EIS process. Stay tuned, but let's not hold our breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 You mean the southeastern expressway, right? Yes, as usual I stated it wrong. I think this roadway is very critical to ease up traffic on 264 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I agree it is a badly needed road. 264 is very congested at rush hour and I would think the new road would be most beneficial. I hope it gets approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I think it's time we start hammering away on this subject in Va. Beach. Norfolk seems to be getting their act together but we seem to be dead in the water on most if not all of our initiatives. 264 overpass -postponed, BRT-delayed due to BRAC issues, southeastern expressway-turned down by army corp of engineers due to environmental issues. Purchasing Norfolk southern right of way-where are we on that? I've found some links and some diagrams that I think you guys may be interested in in relation to Virginia Beachs BRT system. Hot topics-BRT BRT plan Warning! .pdf file. Now admittedly, I'd much rather see LRT than BRT but after looking over the .pdf, I don't think it's such a bad plan. My only issue, way too much focus on the oceanfront. I think they need to turn more of their attention to our burgeoning business district first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 (edited) Still holding out and hoping VB will iron out the wrinkles with BRT at the Oceanfront and start there. It is not LRT but I think it is a good start. Edited December 15, 2005 by guynvb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrldcoupe4 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I know how you feel... at home they were planning to bring back streetcars but now are leaning more towards brt.... better than nothing eh? If it is successful then it should hopefully lead to lrt....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobo Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well, that BRT route expansion graphic is interesting. BRT is supposed to have dedicated lanes. That's what differentiates it from regular buses. So why is it shown as travelling on streets and highways? Does VB plan on taking a couple lanes from city streets? Will BRT's Shore Dr route mean the City is bent on making it a 6-lane road? And what about the NS ROW? Why does BRT travel down 264 and not on the ROW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well, that BRT route expansion graphic is interesting. BRT is supposed to have dedicated lanes. That's what differentiates it from regular buses. So why is it shown as travelling on streets and highways? Does VB plan on taking a couple lanes from city streets? Will BRT's Shore Dr route mean the City is bent on making it a 6-lane road? And what about the NS ROW? Why does BRT travel down 264 and not on the ROW? You know what they stop it all at the Town Center area and don't connect to Norfolk. This is completely stupid. Vabeach needs to get their heads out of their @sses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 (edited) Ughh . Did anyone have th misfortune of travelling the Town Center area between say 4:30 and 6 today? I'm talking gridlock, New York style. It was nuts. I know i've complained about starbucks et al taking up valuable real estate but i'm actually glad they were there 2day. I pulled over, grabbed a cup of coffee, and sat it out. I've decided i'm not driving anymore til after Christmas is over! Edited December 15, 2005 by vdogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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