Stonebridge News

News and information for the Stonebridge Crossing Community

Volume 1 – Issue 1

First of the Light Rail Trains Arrive

According to a Hampton Roads Transit press release the
first of nine trains for The Tide light rail system arrived in
Hampton Roads late on October 5. Covered in blue
protective shrink wrap, the trains were held overnight in a
freight yard and then moved onto the Sewell’s Point line
for delivery to the new light rail line in Norfolk.

The trains are currently being stored on the tracks near Norfolk State University. They
will be guarded 24 hours a day while construction continues on the vehicle maintenance
and storage facility which will be completed in 2010. Later this year, all nine light rail
vehicles will be in Norfolk.

Residents should note that the trains may be seen moving along the lines as they
undergo a series of static and dynamic tests in the months to come before revenue
service begins. They will also be moved periodically as system construction proceeds.
Track safety regulations prohibit walking along the tracks and the space is restricted so
all residents should refrain from moving in the area.

NSU 2009 Homecoming Parade to be

held on October 31
NSU’s annual Homecoming Parade
will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday,
October 31 at Booker T. Washington
High School (1111 Park Avenue,
Norfolk).
Upcoming Events The parade route will begin at Booker
T. Washington High School at Park
October 31 Avenue and Virginia Beach Blvd. It
Norfolk State Football (1 pm) will move east on Virginia Beach Blvd. It will then make a
Norfolk St. vs. Howard (Homecoming)
right turn on Majestic Avenue; heading south; right on
November 3 Corprew Avenue, heading west; and will conclude at Corprew
Election Day and Park Avenues, near the Robinson Technology Center.

November 21 The parade will feature various university and community

Norfolk State Football (1 pm)
Norfolk St. vs. Winston-Salem St
(Military Appreciation Day)
organizations and this year’s parade theme is “Homecoming
2009: Soaring with Spartan Spirit.” The parade will be led by
Grand Marshal Bruce Smith, a Norfolk native and 2009 Pro
Football Hall of Fame member. Kevin Monroe, an NSU
alumnus and principal of Booker T. Washington High School,
will serve as the honorary grand marshal.

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 Berkley Bridge begins November 2009 General
scheduled daytime lifts Election Information
From VA Department of Transportation News Release
Source: www.sbe.virginia.gov
Scheduled daytime bridge lifts began at
the I-264 / Berkley Bridge on Monday, Poll Location Information
Oct. 19, as a result of a temporary Chesterfield Heights
deviation from the federal regulation Elementary School
2915 Westminster Ave
governing bridge lifts across the
Norfolk, VA 23504-4531
downtown Norfolk harbor. This will give 100% ADA Compliant
motorists the ability to plan their travel
times during other than morning and Candidates for Governor
afternoon rush hours, when closures are R. Creigh Deeds (D)
prohibited under federal regulation. Robert F. “Bob” McDonnell (R)

The I-264 Berkley Bridge will open on Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
William T. “Bill” Bolling (R)
signal at 9 a.m., 11a.m., 1 p.m., and
Jody M. Wagner (D)
2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
beginning the week of Monday, Oct. 19. Candidates for Attorney General
The bridge will not open during these Ken T. Cuccinelli (R)
scheduled times when vessels have not Stephen C. Shannon (D)
signaled and are not waiting for
passage. The duration of the traffic Candidates for
stops due to the bridge lifts are Member House of Delegates (090)
dependent on maritime traffic volumes. Jason E. Call (R)
Prior to the temporary deviation, the Algie T. Howell, Jr. (D)
Berkley Bridge would open upon vessel
demand. The bridge will continue to Candidate for
remain closed during commute periods, Commonwealth’s Attorney
from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to Gregory D. Underwood (D)
7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
during federal holidays. Candidates for Sheriff
Sean C. Jones (I)
Robert J. McCabe (D)
The bridge can open upon request
during the restricted hours for a vessel Candidates for
with a draft of at least 18 feet if at least Commissioner of Revenue
six hours of notification has been given. Douglas E. Knack (I)
Sharon M. McDonald (D)

Candidate for Treasurer

Tom W. Moss (D)

Please Slow Down

Please remember we have kids in our community.

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