HIGH CAPACITY.
HIGH QUALITY.
HI TIDE.
The Tide is our region’s modern, efficient light rail system.
It runs from EVMC Fort Norfolk to the border of Virginia Beach at Newtown Road. The system runs alongside I-264, bypassing traffic completely.
The train runs every 10-15 minutes, carrying up to 500 passengers at a time when coupled together.
the
future
we were
promised.
The route was planned to expand out to the Oceanfront and to the other Seven Cities but has faced pushback over cost and concerns of crime.
The expansion would have connected thousands of residents, military personnel, commuters, and tourists to work, home, school, and the beach.
It would have provided a high-capacity alternative to I-264, reducing traffic, parking congestion, and road incidents.
The current system is quiet, clean, fast, and efficient. Trips are free during Tides games, with security and video monitoring on board.
STOREFRONT TO
OCEANFRONT.
AIRPORT TO
SEAPORT.
A Tide Expansion means connecting our region’s largest economic hub to our region’s largest destination for tourism—the two traffic chokepoints of Hampton Roads. It would amplify our region’s economy, provide our residents with choices on how we commute, and most importantly, reduce traffic congestion.
Imagine a day where the beach, the club, the park, or the office is only an express train away. No dealing with traffic, no DUI’s and distracted drivers. No stopping to get gas.
The future is possible if we make it.
THE THREATS
TO LIGHT RAIL.
Light Rail Expansion is under attack in Hampton Roads.
Chesapeake is currently considering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as a preferred method of transport for its residents. BRT struggles to meet demand, requires heavier staffing, localizes pollution, and costs more long-term to upkeep than to deploy.
Light Rail is high capacity, clean, and doesn’t rely on traffic times for its ETA. Its prominence attracts more would-be drivers off the roads, and onto rapid transit.
Virginia Beach continues to push back against The Tide’s expansion. The Tide would greatly reduce parking congestion at the Oceanfront, drive higher property values, reduce traffic times, and give residents more flexibility on their commutes
RIDE THE TIDE.
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The Tide runs Eastbound towards EVMC Fort Norfolk, and Westbound towards Newtown Road along I-264.
Harbor Park, Military Highway, and Newtown Road stations all offer parking.
Fares start at $2 for adults, $1 for Disabled and Elderly, Free for Children and Students
There is NO FARE during Tides games and certain events.
Hop on and enjoy!
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Use your voice! Reach out to lawmakers and express your demands for light rail expansion in Hampton Roads.
Ridership is important too! Many transit agencies and government officials use ridership to determine where to improve service.