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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Norfolk public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Department of Transportation Restructuring
Staff will explain the ongoing restructuring of the city's Department of Transportation and how it affects current and proposed projects, outreach, and issues the commission is tracking.
Raised crosswalks
Keith Darrow was scheduled to present on raised crosswalks, a traffic-calming tool that slows vehicles and improves pedestrian safety at crossings.
Express lanes network completion (HREL 1A/1B) and I-64/I-264 interchange
The express lanes should be fully connected from the Peninsula to Bowers Hill by 2029, with HREL 1A opening by fall 2026 and the I-64/I-264 flyover replacement in final procurement. Goal: a sub-hour trip across the region.
Chesapeake Boulevard pedestrian improvements
The council put $1.97 million of storm water capital funds toward the Chesapeake Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project, meaning safer crossings and sidewalks are on the way.